After a contentious board meeting last week, HISD trustees called a press conference to backtrack previous actions.
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Houston’s Ex-Press Secretary Accepts Plea Deal
Houston’s former press secretary accepted a plea deal.
Texans Pushing Back Against Windfarm Subsidies
Wind subsidies have forced property owners into action and gear up to fight local governments.
Houston Mayor to Ask Council for Tax Increase
Despite saying he would never seek a tax increase, Mayor Turner is doing just that.
As School District Struggles, Community Steps Up
A school district’s struggles has led to the community stepping up and filling in.
Rogue County Chairman Defies Republican Party of Texas
The Republican Party of Texas is weighing options after a county chairman has decided to willfully ignore party rules.
Property Appraisals Forcing Fort Bend County Owners to Sell
Stories like this should remind Texans that because of the legislature failing to tackle property tax reform, taxpayers are still being forced off of their own land.
Houston ISD Seeks Third Superintendent in as Many Years
Facing a district in a financial crisis with a looming state takeover, Lathan could have taken her successes so far and gone somewhere else.
Public Funds Used to Send At-Risk Students to Unaccredited Schools
The last county school district claims to be a “service provider” but takes full advantage of the benefits offered to public schools while shirking accountability.
Council Member Removed From Meeting After Questioning Mayor
A Pasadena city council member was removed from a meeting after raising issues about budget transparency and a potential tax increase.