Daily Archives: September 13, 2026

Weekend link dump for September 13

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

“The monstrosity would still be an ugly appendage that wrecks the symmetry of the historic White House. But over time, we’d grow accustomed to having a multi-purpose venue that serves the needs of both the president and the capital. As … Continue reading →

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SCOTx blocks use of Galveston post-primary redistricting map

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Hallelujah. The Texas Supreme Court on Friday prohibited Galveston County from using new voting boundaries for the November general election, ruling county leaders improperly redrew district lines after the primaries. State law requires “the conduct of elections be uniform and … Continue reading →

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No, I don’t think Chris Hollins is running for Mayor next year

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Not based on this, anyway. City Controller Chris Hollins sent the strongest signal yet on Wednesday that he could launch a challenge against Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s bid for a second term in 2027. Hollins, the city’s second-highest-ranking elected official, … Continue reading →

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Of course the maternal mortality study will be delayed

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Can’t have information that may make Republicans look bad come out before the election, now can we? Health officials say they need more time to complete a report on maternal deaths — likely punting the fullest accounting of pregnancy-related deaths … Continue reading →

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