Search warrants revealed that both men had videos and photos with gang signs and emojis linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.
Houston
Houston Mayor Joins Picket Line for Longshoremen’s Strike
The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that $2.1 billion in trade is at risk every day the strike continues.
Former Houston Police Officer Convicted of Murders
The 2019 Harding Street Raid was based on falsified reports and took the lives of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog.
Houston Mayor Reaches Agreement With Municipal Employee Union
The 3-year contract includes an increase in the city’s $15 per hour minimum wage to $16.75 this year, $17.25 next year, and $18 in 2026, the final full year of the contract.
Conroe ISD Teacher’s Aide Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
KeSean Carter was certified just a month before his arrest and previously worked as a substitute for the district.
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Harris County Raises Taxes for Residents
The average homeowner can expect to pay roughly $160 more on their property tax bill.
Edna ISD Teacher, Coach Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Student
The suspect, Logan O’Connor, is the district superintendent’s son.
ICE Houston Deports Illegal Alien Wanted in Honduras
A Honduran illegal alien has been deported after being on parole in the U.S. since 2022.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over its Second Basic Income Program
The Texas Supreme Court stopped the first iteration of Harris County’s basic income program following a lawsuit by Paxton.
Houston Mayor Whitmire Turns Down Tax Increase
Whitmire said he won’t raise taxes until he can tell Houstonians that he’s cut waste and corruption.
Sheldon ISD Third-Grade Teacher Arrested in Gang Weapons & Narcotics Conspiracy
Federal authorities said they caught Garrett Elementary teacher Jessica Ferguson on wiretap taking part in the illegal operation while at the school.
Houston City Council Considering Tax Increase
The city has until October 28 to set a tax rate.
Harris County Republicans Oppose Houston ISD Bond
The total cost of the $4.4 billion bond including interest is expected to be $8.8 billion after thirty years.
Another Texas Teacher Arrested for Sex With Student
Hardin ISD teacher Jahmall Thomas is charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony.
Fort Bend County Commissioner Candidate Indicted for Online Impersonation
Taral Patel allegedly created fake social media accounts to post racist comments about himself.
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Suspect in Deadly Houston Carjacking Was Out on Bond
Kyliel Denzel Arceneaux is alleged to have pistol-whipped, shot, and then run over the body of Nelson Beckett before fleeing with his vehicle.
Houston ISD Girls’ School Employee Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student
Jesus Zamora worked at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy at the time of the alleged assaults.
Lina Hidalgo’s State of Harris County Address Touts Tax Hikes
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo requested support for increasing the flood control district tax to assist with maintenance.
Houston ISD Bond Polls Show Striking Differences
According to a former Houston City Controller, the bond will cost roughly $11 billion to pay back when interest is factored in, although the district has said the number is $8.8 billion.
Magnolia ISD Backs Down, Allows USA Football Game Theme
The district administration had reportedly told students patriotic themes would be “too political.”
Karate Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Fort Bend ISD Student
Kickstart Kids instructor Dona Pettway was also charged with possessing more than 50 pieces of child sexual abuse material.
Harris County Jail Faces Lawsuits
In recent years, the Harris County jail has come under fire from inmates, families, and the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
State Loophole Lets Harris County Raise Property Taxes
The county’s disaster declaration from this year allows officials to exceed the 3.5 percent state-imposed property tax cap and instead approve an 8 percent increase.
Houston Mayor Whitmire Claims Anti-Israel Protestors Are ‘Paid by Iran’
The Houston mayor has proposed an ordinance to ban protests within 200 feet of private dwellings.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Wins Democrat Nomination for Open Congressional Seat
The seat is open due to the death of U.S. Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee.