Daily Archives: June 4, 2026

Checking in on HISD’s status

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

What have we gained and lost after three school years of the TEA takeover of HISD? The Chron did a deep dive. Houston ISD’s state takeover began three years ago, when the Texas Education Agency ousted the elected leadership and … Continue reading →

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Jane Nelson stepping down as Secretary of State

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

She was pretty mid at the job, and yet she was almost certainly the best we could have hoped for as long as Greg Abbott gets to pick. Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Tuesday she will resign effective … Continue reading →

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One million toad eggs

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I love stories like this. More than 1 million Houston toad eggs have been released at Bastrop State Park this spring as part of efforts to reintroduce the endangered species after it disappeared from the park more than a decade ago. Several organizations, including … Continue reading →

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