A school district’s struggles has led to the community stepping up and filling in.
Charles Blain
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.
New Database Brings Transparency to Special Purpose Districts
A newly released tool will help taxpayers find more information about local taxing entities.
State Lawmaker Likely to Spend Upcoming Session Behind Bars
Ron Reynolds may serve his next legislative session from behind bars.
Report Claims Houston Pay Parity Would Positively Affect Pension Fund
A new report is at odds with the mayor’s claims that pay parity will have a negative impact on pension reform.
Liberty County GOP Calls for Commissioners to Change Course on Handgun Owners
Liberty County GOP hoping to change County Commissioners ruling.