Police Chief Troy Finner has announced that the true number of all wrongly closed cases is 264,000.
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A ‘Dark Day’ for Houston Police
There were 4,107 adult sexual assault cases wrongly closed without investigation.
Houston ISD Efficiency Report Outlines New Changes
The plan starts by aligning district spending with the district budget.
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New Poll Shows Harris County District Attorney Underwater
Incumbent district attorney Kim Ogg is trailing her opponent, and former employee, Sean Teare by 38 points.
Houston Gets a ‘D’ on the State of the City Finances
The report found that when all debt is considered, Houston has a taxpayer burden of $9,000.
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Harris County Appraisal District Election Will Give Voters a Voice
A voter-approved proposition in November allows for the election of appraisal district board members in Harris County, which annually appraises 1.9 million parcels of property for property tax purposes.
Fort Bend Independent School District’s Bond Has $133M Shortfall
The $1.2 billion bond which voters approved in May of 2023 currently has a shortfall of $133 million.
Former Houston Mayoral Aide Sentenced for Bribery
William Paul Thomas has been sentenced to a year in federal prison.
Cy-Fair School Board Committees to Meet Away from Public
Subcommittee membership is under quorum requirements and therefore doesn’t have to post their agenda or discussions, raising questions about accountability and transparency.
Harris County Commissioners Raise Toll Road Authority Executive’s Pay 40 Percent
The raise, which passed the court in a 4-1 vote, brings Trevino’s pay from $350,000 to $485,000.