Daily Archives: May 1, 2009

Juan Garcia takes a job in the Obama administration

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Congrats to former State Rep. Juan Garcia on his new gig. The White House issued a news release announcing Juan Garcia, Obama’s former law school classmate and one-term Texas House member, will be nominated to be Assistant Secretary of the … Continue reading →

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Followup on Keller impeachment resolution

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I had a brief conversation with Rep. Lon Burnam about HR480, the House resolution to impeach Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller, which had a hearing on Monday. He’s working on getting enough support in the House Committee … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: The whole enchilada

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Finally, a Random Ten based on a shuffle of every song in the collection, not just a slimmed-down-to-fit-on-a-Mini playlist. What will the new much-bigger-than-a-Mini Touch give us? 1. The Mosstrooper’s Lament – SixMileBridge 2. Jim Malcolm – Losin’ Auld Reekie … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: The whole enchilada

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Finally, a Random Ten based on a shuffle of every song in the collection, not just a slimmed-down-to-fit-on-a-Mini playlist. What will the new much-bigger-than-a-Mini Touch give us? 1. The Mosstrooper’s Lament – SixMileBridge 2. Jim Malcolm – Losin’ Auld Reekie … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting in District H

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Not a whole lot of people have voted in the District H special election so far. You can see the daily totals here (PDF). Through Wednesday, a grand total of 832 in-person and mail ballots have been cast. I think … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Bring on the funk

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

This may be the most awesome thing of this election season. The Houston Politics blog will go to the ends of the mirth to bring you political news from the edge. This explains why we were in the wings of … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Bring on the funk

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

This may be the most awesome thing of this election season. The Houston Politics blog will go to the ends of the mirth to bring you political news from the edge. This explains why we were in the wings of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Big education bills pass

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Well, the SBOE may be doing its best to destroy public education in Texas, but the Lege took a step forward to make it better by passing omnibus school reform bills in each chamber. Crafted by the education leaders in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Big education bills pass

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Well, the SBOE may be doing its best to destroy public education in Texas, but the Lege took a step forward to make it better by passing omnibus school reform bills in each chamber. Crafted by the education leaders in … Continue reading →

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I hate you! I need disaster relief!

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Care to guess who is the biggest requestor of federal disaster relief funds since 2001? Why, none other than Governor Rick “Secession 4 Eva!” Perry, that’s who. According to FEMA’s website, Texas has been the site of 13 “major disaster … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I hate you! I need disaster relief!

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Care to guess who is the biggest requestor of federal disaster relief funds since 2001? Why, none other than Governor Rick “Secession 4 Eva!” Perry, that’s who. According to FEMA’s website, Texas has been the site of 13 “major disaster … Continue reading →

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Crimes against goats

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Now that the oyster menace has finally been resolved, the Legislature can finally turn its attention to the wave of goat-related crimes now sweeping the state. It’s days like this that make me realize just how much I enjoy blogging … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Crimes against goats

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Now that the oyster menace has finally been resolved, the Legislature can finally turn its attention to the wave of goat-related crimes now sweeping the state. It’s days like this that make me realize just how much I enjoy blogging … Continue reading →

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