Daily Archives: August 5, 2018

Weekend link dump for August 5

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Everything you ever wanted to know about soybeans but were afraid to ask. Some Game of Thrones prequel news to hold you off. Just a story of two people on the internet ruining a stranger’s life for no particular reason. … Continue reading →

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From the “Many are called, but few are chosen” department

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Here are your non-standard choices for the November election. Independent candidates Candidates unaffiliated with a political party are allowed access to the general election ballot as long as they file the necessary paperwork and gather a certain number of signatures — depending … Continue reading →

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Lots of Harvey waivers out there

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

And good for the school districts that got them. The vast majority of Houston-area school districts will be eligible for academic accountability waivers this year due to Hurricane Harvey, meaning they will be labeled “not rated” unless they score an … Continue reading →

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