Daily Archives: July 20, 2026

July 2026 campaign finance reports: Statewide candidates

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

It’s July of an election year – which is to say, it’s July – so you know what that means: Campaign finance reports! You can just feel the excitement in the air, can’t you? I’m going to do a thorough … Continue reading →

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Meet Greg Abbott’s data center sugar daddies

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Always follow the money. The backlash to the Texas data center boom has Gov. Greg Abbott caught between some of his most dependable donors and his most reliable voters. Several of the Republican governor’s most generous financial backers are increasingly … Continue reading →

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How was the FIFA World Cup for Houston’s restaurants?

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

It was okay. Kind of depended on where they are. For months, Houston restaurant owners prepared for a World Cup windfall, with some people comparing the tournament’s expected economic impact to hosting seven Super Bowls. Now, with Houston’s seven World Cup games … Continue reading →

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