Daily Archives: July 24, 2026

Talarico’s data center plan

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Seems perfectly fine. Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico on Wednesday called for a broad set of tighter regulations on data centers in Texas, seizing on what has become a potential political liability for Republicans who until recently had embraced … Continue reading →

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New school finance lawsuit filed

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

An old familiar tune is being played. Texas’ byzantine school finance system will face legal scrutiny for the first time in a decade after a rural school board voted to sue the state. The Midland Independent School District board unanimously … Continue reading →

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Appeals court tosses injunction against Maria Rojas

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good. A Texas appeals court on Thursday tossed out an injunction against a Houston-area midwife accused of providing illegal abortions, saying Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office hasn’t presented any direct evidence that she violated the state’s ban. The ruling by … Continue reading →

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