Daily Archives: July 17, 2009

The Texas Tribune

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Very cool. The longtime editor of Texas Monthly magazine will team with an Austin venture capitalist to form a nonprofit news Web site devoted to government and politics in the Lone Star state. With a large bankroll, a staff at … Continue reading →

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Rep. Kino Flores indicted

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Breaking news. State Rep. Kino Flores, D-Palmview, was indicted by a Travis County grand jury for failing to disclose sources of income, gifts and other information that state officials are required to detail in personal financial statements, Travis County District … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Long train running

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In honor of all the train–related news from the week, here are ten train-related songs. 1. Death’s Black Train Is Coming – Gob Iron 2. Hold That Train – Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials 3. Midnight Train – Guy … Continue reading →

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The Controller’s race

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron writes about fundraising in the race to replace Annise Parker as Houston City Controller. The three major candidates vying to replace Controller Annise Parker, who is term-limited and angling to become the city’s next mayor, raised more than … Continue reading →

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Ellis asks for AG opinion on Cole pardon

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

You remember Timothy Cole, the wrongly-convicted man who died in prison ten years ago and has since been exonerated in a court of inquiry. The Lege passed a bill named for him to increase compensation to those who have been … Continue reading →

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Use your cell phone, pay a fine

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Attention, school kids: Using your cellphone during school hours can cost you. Cell phones are generating some serious cash for Texas school districts. It’s all because of students being fined for texting or chatting in the classroom. The Texas education … Continue reading →

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“Ghostboxes”

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Most people consider the opening of a big-box retail store in a community to be good news. But what happens when that store closes down? As the recession takes its toll on big-box retailers, more communities across the country are … Continue reading →

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