Daily Archives: June 15, 2026

Trash fee officially adopted

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

We’ll see how much difference it makes. Houstonians will soon begin paying $5 a month for trash and recycling pickup under Mayor John Whitmire’s $7.5 billion budget, passed 15-1 by city council on Wednesday. The plan marks a significant shift … Continue reading →

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The vibes at the state GOP convention sure seemed rancid

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I know, I know, I’m thinking wishfully. But still. As the Republican Party of Texas Convention began last week, signs of unity appeared everywhere. But by the end of the three-day biennial gathering, it was not clear how strong that … Continue reading →

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More air taxi testing

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Going on now in San Antonio. Nearly a century ago, Maj. William Ocker and Capt. Charles Crane developed a new piloting technique at San Antonio’s Kelly Field called “blind flying,” where the pilot relied on new kinds of instruments to … Continue reading →

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