Daily Archives: May 5, 2021

Trib polling roundup, part 2

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

The issues polling is mostly on our side, for what that’s worth. A solid majority of Texas voters don’t think adults should be allowed to carry handguns in public places without permits or licenses, though the idea is popular with … Continue reading →

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Anti-trans sports bill fails to advance from House committee

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Good news, but hold off on the celebrations for now. A bill that would prevent transgender Texas children from joining school sports teams that match their gender identity failed to advance out of a House committee Tuesday, signaling potential trouble … Continue reading →

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Are you now, or have you ever been, a supporter of Greg Abbott?

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Ken Paxton will get back to you on that. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a New York Times story published Tuesday that he does not support Gov. Greg Abbott, a fellow Republican, as Abbott runs for reelection, the … Continue reading →

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Downtown kiosks

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not sure yet how I feel about this. City Council on Wednesday will consider a plan to install up to 125 interactive digital kiosks around the city, a proposal that has drawn support from city officials who tout the … Continue reading →

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