Daily Archives: February 20, 2008

Dome deal lives on

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to quit wondering about the viability of the Astrodome Redevelopment project. The thing has more lives than Jason Voorhees. The on-again-off-again Astrodome convention hotel plan is on again after Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to seek a deal with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Addressing the rail question for the soccer stadium

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Having harped on the issue, I’m glad to see the question of where the light rail lines east of downtown will run if the new soccer stadium is built on the land now being considered by the city is being … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bill Clinton in Houston tonight

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Tiffany Tyler

I’ll be posting later or early tomorrow about the Bill Clinton rally at Hofheinz Pavilion at UH tonight. I think it’s completely OK to call it a Bill Clinton rally because none of the fliers or anything I’ve seen about … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting totals way high already

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So, who’s voted yet? How long did you have to wait? Going by this account in the Chron, I’d say the lines were substantial. By the end of the day, 9,233 ballots were cast in the Democratic primary; 2,914 in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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An incomplete list of candidates whom I support

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Since I’ve been prodding the Chron so much about their lack of endorsements, I figure I should offer a few of my own. This is an incomplete list, as I have not made up my mind in several races. The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Skelly off to the races

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

A lot of attention has been paid to CD10 as a pickup opportunity for Democrats this year, and justifiably so based on the 2006 results and the quality of candidates we have angling for the nomination. But that’s not going … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The West 11th Street Park grand re-opening

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

OK, that’s a misleading title, since the West 11th Street Park never closed, though its future was in doubt for awhile there. Be that as it may, there will be a celebration to mark the acquisition of all 20+ acres … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Support resolutions to reform youth and adult corrections

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Grits has a great idea. With so many folks attending their precinct conventions for the first time, I decided to craft two criminal justice related resolutions for readers to propose when they go, and we’re going to run a little … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Disclose!

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, please. Amid renewed attention to ethics in Harris County government, some elected officials appear open to closing a loophole that keeps secret senior employees’ outside income, real estate holdings or business connections. State law requires county judges, commissioners and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Let there be ads!

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Just a few observations about the various forms of paid political outreach going on out there these days. As we know, there’s some yard signs out there, and I’m starting to see more of them as well as some bumper … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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