Daily Archives: February 26, 2008

Today’s turnout examination

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Another day, another outrageously strong early vote showing in Harris County. Another 15,000 Democratic votes were cast on Monday, bringing the seven-day early vote total to a hair under 80,000. That means that we have already surpassed the entire Democratic … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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CTC to city: Move that stadium

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The CTC has sent the following letter to Mayor White and all of City Council regarding the proposed location for Dynamo Stadium: Honorable Mayor White and Members of City Council: We understand that the City of Houston is considering purchasing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Yow!

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Dammit! Houston Rockets center Yao Ming will be out the rest of the season and post-season with a stress fracture in his sore left foot. Yao was examined after Monday’s practice at Memorial Hermann Hospital and met Rockets team physician … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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News coverage of the West 11th Street Park dedication

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Well, I failed to find any mainstream media coverage of the West 11th Street Park dedication ceremony, but the person who sent me the word about it was kind enough to forward me these links: KUHF: Despite intermittent rain, several … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: That’s all they wrote

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

And the Chron’s editorial board once again retreats into its fortress of solitude, leaving a bunch of primaries behind without any input from them. I suppose they may do one last endorsement roundup on Sunday or Monday, but I think … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Lubbock ceases red light camera operations

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The city of Lubbock has discontinued its red light camera program. [Lubbock City] council voted 4-3 to remove the cameras. Mayor David Miller and Councilman Jim Gilbreath, who supported the program last year, cast the deciding votes to kill it. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Truitt to drop out in CD07

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

John Truitt, who had announced his intent to run as an independent in CD07, has sent out an email saying he will abandon that effort. From the email: With the race for the Presidency so tight, the turnout for early … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas Independence Day party

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Trey Fleming, the Democratic candidate for HD135 in November, is hosting a Texas Independence Day party on March 1. It’s a barbecue, of course, as befitting the event it commemorates. Click the link and enter your email address to receive … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 25

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Are you one of the umpty-um thousands of people who have voted early yet? If not, you’d better get on line now so you can get to the eSlate machines before the poll close. And if you’re still figuring out … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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