Daily Archives: October 23, 2011

Endorsement watch: Robinson for HCC

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The last two contested races awaiting Chron endorsements are the two HCC Trustee elections. They deal with the open seat race in District IV by recommending Carroll Robinson. The contest to replace outgoing Houston Community College District IV trustee Michael … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for October 23

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Happy Mole Day, everyone! Assuming we weren’t all raptured, of course. I would like for this to be incorporated into the standard written driver’s test. I also think Rude Taco would make an excellent band name. If this doesn’t convince … Continue reading →

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Chron overview of the Mayor’s race

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

For the Sunday that is the last day before the start of early voting, the Chron brings us their overview of the Mayor’s race. And a theme we’ve seen expressed once or twice before. Political analysts predict Mayor Annise Parker … Continue reading →

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Investigating the DA

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

There may be something interesting going on in the grand jury room. A Houston grand jury apparently investigating recent allegations about the Houston Police Department’s troubled mobile alcohol-testing vehicles may now be setting its sights on the Harris County District … Continue reading →

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Can you feel the McCaul-mentum?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

You know what the race for the Republican nomination for Senate is missing? Another rich old white right-winger. Four-term U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, one of the wealthiest members of the U.S. House, is burnishing his conservative credentials and taking stock … Continue reading →

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Deer smuggling

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I had no idea. The smuggling operation across the Texas border proved lucrative, netting over $2 million for hauling the undocumented 41 who went by such aliases as “Hit Man” and “Spike.” But the illegal cargo wasn’t immigrants from Mexico. … Continue reading →

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