Daily Archives: June 6, 2024

Firefighter deal details released

Just in time for the start of budget talks. A proposed settlement between Mayor John Whitmire and the city’s firefighters union could result in major changes to the Houston Fire Department beyond the deal’s $1.5 billion cost. Under the terms … Continue reading

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Paxton asks SCOTx to dismiss the disciplinary lawsuit against him

I’m just surprised it took him this long. State Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the Texas Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court ruling that kept active a disciplinary proceeding and potential future punishment for his effort to overturn … Continue reading

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“Like ‘Succession’ with turkey legs and jousting”

All right, I guess I should watch that HBO doc on the Texas Renaissance Festival and its founder, George Coulam. To label George Coulam eccentric is such an understatement that it’s like calling Houston summers hot. Yes, it’s true, but … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 3

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