Daily Archives: May 1, 2025

Spring Branch ISD ruled to have violated the Voting Rights Act

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

And they are ordered to adopt single-member districts. A federal judge found Spring Branch ISD violated the Voting Rights Act and ordered the west Harris County district to overhaul its system so that the voices of Hispanic voters can be heard, but … Continue reading →

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The tariff effect on your homeowners’ insurance

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

What can’t tariffs do? President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could cause homeowners insurance premiums in Texas to rise even faster this year than they otherwise would have, a new study finds. Even without tariffs, average premiums in Texas will rise … Continue reading →

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Barc-ee’s folds

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

This is all so weird. Back in June 2024, a canine-focused Missouri business announced itself as Barc-ee’s. Owner John Lopez told the Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Missouri that he was hoping his 7,500-square-foot coffee shop, game yard and outdoor dog … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of April 28

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes Pete Hegseth would stop sending us those weird Signal messages as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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