Daily Archives: April 13, 2025

Weekend link dump for April 13

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

“Researchers have proposed studying sex in space, but so far, the only documented case is a pornographic science-fiction film called The Uranus Experiment. If NASA wasn’t so uptight, I could provide more specifics. But as an insider, I’m now convinced … Continue reading →

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Taking from Harris to give to Houston

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

This story from Tuesday perplexed me a little at first. Harris County would have to turn over tens of millions in toll road dollars to the city of Houston for use on public safety and emergency services under a bill … Continue reading →

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Taking the package

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

The city’s workforce is voluntarily shrinking. More than 700 city of Houston employees are set to retire May 1 after accepting voluntary buyouts, city officials said Thursday. Many of the positions will have to be backfilled, but Whitmire administration officials … Continue reading →

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Who wants a piece of Minute Maid Park?

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Parts of the old signage could be yours if you act soon. The “Minute Maid” signs from the Houston Astros’ formerly-titled Minute Maid Park are being auctioned off online. Shall we start the bidding at $500? Yes, that’s correct: the … Continue reading →

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