Daily Archives: May 8, 2026

A brief history of failing to pass flood protection laws

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

We just do our thing here and don’t much care about the consequences. The sound of construction machinery filled the air as Kylie Nidever walked past properties ravaged months earlier by floodwaters. Nidever’s home was among those in her Bumble … Continue reading →

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Profile of Johnny Garcia

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

The runoff for the Democratic nomination in CD35 is one of the more interesting stories for May, featuring two different types of candidates who present contrasting theories of how to win this hardly insurmountable district. Here’s a story from the … Continue reading →

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Everybody stay home for the next few weeks

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Traffic during the World Cup is gonna suck. Houstonians should brace for heavier traffic on their morning and afternoon commutes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as soccer matches and overlapping summer events draw thousands of people to already congested roads. … Continue reading →

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