Additionally, Molly Cook will fill the remainder of Mayor John Whitmire’s term in the state senate.
Houston
School Trustee Suspended from X After Exposing Inappropriate Books in District Libraries
Fort Bend ISD Trustee David Hamilton said the reason for the suspension wasn’t explained.
City of Houston and Fire Department Reach Deal
The city plans to pay $656.5 million to settle the eight-year labor dispute.
Conroe Councilmen Could Be Booted Off May Ballot
Candidate applications filed by Curt Maddux and Todd Yancey were not properly notarized.
Houston Mayor Announces Police Review Task Force Members
The committee is meant to collect data, review the Houston Police Department’s work, ensure transparency, and report to Mayor Whitmire.
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A ‘Dark Day’ for Houston Police
There were 4,107 adult sexual assault cases wrongly closed without investigation.
Houston ISD Efficiency Report Outlines New Changes
The plan starts by aligning district spending with the district budget.
Citizens Call for Prayer Vigil Against Pro-abortion Idol in Houston
The statue has been placed on the University of Houston’s campus ahead of its scheduled date.
New Poll Shows Harris County District Attorney Underwater
Incumbent district attorney Kim Ogg is trailing her opponent, and former employee, Sean Teare by 38 points.
Houston Gets a ‘D’ on the State of the City Finances
The report found that when all debt is considered, Houston has a taxpayer burden of $9,000.
Harris County Appraisal District Election Will Give Voters a Voice
A voter-approved proposition in November allows for the election of appraisal district board members in Harris County, which annually appraises 1.9 million parcels of property for property tax purposes.
Lakewood Church Shooter Identified as Transgender
The shooter’s rifle had a sticker with the word “Palestine.”
Another Klein Teacher Busted for Child Porn
Sebastian Baraldi is the third Klein ISD teacher in three months arrested for sex crimes involving children.
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.
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Houston Hotel Cancels Pro-Hamas Event Following Backlash
Gov. Greg Abbott, a supporter of Israel, publicly commended the hotel’s cancellation.
Abusive Government Schools: Patterns of Damage
An examination of allegations at Lamar CISD, Highland Park ISD, and Conroe ISD.
Spring Branch ISD Employee Charged With Inappropriate Relationship With Student
According to court records, Sonia Heredia admitted to beginning the relationship this past summer.
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.