Daily Archives: November 16, 2024

Dems win another judicial race after final vote canvass in Harris County

Some good Friday news. The result of a hotly contested race to replace a retiring Harris County judge has flipped from a narrow Republican win to a Democratic victory after the final set of ballots was reported. Official results published … Continue reading

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A little self-reflection is good

It’s best if it’s accompanied by a sincere effort to change one’s actions. But it’s a start regardless. During much of its first year and a half of service, Houston ISD’s state-appointed school board has endured criticism for what some … Continue reading

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More on how the Lottery odds were stacked

Another fascinating deep dive into how a recent Lottery was won by an outfit that had bought a ticket foe every possible combination. In the year and a half since an anonymous player engineered a $95 million Texas lottery jackpot … Continue reading

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