Daily Archives: January 17, 2026

Emerson primary poll: Talarico 47, Crockett 38

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Noted for the record. A new poll of Texas’ Senate primaries shows state Rep. James Talarico leading U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett by 9 percentage points among likely Democratic voters, marking a significant shift from a December survey that found Crockett … Continue reading →

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The effect of the Kerrville flood on the riparian areas

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

The bad news is that the massive flooding on July 4 of the Guadalupe River did a lot of environmental damage to the river and its immediate surrounding area, the riparian area. The good news is that this was still … Continue reading →

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Ashby 2.0 is now open

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

And boy howdy is it expensive. A long-anticipated apartment tower rising on the former Ashby high-rise site is set to open next month with rents that could set a new ceiling for luxury apartments in Houston. Residents are expected to … Continue reading →

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