Residents continue to oppose a plan promoted by officials and developers to add passenger service to the city-owned airport.
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Houston ISD Spent Hundreds of Millions Without Receiving Board Approval
The school board will vote this Thursday on the ratification of up to $870 million in vendor awards that have already been spent.
Texas Completes 1.5-Mile Border Wall in Starr County
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced the completion of the 1.5-mile border wall on a recently acquired ranch.
Houstonians Could Face New Monthly Waste Fee, but Mayor Urges Accountability First
The director of the Solid Waste Management Department is proposing a fee structure, but Mayor Whitmire is urging patience as the city awaits the results of an audit.
Harris County Commissioners Court Attendance Sparks Debate, Hidalgo Responds
Republican Commissioner Tom Ramsey criticized Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo for missing 36 percent of meetings.
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Carroll ISD Plans New Offerings: Biblical Foundations, Arts, and Career Courses
One of the proposed courses includes instruction on the Bible and its impact on Western civilization, while another focuses on career prep for students.
Houston Port Commission Chairman Reappointed Amid DOJ Lawsuit
Ric Campo was unanimously reappointed to Chair the Port Commission but the Camden CEO is currently facing a lawsuit from the DOJ.
Harris County Man Allegedly Targets Ex-Girlfriend’s Family After Multiple Low-Bond Releases
A no-contact order was finally imposed after Vicente Rodriguez was repeatedly arrested for harassing the family.
Celina ISD Bus Monitor Arrested for Sexual Contact With Student
Timothy Adams is facing two felony charges.
Texas Mom Warned School District About Insecure Student Data
Lovejoy ISD parent Laura Giles has been raising alarms about the risk schools’ data collection poses to students’ privacy.
Medina County GOP Calls for Unity in Texas House
The local Republican party is calling upon lawmakers to unite behind State Rep. David Cook for speaker of the House.
Klein ISD Substitute Teacher Charged After Watching Pornography in Class
A judge denied the Harris County District Attorney’s request to prohibit Kenneth Hartley from contacting any minor as a condition of bond.
Chinese Companies Buy Tarrant Oil, Lobby Texas Lawmakers
The companies—tied to the Chinese Communist Party—are extracting oil all over the state, with 34 wells in Tarrant County.
Keller ISD Considers Controversial Plan to Divide District
Parents and school board members are divided in their reactions to newly revealed discussions about splitting Keller ISD into two separate districts.
Harris County’s LGBT Commission Plans to Host ‘Banned Book’ Fair
The commission plans to use the fair as a means of pushing the LGBT agenda.
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Harris County Mandates Backup Power
A new amendment in the Harris County fire code seeks to prevent power outages at assisted living facilities.
Katy ISD Teacher Faces Investigation After Allegedly Assaulting 9-Year-Old Autistic Student
Katy ISD confirmed the teacher is no longer employed by the district.
Parker County GOP Calls for Unity in Texas House Speaker Race
The local party is calling on all House Republicans to unite behind David Cook for speaker.
Houston Methodist Urologist Suspended Amid Cocaine Use Allegations & Impairment Concerns
The Texas Medical Board issued the suspension while Dr. Nathan Starke’s case is being investigated.
McKinney Moves Forward With Controversial Airport Plan
Mckinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission will vote next week on a site plan for expanding the city-owned airport.
Montgomery County Officer Warns: ‘Child Predators Look Like Everybody Else’ Following Recent Arrest
A former Woodlands Mall security guard and children’s tennis coach is facing additional charges in an ongoing child exploitation case.
Grapevine City Council Approves Legislative Agenda
City leaders say they will work with one of the largest taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations in the upcoming session.
School Choice Proponent, Opponent Debate Whether Educational Freedom Helps Texans
Education activist Hollie Plemons debated Texas Home School Coalition’s Director of Public Policy Jeremy Newman at a Tarrant County GOP meeting.
Harris County Commissioner Launches ‘Wasted Potential’ Campaign
Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey’s “Wasted Potential” campaign targets excessive county spending.
Harris County DA Teare Caught in Law License Controversy Days After Taking Office
Teare’s eligibility to practice law has now been restored.