Houston ISD officials will close 12 campuses in the 2026–2027 school year due to declining enrollment.
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Humble Police Chief Resigns Following Months-Long Investigation
The City of Humble’s police chief has resigned following months of scrutiny, an outside investigation, and a series of unanswered questions surrounding department leadership and internal practices.
Aldine ISD Teacher Charged With Injury to a Child After School Fight
Investigators say the teacher followed the student across campus and physically assaulted her during a dispute that also involved the teacher’s daughter.
Houston Doctor Indicted Over Alleged Falsification of Transplant Records
Federal prosecutors have charged a former Memorial Hermann surgeon with making false statements in patient records in order to block access to organ transplants.
Harris County Sergeant Faces Federal Charges in Online Child Exploitation Case
A Harris County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is facing both state and federal charges after authorities say he engaged in explicit online communications with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old child.
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Water District Taxpayer Alleges Fiscal Irresponsibility
Barbara Rivera and her attorney are fighting to get financial records from a water district in Harris County.
Houston Maintains Climate Action Plan Despite US Exit From Paris Agreement
While President Donald Trump finalized the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the City of Houston is continuing to operate under a climate plan adopted during his first term.
Harris County Prosecutors Dismiss Charges Against Former Klein ISD Teacher Accused of Trafficking Students
The teacher was accused of recruiting students into a sex trafficking operation involving her adult son.
Groups Sue Harris County Over Early Voting Closures in Special Congressional Election
Early vote centers across Harris County were closed for two days due to the winter weather, prompting civil rights groups to file an emergency lawsuit seeking to extend early voting in the Congressional District 18 runoff election.
Report Shows Mass Declines in Houston ISD Student Enrollment
Families are opting out of Houston ISD for neighboring districts or even out of public education entirely.
Lawsuit Alleges Spring ISD Teachers Gave Preschoolers Sleep Aids Without Consent
Parents of six elementary school students in Spring ISD are suing teachers for using sleep-aid patches on their children without authorization.
Harris County District Clerk Warns of Growing Control by Commissioners Court
Marilyn Burgess says actions taken by commissioners court threaten the independence of elected officials.
After Abbott Letter, ‘Islamic Games’ Organization Drops Cy-Fair ISD Event Listing
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District leaders severed negotiations for a similar Islamic Games event earlier this week.
Channelview ISD Band Director Out Over Alleged Misconduct
Michael Lehew taught music at Alice Johnson Junior High School.
Cy-Fair ISD To Consider Changing Accountability Policies, Potentially Violating State Law
The new policy would include library books in its definition for “instructional materials.”
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Gov. Abbott Warns Harris County To Fix Election Issues or Face State Action
Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to strip the Harris County registrar’s office of its elections operations.
Houston Man Faces $10M Lawsuit in Alleged AI Deepfake Case
A Houston business owner already charged in connection with an alleged AI-generated impersonation scheme is now facing a civil lawsuit.
Cleveland ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With Student
Amanda Greenwood teaches at Cleveland High School northeast of Houston.
Houston City Council Advances $30M Demolition Plan Using Stormwater Dollars
City council members narrowly approved a proposal to redirect stormwater funds toward demolishing abandoned buildings.
Four Harris County Judicial Candidates Withdraw After Ballot Challenges
The four candidates were facing legal challenges over whether their ballot applications complied with Texas election law.
Montgomery County Arrests Follow Crackdown on THC Vape Sales
Multiple smoke shops were selling products in violation of state law.
Harris County Directed to Fix Voter Rolls After State Confirms PO Box Registrations
Texas election officials have confirmed that Harris County voter registrations included post office box addresses, prompting the state to order corrective action to bring the rolls into compliance with election law.
Federal Data Shows Houston Leads Nation in ICE Arrests
Houston recorded more immigration arrests than any other U.S. city this year.
Federal Appeals Court Backs Compensation for Homeowners Flooded During Hurricane Harvey
A federal appeals court ruled the government is liable for the damage that occurred to properties flooded upstream of two reservoirs during Hurricane Harvey.
Venezuelan Gang Leaders Charged With Terrorism, Cross-Border Drug Trafficking
Tren de Aragua leaders face up to life in prison.