Daily Archives: May 14, 2026

Okay, we need to say “no” to Maureen Galindo

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good Lord. San Antonio Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo is facing heat after an article and an op-ed, both appearing over the weekend in the New York Times accused her of spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media. In response to the reports, Galindo … Continue reading →

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I assume that Spring Branch ISD redistricting ruling is toast

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

This article doesn’t explicitly say it, but I can’t see any other ending at this point. A federal court ruled last year that Spring Branch ISD violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting the Hispanic vote — but that decision could be … Continue reading →

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The far right attacks on Frisco

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Fascinating. Far-right activists are seizing on a new example of the America they fear. It’s a booming, Texas city home to the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility and a PGA golf resort. The activists’ problem? The city’s population of Indian immigrants … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 11

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance will hold on to a Callais-shaped grudge for a long time as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff interprets a pro-Cornyn election projection that assumes Republicans are already in deep doo-doo for November … Continue reading →

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