Daily Archives: July 15, 2024

Oh, look, Greg Abbott’s back

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Whatever. Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday slammed utility CenterPoint Energy, which has yet to restore power for hundreds of thousands of customers in the Houston area, and ordered the company to take steps to improve power reliability. In his first … Continue reading →

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Galveston’s recovery

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

I wish them well. Gaido’s, like most businesses in Galveston, is hoping for a swift return to normalcy after Hurricane Beryl knocked out power across much of the island during the region’s peak economic season. Five days after landfall, many … Continue reading →

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Please chainsaw responsibly

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

From the “Things That Shouldn’t Need To Be Said But Really Really Are” department: People in the Houston area eager to dig out of the damage wrought by Hurricane Beryl already have a list of challenges facing them: near-record heat, … Continue reading →

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