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Harris County Official Disputes $1 Billion Flood Bond Discrepancies
A spokesperson for the flood control district said the discrepancy claims “are inaccurate and based on misinterpretations.”
Petition to Recall Texas City Mayor Nears Certification Threshold
If the petition reaches 1,200 signatures, it will be certified by the city.
City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
The proposal comes as the Legislature is set to consider local spending caps.
Firefighters Union Votes ‘No-Confidence’ in Austin Fire Chief
Austin firefighters voted in favor of the no-confidence resolution on Friday.
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South Texas School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
Former Progreso Independent School District Board President Francisco “Frank” Alanis was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for his role in a drug-trafficking operation that involved stashing cocaine at a local middle school. Two former Progreso mayors,...
ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in Houston-Area Operations in June
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests of 1,361 criminal aliens in the Houston area during June 2025, primarily individuals with prior convictions for serious offenses. The arrests, conducted by ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston...
Dallas District Judge Sanctioned Twice
Dallas County District Judge Amber Givens has been issued two public sanctions, a reprimand and an admonition, for a pattern of misconduct and violating two defendants' constitutional rights. The State Commission on Judicial Conduct is responsible for ensuring judges...
Why Baytown Voters May Reject the City’s Planned Bond Propositions
Some Baytown city officials are concerned that voters may reject the bonds they are planning to place on the ballot this November. Baytown resident Byron Schirmbeck wrote an open letter to the city's elected officials and administrators saying he shares their...
Murder Suspect Granted Bond After Houston Prosecutors Miss Deadline
An Afghan national who admitted to fatally stabbing a disabled man in Houston over delays in his refugee application will be released from jail after prosecutors failed to indict him in time. Masiullah Sahil, a 37-year-old man from Afghanistan, admitted to stabbing...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Pushes for Taxpayer-Funded International Trips
Harris County Commissioners once again rejected a proposed overhaul to the county’s international travel policy—one closely tied to Democrat County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s recent trade mission to Paris. The vote ended in a 2–2 tie, effectively preserving the existing...
Harris County Flood Bond Reports Show Unexplained $1 Billion Discrepancy
Harris County’s Flood Control District is facing scrutiny after a local watchdog identified a billion-dollar discrepancy in the accounting of the 2018 flood bond program. Recent HCFCD financial reports appear to show a sudden drop of more than $1 billion in available...
Firefighters Union to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Austin Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association is set to hold a no-confidence vote in Austin Fire Department Chief Joel Baker for alleged delinquency in deploying firefighters to assist in water rescue efforts in Kerr County. According to a social media post from the...
Harris County Jail Hit With Third Noncompliance Notice of 2025
State regulators have again cited the Harris County Jail for failing to meet state jail standards, marking its third noncompliance notice this year. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards issued a notice of noncompliance on June 30, flagging the jail for not...