Daily Archives: August 24, 2023

Who might testify at the Paxton impeachment trial?

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Maybe these people. The names of witnesses for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial must be submitted to the Texas Senate by Tuesday, but the public won’t know who they are until they’re called to testify. Such witness lists are not public, … Continue reading →

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The school security boondoggle

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

This is such a mess. Multiple Houston-area school districts say they can’t staff all of their campuses with armed district police officers as the upcoming school year begins, forcing them to seek alternatives to comply with a new state law … Continue reading →

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Recess is good

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

I’m glad to see this. Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announced on Tuesday that he is changing the recess schedule at schools under the New Education System to allow for more unstructured play time for kids in response to a … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 21

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance marvels at the ability of the Fifth Circuit to turn grievance into legal theory as it brings you this week’s roundup. The TPA also encourages you to donate to Maui relief if you can.

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