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Harris County Faces $1.3 Billion Shortfall in Flood Bond Projects
Only about 30 percent of the bond’s allocated funds have been spent so far.
24/7 Ban on Homeless Sleeping Outdoors Coming to Houston Under Updated Ordinance
In a bid to curb street homelessness and connect people with shelters, Houston plans to implement a 24/7 outdoor sleeping ban in key neighborhoods, backed by new funding and federal support.
Prosecutors Seek Cell Phone of Student Solicited for Sex by Elgin ISD Coach
Coach Devin Anderson was charged last year with having an illicit sexual “relationship” with a female student.
Harris County Officials to Consider Issues at Jail After 3 Deaths in 48 Hours
The Harris County Jail has been out of compliance with state standards for months.
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Kemp ISD Teacher Charged With Sexually Grooming Student
A North Texas high school teacher is in jail following allegations that he sexually groomed a student. Ryan Ashley Hedges, 42, was arrested Tuesday by the Kemp Independent School District Police Department and charged with sale, distribution, or display of harmful...
Conroe Kindergarten Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
A Conroe kindergarten teacher is in jail for allegedly soliciting a child for sex. Brian Daniel Schultz, 39, was arrested Tuesday and charged with online solicitation of a minor, a second-degree felony. Schultz taught at Snyder Elementary School in the Conroe...
GOP Commissioner Faces Criticism for Voting With Democrats on Fort Bend Redistricting Effort
Fort Bend County commissioners blocked an effort this week to hire outside counsel to assist with redistricting voter precincts. Republican Commissioner Vincent Morales voted with Democrats against the proposal, despite voting to fund the effort in the previous...
Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s Case Postponed
The ongoing legal saga involving Fort Bend County Judge KP George and his former Chief of Staff Taral Patel took another turn this week, as prosecutors delayed George’s hearing to allow for further evidence to be obtained. After months of legal proceedings involving...
Brazosport ISD Tells Voters $167M Bonds Won’t Raise Tax ‘Rate’
Brazosport Independent School District officials are asking voters to approve $167 million in bond debt to pay for “essential” improvements. District officials say the bonds—estimated to cost $258 million with interest—would require "zero" property tax rate increase,...
Lockhart Volleyball Coach Charged With Child Sex Crime
UPDATED April 23 with a statement from Lockhart ISD. A Lockhart man who coached youth volleyball and previously worked in a public school is accused of engaging a young child in sexual conduct. Aaron Aguilar, 28, was arrested last week and charged with sexual...
Houston Mayor Whitmire’s GOP Outreach Sparks Democrat Party Revolt
A group of Harris County Democrats is pushing to formally admonish Houston Mayor John Whitmire for his plans to attend an event for Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. The move, led by roughly 30 Democrat precinct and congressional chairs, accuses Whitmire of...
Houston City Council Adopts New Rules for Short-Term Rentals
A new ordinance passed by the Houston City Council introduces sweeping changes for short-term rental operators. The Houston City Council approved a new ordinance last week establishing regulations for short-term rentals (STRs) within city limits. According to the...
Mesquite ISD’s $600 Million Bond Would Cost $1.1 Billion With Interest
Mesquite Independent School District officials are asking voters to approve a $600 million bond package to expand, renovate, and replace facilities and equipment. With interest, the bonds would cost local property taxpayers $1.1 billion, according to the district’s...