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Harris County Commissioners Seek Details on Judge Hidalgo’s Proposed Child Care Tax
Hidalgo is advocating to raise local taxes to keep spending on programs that were federally subsidized by COVID-era disaster funds.
NGOs Revealed to Facilitate Out-of-State Gender Treatments for Texas Minors
The founder of Parents of Trans Youth revealed the information at the “Good Trouble Lives On” protest in Houston.
Houston Expands Civility Ordinance to 24 Hours in Downtown Areas
The ordinance will prohibit the homeless from camping on downtown Houston sidewalks.
Texas City ISD Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
John Derrick Taylor has been employed by the school district since 2018.
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Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congressional Seat Amid Potential Redistricting Shake-Up
Republican State Rep. Steve Toth has launched a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw for Texas’ 2nd Congressional District, though the district may change before the March 2026 election. Toth (R–The Woodlands) is a five-term lawmaker who currently...
Lorena ISD Trustees Reject Another Retaliation Complaint From Mom of Special-Needs Student
Elected trustees in Lorena Independent School District dismissed a second complaint brought by a mother who accused administrators of retaliating against her after she advocated for her special-needs child. Following a closed-door hearing Monday night, the school...
Harris County Official Disputes $1 Billion Flood Bond Discrepancies
A Harris County official is pushing back against reports of a $1 billion discrepancy in flood bond funds, labeling the allegations as "inaccurate and based on misinterpretations of the content included in recent reports." Emily Woodell, Chief External Affairs Officer...
Petition to Recall Texas City Mayor Nears Certification Threshold
A six-page affidavit has launched a potential recall of Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson, citing claims of leadership failures, police department dysfunction, and unilateral decisions that could have cost the city a billion-dollar development. The affidavit, submitted...
City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
A politically created affordability crisis in Texas’ capital city is poised to worsen, even as the Texas Legislature is set to address local government spending statewide. On Friday evening, Austin’s city manager released a $6.3 billion budget proposal. This...
Firefighters Union Votes ‘No-Confidence’ in Austin Fire Chief
An overwhelming number of Austin firefighters have voted “no-confidence” in Fire Chief Joel Baker. Baker had come under scrutiny for his handling of firefighter deployment to assist in water rescue operations during the devastating flooding in Kerr County. The...
South Texas School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
Former Progreso Independent School District Board President Francisco “Frank” Alanis was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for his role in a drug-trafficking operation that involved stashing cocaine at a local middle school. Two former Progreso mayors,...
ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in Houston-Area Operations in June
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests of 1,361 criminal aliens in the Houston area during June 2025, primarily individuals with prior convictions for serious offenses. The arrests, conducted by ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston...
Dallas District Judge Sanctioned Twice
Dallas County District Judge Amber Givens has been issued two public sanctions, a reprimand and an admonition, for a pattern of misconduct and violating two defendants' constitutional rights. The State Commission on Judicial Conduct is responsible for ensuring judges...