Daily Archives: December 23, 2021

Our year in COVID

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

It was bad. How it is next year is at least partially up to us. Texas recorded a 35 percent increase in COVID-19 deaths in 2021, compared to the first year of the pandemic, even though vaccines have been available … Continue reading →

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The “prison gerrymandering” lawsuit

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Of the many lawsuits filed so far over Texas redistricting, this is the one I know the least about. Nearly a quarter of a million people were incarcerated in Texas when the Census was taken last year. When lawmakers redrew … Continue reading →

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Here comes that Universities BRT map

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Show me the route! The largest and most-sought segment of Metro’s planned bus rapid transit expansion in Houston is poised next week to officially move from being just lines on a map to the starting line — even if construction … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 20

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance knows exactly how nice or naughty everyone in this week’s roundup is. Off the Kuff lets you know about the absolutely bonkers primary election that Republican voters in Potter County are fixing to have. SocraticGadfly offers … Continue reading →

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