Daily Archives: August 2, 2020

Weekend link dump for August 2

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Space Force has a horse. Of course, of course. “An extraordinary new archaeological discovery has revealed that humans arrived in the Americas at least 11,000 years earlier than previously thought – rewriting the human story of the continent and … Continue reading →

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Congressional Dems winning the money race in Texas

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The times, they have definitely changed. Early this election cycle, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn publicly worried about complacency within the Texas Republican political class — even after Democratic gains made in 2018. So in early 2019, the state’s senior senator … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the May elections

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I’m ambivalent about this. Most cities in Texas — from Galveston to Lubbock — moved their May elections to November under a pandemic-era decree by Gov. Greg Abbott. But the choices facing voters will remain limited to candidates who filed … Continue reading →

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The Renaissance Festival will go on

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I haven’t gone to RenFest in years, and I can’t say I was itching to go this year, but it will be there for those who want it. The 46th annual Texas Renaissance Festival will go on as scheduled this … Continue reading →

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Restaurants may get to use parking lot space for dining

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I like this idea. Restaurants in Houston, currently limited by 50% indoor capacity limits, may soon be able to serve diners in parking lots to accommodate more guests. Pending a vote by the Houston City Council, a “More Spaces” plan … Continue reading →

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