Daily Archives: August 10, 2026

Initial request to block Ten Commandments law denied

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Bummer. A judge on Friday denied a request from three Houston mothers to temporarily stop Texas public school classrooms from displaying the Ten Commandments, in the first lawsuit to argue that it violates the state’s religious freedom law and a voter-approved parental … Continue reading →

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Harris County allocates funds to investigate ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good. Super annoying that we have to do this, but given that we do it’s good that we’re doing it. Harris County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to dedicate $2.5 million over the next three years to support a local investigation … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s keeps on Buc-ee-ing

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

They can’t help themselves. Days after comedian John Oliver unveiled rodent-themed merchandise daring Buc-ee’s to sue him, the Texas company sued a corner store in Beavercreek, Ohio, over its beaver logo. In a federal lawsuit filed July 28 in the … Continue reading →

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