Daily Archives: August 4, 2026

Hemp industry sues over ban

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good for them. Three members of the hemp industry are suing the state of Texas for violating commerce protections after it was announced last week that nearly all hemp-derived THC products are illegal. On Friday, two hemp retailers and a … Continue reading →

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Abbott keeps trying to back away from his love of data centers

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Hilarious. And kind of pathetic. Amid growing public backlash to the rapid buildout of data centers across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced a moratorium on the approval of data centers until regulatory agencies can audit proposed data centers … Continue reading →

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AI cameras in the jail?

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

They’re thinking about it. Artificial intelligence could soon be used to monitor inmates at the Harris County Jail. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office recently invited companies to submit proposals for an AI-powered camera system capable of analyzing inmates’ behavior and … Continue reading →

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