Austin firefighters voted in favor of the no-confidence resolution on Friday.
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Texas City Man Found Guilty of Tampering With a Corpse, Gets Probation
Despite the jury recommending Christopher Lee Maldonado face five years in jail, the judge reduced his sentence to probation.
Former Houston Mayor and US Rep. Sylvester Turner Has Died
The Texas Democrat has been an elected official for over 30 years.
Houston Mayor Completes Overhaul of Montrose TIRZ Board
Mayor John Whitmire has replaced members of city boards as their terms expired.
Harris County Approves Nearly $900k in Legal Reimbursements for County Judge & Staff
The reimbursement for Hidalgo and her former staffers is to cover legal fees related to a bid-rigging investigation in 2022.
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City View ISD Tries to Block Mom From Daughter’s ‘Senior Night’ Event
Administrators at the North Texas school district criminally trespassed the parent after she criticized how the district handled bullying against her child.
Former State Rep. Scott Sanford Enters McKinney Mayoral Race
Expansion of the city-owned airport could be a key issue in the May election.
Analysis: Who’s Raising and Lowering Taxes in Upton County?
Upton County property tax rates are a mixed bag of cuts and hikes over a three-year period.
LGBT Non-profit Provides ‘Therapeutic Support’ to Students in Houston Schools
The Hatch Youth Safe Zones Project provides on-campus “affirming” counseling for LGBT students.
Katy Faces First De-annexation Challenge Under New Texas Law
A landowner wants to de-annex 80 acres from Katy’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Harris County Commissioners Court to Evaluate Work-from-Home Policy
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is ending work-from-home provisions for city employees starting February 1.
West Texas Teacher, Coach Charged With Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child
Justin Esquell is accused of sexually abusing a victim for four years, starting when the child was under the age of 14.
Report: CCP Infiltration of Texas Cities
State Sen. Bob Hall recommends any ban on agreements between Texas and Chinese cities needs to be enforced.
Harris County & Houston Issue Opposing Guidance on Prep for Freeze
Houston Public Works has asked citizens to avoid dripping their faucets, citing more than 1,000 active water main leaks and aging infrastructure.
Conroe ISD Substitute Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Martial Arts Student
Stephen Zarruk allegedly abused a “young juvenile student” during training at a martial arts studio in The Woodlands.
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Tussle Over East Texas Wind Farm Headed to Trial
Residents of Fannin and Lamar counties are fighting to stop development of the Bug Tussle Wind Ranch.
Round Rock ISD Uses Taxpayer Money on Sexual Identity Swag
A public information request revealed that the district spent more than $600 dollars on rainbow fans and stickers.
Austin Light Rail Scheme Remains on Ice After Trial Postponed
Legal challenges to Project Connect are unlikely to be resolved anytime soon.
Austin Public Library Recommends Chest Binding Book for Teens
Chest binding has several reported side effects, including pain, shortness of breath, digestive issues, and neurological issues.
Houston Settles With Firefighters
The City Council approved the agreement after an eight-year battle between the city and its firefighters.
City of Fort Worth Funds Sexualized LGBT Event
The event, sponsored by the non-profit group Visit Fort Worth, is known to be given funding by the city.
Fort Worth Hires ‘Diversity’ Consultant
Documents uncovered by Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French show that the Fort Worth City Council expanded funding for its Diversity and Inclusion Department by $150,000 to fund a business equity study.
Republicans Elected to Harris County Appraisal District Board
Republican-endorsed candidates Kyle Scott and Ericka McCrutcheon beat their Democrat-supported opponents.
Texas Supreme Court Extends Pause on Harris County Guaranteed Income Program
Harris County’s controversial guaranteed basic income pilot program Uplift Harris planned to send a $500 monthly stipend to low-income families with no strings attached.
Dallas City Council Approves Resolution Condemning Border Security Legislation
The resolution asserts that enforcing a new border security law would strain police resources and negatively impact relationships with the community.