Daily Archives: August 29, 2026

Lawsuit by former Alamo Trust President against Dan Patrick may proceed

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good. The former Alamo Trust CEO, who oversaw much of its historic $700 million makeover in recent years before being pressured out, can continue with the major allegations in her lawsuit against Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and State Land Commissioner … Continue reading →

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Surrogacy case update

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Now we wait. A battle over surrogacy and abortion that drew national attention to the birth of a baby in Texas this month became a wrenching courtroom drama in Dallas on Tuesday. Both the biological mother and the surrogate told … Continue reading →

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The Travis County study for an alternate Austin-to-San Antonio passenger rail line

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

We have two not great choices for something that would be really really useful if it could ever be made to happen. A passenger rail link between Austin and San Antonio, long dreamed about by local officials and commuters who would … Continue reading →

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