Daily Archives: August 11, 2026

No emergency relief from the hemp ban

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

But that’s not the end of the story. A federal judge denied an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order sought by hemp businesses and consumers, allowing the Texas ban on THC products to continue until the case is resolved. … Continue reading →

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Hope you had a happy first day of school

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

And good luck. You’re going to need it. More than 160,000 Houston ISD students will return to school Monday for the district’s fourth year under a state takeover. Many will attend schools that are significantly different from those they left … Continue reading →

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A focus on Flock

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good overview. A network of little black cameras on tall metal posts has sprouted up across Texas, in big cities and along remote country roads. The cameras, produced by Atlanta-based Flock Safety, use artificial intelligence to scan every vehicle that … Continue reading →

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