Daily Archives: August 23, 2026

Weekend link dump for August 23

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

“Today, we’re announcing the Official Elon Musk is a Sad Little Bitch with No Friends Monument Design Committee. For just $10, you can join a movement of like-minded people working together to force a moment of introspection upon the world’s … Continue reading →

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The Big Bend silence from Republicans

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Bunch of wusses. For over a generation, Texas Republicans have owned the politics of the southern border. Now the Trump administration’s latest border project has them cornered, stuck between constituents outraged over federal plans to carve roads and barriers through … Continue reading →

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Spring ISD avoids takeover

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I’m happy for them. Spring ISD’s Dekaney High School vaulted from an F to a C in the state’s A-F accountability ratings for the 2025-26 school year, sparing the district from a potential state takeover. The high school had received … Continue reading →

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Longhorn Project at NASA ends

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Bummer. The Longhorn Project at NASA’s Johnson Space Center will shut down next week after three decades offering programs for students. The project’s board of directors announced on social media on Monday that it would end the program, which has served more … Continue reading →

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