The district is under fire for a leaked recording of Superintendent Benny Soileau encouraging staff to support anti-school choice Republicans.
Houston
George Soros Funds Harris County District Attorney Challenger
Soros is turning his attention to the Harris County District Attorney’s race between incumbent Kim Ogg and Sean Teare.
Houston Makes Progress on Deal with Firefighters
A tentative agreement has been announced to end the city’s 8-year labor dispute with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association.
Fort Bend ISD Audits Bond Program
The Board of Trustees voted to approve an audit after $133 million in cost overruns from their $1.2 billion May 2023 bond package.
Houston Police Crisis Over Closed Sexual Assault Cases Worsens
Police Chief Troy Finner has announced that the true number of all wrongly closed cases is 264,000.
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Fort Bend Independent School District’s Bond Has $133M Shortfall
The $1.2 billion bond which voters approved in May of 2023 currently has a shortfall of $133 million.
University of Houston to Display Pro-Abortion Idol
The 18-foot tall statute is currently scheduled for display from February 28 to October 31.
Harris County GOP Chair Race Heats Up
The primary election will determine which candidate leads the Republican Party in the state’s largest county.
Former Houston Mayoral Aide Sentenced for Bribery
William Paul Thomas has been sentenced to a year in federal prison.
Cy-Fair School Board Committees to Meet Away from Public
Subcommittee membership is under quorum requirements and therefore doesn’t have to post their agenda or discussions, raising questions about accountability and transparency.
Harris County Commissioners Raise Toll Road Authority Executive’s Pay 40 Percent
The raise, which passed the court in a 4-1 vote, brings Trevino’s pay from $350,000 to $485,000.
Houston Police Department Revises Body Cam Policy
The new policy revision means the camera will be recording constantly, rather than only when an officer hits record.
Nearly $3 Million Spent on Botched Houston Police Raid
The Houston City Council approved another $1.7 million for legal fees related to the botched Harding Street Raid that led to the murders of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.
Houston Mayor Calls for Merging Police Forces
The consolidation effort would add roughly 300 officers to the Houston Police Department.
Harris County’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program May Be in Jeopardy
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt has asked the attorney general to look into the legality of such a program.
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Baylor College of Medicine to Require COVID-19 Shots
An email sent last week states that the school will now require students, faculty, and staff to receive the COVID shot.
ANALYSIS: On the Ground in Colony Ridge
The legislature is set to address the controversial development in an upcoming special session.
Residents Petition to Remove Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
The petition claims she is unfit and unable to carry out her official duties.
LGBT Group Promoted Radical Books While Protesting BRAVE Books Story Hour
BRAVE Books story hours were created as a conservative alternative to drag queen story time.
Cleveland ISD Special Ed Teacher Charged with Murdering Wife
James Anderson headed the special education department at Santa Fe Middle School.
Harris County Commissioners Pass ‘Book Sanctuary’ Resolution
Opponents say the resolution seeks to protect vile and pornographic material.
Drug Smuggler Caught with $650k in Cocaine Near Illegal Alien Housing Development
Experts warn this pattern will continue.
Spring Branch ISD Votes to Stop Sending ‘Robin Hood’ Payments
One trustee told the state to “come and take it.”
Katy ISD Adopts New Pro-Parent Gender Policy
After 6 hours of public comment and heated debates, the board voted 4-3 in favor of the new policy.
Katy ISD Board to Consider New Gender Policy
The new policy would prohibit staff from providing instructional materials on gender ideology and focus on parental authority.