Daily Archives: May 18, 2026

Early voting for the primary runoffs starts today

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I haven’t gotten a press release about this from the County Clerk, but they’ve had their hands full and I think by now we know the basics. What you need to know is that the voting center locations are here, … Continue reading →

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Abbott fails to oust Gene Wu

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

What a farce. The Texas Supreme Court rejected Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to remove Houston Rep. Gene Wu and other Democratic lawmakers from office Friday, saying that the Legislature was able to secure their attendance and restore a quorum last … Continue reading →

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Another robotaxi company with accident problems

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Your turn in the spotlight, Avride. Uber rolled out its Avride robotaxis in Dallas last December, but now, Avride’s automated driving system (ADS) is being investigated after several crashes, officials say. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), … Continue reading →

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