Daily Archives: August 21, 2026

The stakes of the surrogacy fight

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

This could get so much uglier. An Alaskan surrogate who sued to obtain medical care for a baby she carried is still requesting that a Dallas court give her custody. Rumi, who is a week old, has undergone heart surgery … Continue reading →

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City asks for reconsideration of minority business contracting program ruling

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Can’t hurt. Houston’s minority business contracting program should be allowed to continue operating, city officials said in appealing a federal ruling that found the “racial aspect” of the initiative unconstitutional. The appeal, filed in federal court Monday, is the latest … Continue reading →

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Hearing for injunction on Big Bend border wall construction set for today

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s hope for a quick and positive outcome. A San Antonio federal court has granted a hearing for a temporary restraining order to halt the Department of Homeland Security’s controversial border barrier construction in Big Bend National Park. The work, which began tearing … Continue reading →

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