Daily Archives: September 3, 2026

The Woodlands non-annexation agreement

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I have mixed feelings about this. Houston leaders have approved a $50 million deal with The Woodlands, guaranteeing the city will never annex the township and winding down a shared project fund between the entities. The agreement passed city council … Continue reading →

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Data centers and the local housing market

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s an angle on the data center story that I hadn’t considered before. Stargate was pitched to Abilene by some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, including Oracle and Open AI. Executives said the project would give the United … Continue reading →

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More rural revolt stuff

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Keep ’em coming. Rural voters may not stop the spread of data centers, but they could stop Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The Republican is bleeding support from small towns as he seeks a fourth term because of two late-emerging issues: … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 31

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance will always love Dolly Parton as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff analyzes the two most recent polls of the Senate race. SocraticGadfly talks about the reality, and non-reality, of Interior’s mandatory cuts … Continue reading →

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