District voters approved $494 million in school bond debt just four years ago.
Houston
Trump Admin Derails Houston-Dallas Train Grant, Saving Taxpayers Millions
The cost estimates for the project soared from $12 billion to over $40 billion.
Fort Bend ISD Approves Policy That Affirms Students’ Biological Sex
Schools will be required to notify the parents of any student requesting name or pronoun changes that do not align with their biological sex.
Harris County’s ‘Climate Justice’ Plan Proposes Using NGOs To Work Around the Law
The plan recommends new pollution taxes and promotes DEI.
More Than 700 Houston City Workers Accept Mayor’s Retirement Incentive
The city of Houston is projecting a $330 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026.
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Katy Mills Mall Investigation Uncovers Massive US Theft Syndicate Tied to Cartel
The thefts in Katy have been tied to similar crimes across the country.
Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston
The 248th District Court is known for granting bonds to dangerous criminals.
Houston ISD Announces Teacher Pay-For-Performance Structure Rolling Out in 2026
The new system will replace the tenure-based pay structure currently in operation.
Gov. Abbott Sets Special Election To Fill US House Seat Vacated by Sylvester Turner
Abbott says he does not want to rush an election in a county that has failed to conduct elections consistent with state law.
Spring Branch ISD Wants Voters to OK $631 Million in Sports Facility Bonds
With interest, the four bonds on the May ballot would cost taxpayers more than $1 billion.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Arrested on Money Laundering Charges
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office says the new charges are unrelated to the pending misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting the identity of a candidate.
Galveston County Voters To Decide on $186 Million Bond Package
Critics worry that the package is intended to benefit destination casinos, which are not currently legal in Texas.
Klein ISD Nurse Under Investigation After Medication Error Affects 3 Students
A nurse at Kuehnle Elementary School is now facing a criminal investigation for replacing students’ prescription medications with over-the-counter medications.
31 Illegal Aliens Detained in $22 Million Houston Gambling Ring Bust
A Pakistani national is charged with running the operation.
THIRD Huntsville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sex Crime in Three Weeks
Lauren Rudolph was a dyslexia teacher and cheer coach at Huntsville High School.
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Harris County Commissioners Vote for Higher Government Employee and Contractor Salaries
The new minimum wage has been set to $20 an hour for government workers and $21.65 for contractors.
Pearland ISD Teacher’s Aide Accused of Sending Explicit Videos to 14-Year-Old Student
Jerel Griffin allegedly sent his victim illicit sexual communications using a phone he gave the student.
Houston’s Efficiency Project Expanded to Public Works, Controller’s Office
The audit has discovered city credit card misuse, broken procurement processes, and inefficient government departments.
Man With ICE Detainer Accused of Practicing Dentistry Without a License in Houston
Ceasar Augusto Perez Mejia had previously been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Houston Bar Shooting Suspect Arrested, ICE Detainer Issued
Venezuelan national Jose Miguel Briceno is accused of aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting.
Conroe School Employee Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Michael Perry was a Crime Stoppers “Featured Felon.”
Former Houston ISD Official on Trial for Corruption
A Houston ISD official and a district vendor were initially indicted in December 2021 on multiple charges, with additional tax-related counts added in April 2022.
Houston’s Montrose Center To Host Drag Show Open to Children
The non-profit provides LGBT “services” to children as young as seven.
Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum Sample Approved by Fort Bend ISD Board
Bluebonnet Learning is a state-owned, free educational curriculum that includes religious references.
Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission Sets Date for ‘Banned Book’ Fair
The event will be open to children.