Chavez was out on bond for four separate felonies when he was arrested in connection with a murder.
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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.
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Astrodome’s New Life? $1 Billion Revitalization Plan Faces Opposition
The Astrodome Conservancy says the current plan will be revenue-generating and largely privately funded.
Conservatives Capture Conroe ISD School Board
Four newly elected trustees complete an all-Mama Bear board.
Republicans Make Gains in Harris County
Harris County Republicans had their strongest showing since 2014, besting Democrats in judicial races and coming within striking distance for countywide offices.
Houston Voters Reject $4.4 Billion School Bond
The bond would have cost $8.8 billion to pay off.
ICE Houston Removes 25 Child Sex Offenders in October
Two of the 25 illegal aliens removed from the country were also confirmed gang members.
Two Illegal Aliens Caught and Deported by ICE Houston
One of the illegals caught is wanted for murder in Honduras.
Houston Mayor Announces City-sponsored Homeless Encampment
Mayor Whitmire has promised additional details in the coming weeks.
$1 Million Teacher Certification Cheating Ring Exposed
The ring allegedly profited $1 million on certifying unqualified teachers.
10 Percent of Harris County Inmates Are Illegal Aliens Under an ICE Hold
Over 1,000 inmates are being detained in the county jail before being taken into ICE custody.
Harris County Judge Promotes Houston ISD Bond
The bond is projected to cost more than $8 billion and is facing opposition from both local political parties for its exorbitant cost to taxpayers.
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Houston Controller Accused of Pay-to-Play by Mayor Whitmire
Controller Chris Hollins is selling sponsorships, the highest level of which awards the donor with a private dinner.
Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested for Recruiting Houston Middle School Students
Jorgenys Robertson Cova is an illegal alien from Venezuela who entered the U.S. two years ago.
Houston ISD Bond Faces Bipartisan Opposition
The bond is the largest of its kind in state history and is expected to cost as much as $8.8 billion when including interest.
Houston Officials Take Tax Increase Off the Table
The state has stepped in to cover $50 million in disaster recovery costs.
Huffman ISD Proposes 25 Percent Tax Hike Without Voter Approval
Elected officials plan to add up to 12 “disaster pennies” to the district’s property tax rate.
Cy-Fair ISD Boosts Property Taxes By $34 Million With ‘Disaster Pennies’
Other Texas school districts are also using the disaster exception to raise their property tax rates.
Parents Say Spring ISD Preschool Teachers Drugged Kids With ‘Sleepy’ Stickers
Staff members were immediately placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Spring ISD Police Department.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Deletes Post After Sen. Bettencourt Alleges Electioneering
A video of Hidalgo promoting voter registration through an overtly Democrat site instead of Harris County’s voter registrar office was posted to her official X account.
Suspects in Jocelyn Nungaray’s Murder May Be Tied to Violent Venezuelan Gang
Search warrants revealed that both men had videos and photos with gang signs and emojis linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.
Houston Mayor Joins Picket Line for Longshoremen’s Strike
The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that $2.1 billion in trade is at risk every day the strike continues.