Daily Archives: May 20, 2008

Bell for SD17?

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Clay Robison mentions a possibility for the Dems in SD17. Democrat Chris Bell, who lost a race for governor two years ago, is being encouraged by some Democrats to run for the District 17 state Senate seat soon to be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | Comments Off on Bell for SD17?

Build green and save some green

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Commissioners Court wants to make it easier for builders to be green. Companies that build environmentally friendly facilities in Harris County could get a sizable property tax break under a proposal to be considered by Commissioners Court today. The plan … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | 1 Comment

A loophole for red light runners?

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Is there a magic ticket for getting out of a camera-generated red light violation? Attorney Randall Kallinen said drivers should appeal their tickets because the affidavits that back up the video images are “conclusory,” instead of based on evidence. “Conclusory” … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Comments Off on A loophole for red light runners?

Time for the Super Bowl Shuffle again

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Today we find out if we’re getting another Super Bowl. [Texans owner Bob] McNair and the Houston Super Bowl committee, which is chaired by John Nau III, will present their bid to the NFL owners in a meeting today in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Other sports | Comments Off on Time for the Super Bowl Shuffle again

HomeForTheDynamo.com

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

While all the negotiations over Dynamo Stadium drag on between the city and the team, Houstonist reports on a grassroots action by fans hoping to move the process along. A group of supporters calling themselves “Home for the Dynamo” have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Other sports | Comments Off on HomeForTheDynamo.com

Austin light rail hits delays

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The light rail plan for Austin has run into that oldest of snags, the committee to study alternatives. When Austin Mayor Will Wynn used his annual “state of the city” speech in October to plant the seed of rail, what … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 1 Comment

Let’s hear it for nerdmobiles!

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

From the “You never know what may come back into style” department, the high cost of gasoline is making Geos and Hyundais the new hot cars. Early-1990s econoboxes such as Ford Festiva, Hyundai Excel and Geo Metro — once the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 1 Comment

Texas blog roundup for the week of May 19

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Can you believe how nice the weather has been in Houston lately? About the only nicer thing I can think of is this week’s Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup. Click on for a cool breeze of the bloggy kind. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog stuff | Comments Off on Texas blog roundup for the week of May 19