Daily Archives: August 31, 2026

Grand jury coming soon for the Lorenzo Salgado Araujo case

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good. Harris County prosecutors plan to bring witnesses to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo before a grand jury “very soon,” District Attorney Sean Teare said in an interview Thursday. Teare’s announcement comes less than 24 hours after a second witness, Daniel … Continue reading →

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City campaign finance reform enforcement proposed

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I’m fine with this, with a couple of notes. Political candidates seeking office at Houston City Hall could soon face stiffer penalties for some campaign finance violations under a new proposal being considered by city officials. Filing campaign fundraising reports … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy to de-Flock

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

This is the best illustration I’ve seen of why federal action will be needed. At a 9 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court meeting Aug. 17, dozens of Houston residents filed into the courtroom. The commissioners were meeting to review the … Continue reading →

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