Mayor Whitmire has promised additional details in the coming weeks.
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Republicans Lead in Harris County Appraisal District
Additionally, Molly Cook will fill the remainder of Mayor John Whitmire’s term in the state senate.
How One School District Disobeyed a Mother, Encouraged a Trans Delusion
As Emelie Schmidt struggled with gender dysphoria, Port Neches-Groves ISD threw gasoline on the fire.
Harris County Jail Reprimanded by State
The jail has failed to meet the minimum staffing standard of one detention officer for every 48 inmates.
Billions in Bonds on Ballots Around Houston
Less than one percent of voters in Harris County have turned out to vote.
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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.
Houston Police Officers Demoted, Mayoral Committee Will Review Suspended Cases
Both Mayor Whitmire and Chief Finner promised that there will be accountability once the review is complete.
Houston Budget Faces $160m-plus Shortfall
Houston Finance Director Melissa Dubowksi told city council members to expect a shortfall of at least $160 million in the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget.
Harris County District Attorney Ousted by Soros-backed Challenger Sean Teare
Incumbent District Attorney Kim Ogg lost by a nearly 50 point margin.
State Rep. Jacey Jetton Unseated by Matt Morgan
The impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton was a featured issue in this race.
Fort Bend ISD Library Books Feature Sexually Explicit, Anti-Religious Themes
Five books in Fort Bend ISD school libraries contain sexually explicit and anti-Christian material.
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.
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Disgraced Elections Admin Taken to Court Over Runoff Ballot Security
Harris County Republican Party says disgraced Democrat Isabel Longoria violated ballot chain-of-custody laws in Tuesday’s primary runoff.
Harris County GOP: Longoria to Violate Texas Election Code—Again
Republicans say the disgraced election administrator is bypassing ballot security rules and “pre-blaming” the party for counting delays in Tuesday’s primary runoffs.
Runoff Preview: Torian-Barineau and DeAyala Square Off for House District 133
Shelley Torian-Barineau and Mano DeAyala compete to represent Houstonians in the state House.
The Spider Web of Power in Texas’ Largest County
Rodney Ellis’ network of relationships works against citizens in Harris County.
Former Texas Association of School Boards President Loses School Board Election
Former TASB President Jim Rice lost the Fort Bend ISD school board race as parents fight back against indoctrination in schools.
Runoff Preview: Berry and Troxclair Fight for House District 19
Justin Berry and Ellen Troxclair are competing to represent Central Texas in the state House.
Incestuous Dealings in Harris County Government Raise Alarms
Connections exposed between Democrat Commissioner Rodney Ellis and organizations receiving taxpayer money.
Harris County Jail Releases Hundreds of Defendants
“This is just the latest example of dysfunction and incompetence from Harris County leadership.”
League of Women Voters Honors Disgraced Harris County Elections Administrator
“Making Democracy Work” dinner will honor failed election official Isabel Longoria.
School District Refuses to Allow Parental Review of Sexual Violence Seminar
“How can you allow a third party to present anything to our students without vetting the material or making it available for parents to review?”