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Houston ISD State Takeover Faces Uncertain Future After Governor’s Race
Houston ISD State Takeover Faces Uncertain Future After Governor’s Race
The election of Democrat Gina Hinojosa as Texas governor could accelerate the end of Houston ISD's state takeover, with the district's appointed...
TEA Orders Houston ISD To Correct Special Education Violations or Face Funding Cuts
TEA Orders Houston ISD To Correct Special Education Violations or Face Funding Cuts
State investigators have found that Houston Independent School District failed to follow federal special education requirements.
Houston Council Members Move To Codify ICE Restrictions Despite State Law Concerns
Houston Council Members Move To Codify ICE Restrictions Despite State Law Concerns
Three Houston City Council members are seeking to make recent restrictions on police cooperation with federal immigration authorities permanent...
Cypress Christian School Ousts President in Leadership Sweep
Cypress Christian School Ousts President in Leadership Sweep
Jeff Potts is the third top CCS administrator swept out by the school in the past two weeks.
Houston Mayor Signs Order Limiting Police Contact With ICE
Houston Mayor Signs Order Limiting Police Contact With ICE
Mayor John Whitmire stated that only individuals arrested for “jailable offenses” and possessing ICE administrative warrants may be reported to...
Fired Cypress Christian Coach Arrested on Child Grooming Charges
Fired Cypress Christian Coach Arrested on Child Grooming Charges
Jared Barber now faces six charges related to online sexual grooming of a male student.
League City Voters Reject Flock Cameras, Triggering Their Removal
League City Voters Reject Flock Cameras, Triggering Their Removal
Proposition A asked voters whether they thought ALPR cameras belonged on public roadways.
Letitia Plummer Wins Harris County Judge Race, Democrats Retain Control
Letitia Plummer Wins Harris County Judge Race, Democrats Retain Control
Democrat Letitia Plummer defeated Republican Orlando Sanchez by approximately 24 percentage points, becoming Harris County's first Muslim county...
Houston Mayor Names New Human Resources, Neighborhoods Directors
Houston Mayor Names New Human Resources, Neighborhoods Directors
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has announced a pair of departmental appointments.
Report: School Districts Understate Superintendent Pay Disclosed to TEA 

Report: School Districts Understate Superintendent Pay Disclosed to TEA 

The Texas Public Policy Foundation report calls for more transparency.
Galveston County Fugitive Extradited From Nicaragua After Decades on the Run
Galveston County Fugitive Extradited From Nicaragua After Decades on the Run
The man fled Galveston County following his conviction on two child sex offenses in 2000.
Cypress Christian School Fires Two Admins; President Still On Leave
Cypress Christian School Fires Two Admins; President Still On Leave
Culture Director Kris Hogan was terminated following an independent review of unspecified concerns. The school also ousted CFO David Swan, while...