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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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Houston Deficit Grows After Legal Loss
Following a Texas Supreme Court ruling denying the City of Houston’s appeal of a decision ordering the city to spend $100 million more on water drainage infrastructure, City Controller Chris Hollins warned that without significant cuts or increased revenue, he might...
Water Leak Leads to Destruction of Crucial Evidence in Missouri City Police Department Cases
A water leak in the Missouri City Police Department's evidence room has led to the destruction of key criminal evidence, potentially jeopardizing around 100 cases and sparking a full-scale investigation. The issue began on October 30, 2024, when a water leak in the...
Former Houston Public Works Manager Sentenced to 10 Years for Bribery
Former Houston Public Works Manager Patrece Lee has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for bribery after pleading guilty. The Harris County District Attorney's office dropped four other felony charges in exchange for Lee pleading guilty to bribery. Lee reportedly...
‘Qualified Immunity’ Arguments On Trial in Lorena ISD Sex Abuse Case
An appellate court ruling in a pre-K student’s sex abuse lawsuit against Lorena ISD could impact the success of “qualified immunity” claims used by Texas school district officials to avoid responsibility for kids being physically harmed on campus. On Monday, a...
Houston ISD Budgeted $2 Million for Bond Election Prep
Houston Independent School District’s 2024-2025 budget reveals a $2 million allocation for planning a bond election. The 2024 bond was ultimately shot down by voters, but the allocation has sparked concerns about the district’s use of public funds and the legality of...
Grand Prairie ISD Approves Secret Separation Settlement With Fired Superintendent
Following months of community complaints and calls for transparency, Grand Prairie Independent School District trustees have approved a voluntary separation agreement with their former superintendent, Jorge Arredondo. The agreement includes an undisclosed payout and...
Two Harris County Officials Want To Keep Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Aliens
Two Harris County officials joined the ongoing legal challenge against an executive order by President Donald Trump that blocks the children of illegal aliens from receiving U.S. citizenship just for being born in the U.S. In the January 20 executive action, Trump...
After Girls’ Sports Investigation, Irving ISD Faces Legal Threat Over Censorship
Following an investigation that exposed potential violations of Texas law protecting girls’ sports in Irving Independent School District, the district has now been accused of violating the First Amendment by censoring critics on social media. Last week, Accuracy in...
Pastor, Substitute Teacher Arrested Again for Child Sex Crimes
UPDATED February 6 with Nall's substitute teaching employment information provided by Quitman ISD. A former East Texas pastor and substitute teacher has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child—his second arrest in two years for a child sex crime....