Daily Archives: November 12, 2021

Federal judge blocks Abbott’s ban on school mask mandates

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Excellent news. A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools violates the Americans with Disabilities Act — freeing local officials to again create their own rules. The order comes after a monthslong … Continue reading →

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Luke Warford announces for Railroad Commissioner

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

He’s got the right idea about what to run on. A 32-year-old former top staffer for the Texas Democratic Party is running for a spot on the three-person commission regulating the state’s oil and gas industry, hoping to unseat Republican … Continue reading →

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County Court At Law Judge Lesley Briones announces for Commissioner Precinct 4

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox (and on Facebook): Today, I announce my candidacy for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 4. I have devoted my career to helping people – and serving as a county commissioner will allow me to help improve people’s lives … Continue reading →

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Just a reminder, the COVID vaccine really will save your life

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Numbers don’t lie. New data from the Texas health department released Monday proves what health officials have been trying to tell vaccine-hesitant Texans for months: The COVID-19 vaccine dramatically prevents death and is the best tool to prevent transmission of … Continue reading →

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