Daily Archives: February 19, 2026

An erratic look at Day One turnout in a few counties

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I’d love to give you a full-ish look at Day One primary turnout around the state, but that data is harder to find than you might think. The current SOS interface for this is clunky and incomplete. You can be … Continue reading →

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UH/Hobby poll: Parker 46, Plummer 25

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to take the easy way out on this one and just point you to the source. In the Democratic primary for the position of County Judge of Harris County, Annise Parker leads Letitia Plummer among likely voters by … Continue reading →

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On data centers and the resistance to them

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Noting this for the record. From Amarillo to Waco, College Station to Harlingen, Texans are raising concerns over the proliferation of data centers — and the tremendous amounts of water and energy they are poised to suck up. Seemingly overnight, … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 16

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with the people of Minnesota as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff interviewed three Congressional candidates: Todd Ivey in CD09, Jarvis Johnson in CD29, and Justin Early in CD31. SocraticGadfly offered up … Continue reading →

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