Daily Archives: October 7, 2008

The Big Dog for Bell

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Excellent. Former President Clinton will help raise campaign money in Houston next week for state Senate candidate Chris Bell, seven months after Bell campaigned across Texas for Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. Bell is among two Democrats and four Republicans … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The traffic lights are working again

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Good news. The other 2,426 intersections in Houston now have working red, yellow and green light cycles. So far, the city has spent an estimated $6.31 million fixing the signals — including costs for equipment, overtime and the hiring of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Hazel Jones

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Note: This entry is part of a series of written Q&As with judicial candidates who will be on the ballot in Harris County. I am also doing recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates. 1. Who are you, and what are you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The state of the lottery: Booooooring!

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Texas lottery revenues are declining. Texas officials fear that revenues dropped more than $100 million in the most recent fiscal year — a $49 million blow to public education — because the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’s debatin’ season

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

With early voting fast approaching and voters really tuning in to campaign coverage, now is the time that candidates get together to debate. Or at least, one candidate calls on another to do so, with varying effect. We know all … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 6

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

It’s time for another Texas Progressive Alliance weekly blog roundup. No debates, no spin room, just a week’s worth of blog highlights. Click on for more. Continue reading →

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