Daily Archives: June 19, 2008

Building collapse at Rice

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Tragic. Storm winds toppled walls at a Rice University dormitory construction site Thursday afternoon, killing one construction worker and sending six others to hospitals, authorities said. The collapse occurred about 4 p.m., as rain and high winds whipped through the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tamalalia 2.0

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The new Catastrophic Theater show opens tonight, and it will have some familiar elements for longtime fans of the local scene. The Catastrophic Theatre presents the world premiere of THE TAMARIE COOPER SHOW written, directed and choreographed by Tamarie Cooper. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Council passes the budget

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

In addition to the Metro vote, Council passed the budget yesterday. In his fiscal 2009 plan, Mayor Bill White asked the council to approve a $105 million increase in spending for police, fire and emergency medical services. Included is money … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on the Council Metro vote

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Some more details in today’s paper on yesterday’s City Council vote in favor of the Metro consent agreement. Current plans call for the University line to run on Wheeler from Main to Ennis, where it would turn north alongside Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Obama and Latino voters

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

A new national poll of Latino voters has some good news for Sen. Barack Obama. The survey found that 60 percent of Latinos planned to vote for Obama, compared to 23 percent for [Sen. John] McCain, while 16 percent were … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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San Antonio airport expansion

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Seems like a curious time to be expanding an airport, but if they need it, that’s good for them. Work is beginning on a $134 million passenger terminal at the San Antonio International Airport. The eight-gate Terminal B will replace … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Where will those new commuter rail lines go?

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Tory has an analysis of the proposed commuter rail lines that raises some good questions, including one that has come up before and undoubtedly will again: Some of the connections will require all new track through residential and commercial areas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Plutoids!

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The celestial body formerly known as a planet Pluto gets an upgrade. Pluto is finally getting its day in the sun, after being stripped of planetary status by astronomers two years ago. From now on all similar distant bodies in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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