Daily Archives: August 17, 2026

How soon, Mike?

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Don’t leave us hanging. The state takeover of Houston ISD should end “relatively soon,” Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said Friday, signaling that a transition back to a locally elected board could be near. State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles and a board of … Continue reading →

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The empty audit

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

From an empty suit. Tech companies are lining up to voice support for Gov. Greg Abbott’s audit of data centers seeking to connect to the power grid, although little is known about what the audit will entail or what it means for … Continue reading →

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Victims of Watson Grinding explosion win in court

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good for them. A Harris County jury ordered global corporation 3M to pay $61.5 million to two dozen homeowners devastated by a 2020 industrial explosion at Watson Grinding in northwest Houston. “This verdict finally gives these families the true accountability and justice they … Continue reading →

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