Outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said that she felt the Attorney General’s office would be the best agency to prosecute the cases.
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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.
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The ‘City With No Property Taxes’ Might Soon Have Them
The Stafford City Council is considering a measure to create a property tax, which would have to be approved by residents.
Tomball ISD Superintendent Named Finalist for Woke Organization’s Award
The School Superintendents Association is known to promote COVID-19 vaccines for young children and the leftist “diversity, equity, and inclusion” ideology.
Colony Ridge Board Awards $16 Million to Company with Close Ties
The paving company is closely connected to Colony Ridge board members, developers, and their families.
Fort Bend ISD Teacher Arrested on Warrant out of Georgia for Sex Trafficking
The district says the teacher resigned prior to being arrested.
Spring Branch ISD Teacher Accused of Sexual Relationship with Student
Stephen Griffin taught at Memorial High School and is facing 2 to 20 years in prison.
Fort Bend ISD Principal Arrested for Solicitation in Sex Trafficking Sting
Clements High School Principal James Brian Shillingburg was arrested for soliciting a prostitute.
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Files for Re-Election to Congress
Jackson Lee is currently facing a primary challenge from former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards.
Texas State Sen. John Whitmire Wins Houston Mayoral Race
Whitmire faced fellow Democrat Shelia Jackson Lee in the runoff.
Houston Officials Delay Vote on Providing Citizens Relief from High Water Bills
City officials will now vote on the proposed relief next week.
Lawmakers Call For Full Investigation into Antisemitic Incident at Dickinson High School
State Sen. Mayes Middleton and State Rep. Greg Bonnen are calling for a “thorough and transparent investigation.”
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Texas Education Agency Announces Takeover of Houston Independent School District
The move comes after more than three years of litigation and seeks to address poor student performance.
Houston Doctor Fights Texas Medical Board Over the COVID Jab, Ivermectin
“I did nothing wrong and will fight for what’s right—which is caring for patients.”
Texas Lt. Gov. Calls for Election Redo in Harris County
After a ballot shortage during the 2022 elections in Harris County, Dan Patrick is calling for a redo election.
Spring Branch School Board Removes ‘Anti-white’ Book From Middle School Libraries
The SBISD school board voted to boot a book filled with critical race theory from middle school libraries.
Harris County Judge Candidate Calls for Re-do of Botched Election
Republican county judge candidate Alexandra Del Moral Mealer is contesting the November 8 election.
Candidate Seeks Do-over of Botched Harris County Election
Republican judicial candidate Erin Lunceford contests the results of the county’s November 8 election.
Former Liberty ISD Employees Arrested for Endangering Special Needs Child
Three women are being charged with multiple counts of child abuse after locking a 5-year-old special needs student in an isolated room for hours, forcing him to consume his own feces and urine.
Harris County Accepts Results of Latest Election Fiasco
Harris County GOP says Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum “needs to be held accountable for repeatedly violating Texas election law.”
Governor Greg Abbott Calls for Investigation of Harris County Elections
Harris County elections have been plagued by issues for years.
Democrat Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Squeaks Out a Win
“Hidalgo still is the favorite, in a sense that she’s in a blue county and she has the support of Democratic activists, she hasn’t lost that.”