Even before the council meeting began, activists showed up outside city hall to voice their opposition.
Local
Police Union Warns Houstonians the City Is Not Safe
Union leaders blame staffing shortages and too many suspected criminals being allowed to walk free.
Granbury School Bond Opponent Arrested Over Campaign Bus Permit
“No Bond Bus Tour” driver Steve Biggers said the Hood County sheriff’s department has been “weaponized” against citizens speaking against the bond.
Travis County DA Could Be Removed Under New State Law
José Garza has made headlines for vowing not to prosecute illegal abortions and for not prosecuting certain drug-related cases.
Kerrville Residents Sue City Over Controversial Anti-Solicitation Ordinance
The group accused the city of Kerrville of unfairly targeting candidates intent on challenging incumbents.
MOST RECENT
Huffman ISD Accuses AG’s Office of Election Interference in Response to Electioneering Lawsuit
The district is under fire for a leaked recording of Superintendent Benny Soileau encouraging staff to support anti-school choice Republicans.
Houston ISD Expected to Seek Multibillion Dollar Bond
While the district hasn’t said how much a proposed bond would cost, a local paper reported that a recent estimate was for between $3.5 and $5 billion.
UT’s Civitas Institute Hosts Discussion on How America Became ‘Family Unfriendly’
The discussion included consideration of several different factors hampering the formation of families.
Harris County Audit Finds Purchasing Issues
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wants to move vendor contracting authority after a new report from the County Auditor highlighted several long-running issues.
Kinney County Officials Ask Gov. Abbott for Immediate Special Session on Border Security
The border officials want lawmakers to establish a new statewide agency to protect the public from transnational criminal organizations.
Democrat Sues Tarrant County GOP for Place on Executive Committee
Chris Rector, who won a Republican precinct chair position, is suing the party after being deemed administratively ineligible.
Kaufman ISD Residents to Consider $387 Million Bond
Residents are also being asked to approve a $950 million bond in the county’s first water district.
Georgetown ISD Puts Billion Dollar Bond on May Ballot
Local property taxpayers already owe more than $951 million in bond debt.
Leftist Faculty Group ‘Shocked’ by UT Austin Termination Letters to DEI Staff
The state law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and hiring practices in universities went into effect in January.
Victoria Public Library Removes ‘Reading’ and ‘Literacy’ from Mission Statement
Library Advisory Board members are accusing City Manager Jesus Garza of trying to silence citizens’ concerns.
ARCHIVE
City Officials Consider Property Tax Increases and Garbage Fee for Houston Residents
The administration may seek to lift both the city’s local property tax cap and the state-imposed property tax cap in one ballot measure this November.
Montgomery County Adopts Citizen-Led Library Book Review Policy
The new policy puts citizens in charge of determining what taxpayer-funded library materials are appropriate for children and young adults.
New Details Emerge in Conservative Professor’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against UT
Allegations of nepotism, at the university president’s behest, are a reminder of ugly recent history.
Kerrville City Council Passes Controversial Anti-Solicitation Ordinance Despite Pushback
The ordinance bars all soliciting, peddling, and canvassing on public sidewalks.
Gender Identity Assignment at Houston High School Sparks Concerns Among Parents, Students
The assignment used an online tool called the “Genderbread Person” and asked students to analyze different aspects of gender.
Austin Hires DEI-Promoting City Manager
T.C. Broadnax is currently the City Manager of Dallas, where he has faced criticism for his handling of crime, homelessness, and police oversight.
Granbury ISD Puts $300 Million Bond on May Ballot
Local citizens are speaking out against the tax increase.
Sugar Land to Ban Smoke Shops
The City Council is considering amending the development code to remove “tobacco, hookah, and vapor retail store” as a permitted use, effectively banning any new stores, lounges, or bars that primarily sell tobacco-related products from opening.
Pastors, Residents Speak Out Against Sexually Explicit Books at Fort Bend ISD Board Meeting
Books like What Girls Are Made Of by Elena K. Arnold feature sexual imagery as well as jokes about abortion.
McKinney Airport Expansion PAC Violated Campaign Ethics Laws
The Texas Ethics Commission fined McKinney Above the Rest PAC $2,500 for “substantial” unreported financial activity.