Daily Archives: June 25, 2020

Who needs testing?

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Not a great idea. The Trump administration is planning to end federal support for some coronavirus testing sites across the nation at the end of the month — including seven in Texas, where confirmed cases of COVID are spiking. An … Continue reading →

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Have we gone from “concerned” to “alarmed” yet?

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We’re getting there. With cases of the coronavirus surging to record levels in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott recommended Tuesday that Texans stay home as much as possible and for the first time moved to allow the tightening of two kinds … Continue reading →

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MLB is on its way back

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

What a long, strange trip it was, and who knows how successful any of it will ultimately be. But here we are. The lack of a deal between MLB and the MLB Players Association led to the league imposing a … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 22

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance does not speak in riddles when it brings you its weekly roundup.

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Who gets displaced by I-45?

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Worth keeping in mind, the cost of expanding I-45 is more than just dollars. The I-45 project’s toll on local property owners would be unprecedented for TxDOT in Houston, potentially relocating hundreds of families and businesses. Estimated to cost at … Continue reading →

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