Democrat Christian Menefee is seeking the seat left vacant by the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner.
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Houston NGOs Layoff Workers as White House Halts Funding To Illegal Aliens
Both Catholic Charities and YMCA have laid off hundreds of Houston employees who provided services to illegal aliens.
Mother Slams Huntsville School’s Response to Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl in Class
The 12-year-old girl received a concussion and bruising from the attack.
Houston Public Works Needs Billions To Replace Failing Water Plant Serving 75% of Residents
The city is currently facing a multi-million dollar budget deficit and has not secured funding for required water infrastructure projects.
US Rep. Hunt Calls Video Comparing Cy-Fair ISD GOP Board Members to Nazis ‘Disgusting’
Local news station KPRC 2 aired a segment linking Nazi book-burnings to Cy-Fair ISD’s removal of controversial materials from school curriculum.
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Harris County Reveals $120 Million Shortfall for Active Flood Drainage Projects
Harris County commissioners had passed a framework for how to prioritize projects that was not followed.
Harris County Empowers Attorney to Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Actions
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee recently joined a lawsuit against Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens.
Mother Plans to Sue Houston ISD After Daughter’s Alleged Assault by Dance Teacher
The student claims that her dance teacher placed her in a chokehold, wrapping her arms around the girl’s throat, and took her to the ground.
Alvin Ex-Gymnastics Coach Faces Prison for Child Pornography Charges
Franklin Perkins is a former employee of two Alvin businesses, Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts and Gulf Coast Gymnastics.
Attorney General Drops Charges Against Harris County Judge’s Former Chief of Staff
Alex Triantaphyllis was accused of misusing official information to steer a county contract to a Democrat political operative.
Houston Deficit Grows After Legal Loss
Houston may face a $320 million budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year.
Water Leak Leads to Destruction of Crucial Evidence in Missouri City Police Department Cases
It is estimated that around 100 cases may be affected by the destruction of evidence.
Former Houston Public Works Manager Sentenced to 10 Years for Bribery
Seven people were charged over their roles in a Houston water contract corruption scandal.
Houston ISD Budgeted $2 Million for Bond Election Prep
The multi-billion dollar bond was later rejected by voters, but questions have been raised about wording in the budget item.
Two Harris County Officials Want To Keep Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Aliens
President Trump recently signed an executive order blocking birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens.
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Houston Teacher Accused of 6 Child Sex Crimes
Preston Edmond Zimmerman has yet to be arrested.
Criminal Out on Bond in Houston Charged With Murder After Road Rage Incident
Chavez was out on bond for four separate felonies when he was arrested in connection with a murder.
Parents Organize Protest Amid Ongoing Leadership Changes in Houston ISD
Lack of transparency regarding changes in leadership triggered the protest.
Houston-area Law Enforcement Arrests Traffickers, Rescues a Child
Houston has long been a hotspot for human trafficking.
Recount Begins in Narrow Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Race
Democrat incumbent Eric Fagan leads Republican challenger Marshall Slot by just over 1,000 votes in the competitive county.
Houston Mayor Whitmire Proposes New Plan to Combat Homelessness
John Whitmire had previously suggested a city-sponsored homeless encampment.
Former Harris County Public Health Director Faces Felony Charge
Harris County Public Health Department Barbie Robinson allegedly shared non-public information with a company seeking to do business with the county.
Houston Housing Authority President Resigns Amid Investigation
Serious concerns were raised about the Houston Housing Authority’s financial oversight.
Houston ISD Considers Selling Property to Cover Costs
Following the failure of a $4.4 billion bond at the ballot box, district officials are looking for alternative avenues of funding.
Houston Man Indicted for Attempting to Aid ISIS
Anas Said was arrested and indicted for attempting to provide material support to foreign terrorist group ISIS.