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Harris County Mandates Backup Power
A new amendment in the Harris County fire code seeks to prevent power outages at assisted living facilities.
Katy ISD Teacher Faces Investigation After Allegedly Assaulting 9-Year-Old Autistic Student
Katy ISD confirmed the teacher is no longer employed by the district.
Parker County GOP Calls for Unity in Texas House Speaker Race
The local party is calling on all House Republicans to unite behind David Cook for speaker.
Houston Methodist Urologist Suspended Amid Cocaine Use Allegations & Impairment Concerns
The Texas Medical Board issued the suspension while Dr. Nathan Starke’s case is being investigated.
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Plans to Turn Glenbrook Golf Course into a Botanic Garden Meet Resistance
Some Houstonians are up in arms about a plan to turn the Glenbrook Golf Course into a taxpayer subsidized privately owned botanic garden. The project first began to draw attention when the Houston City Council, under Mayor Annise Parker, entered into a...
Liberal Mayor Defends House Speaker & Higher Taxes
During a recent interview, San Antonio’s newly elected mayor defended both Speaker Straus and the City of San Antonio’s record of high spending and property taxes. New infrastructure, higher taxes, immigration, and corporate welfare were also discussed. During the...
Donor Dollars Over Hurricane Survivors
For most, Hurricane Harvey meant rescue, recovery, and rebuilding, but one state lawmaker’s primary concern is the impact Harvey had on his campaign fundraising. State Rep. Wayne Faircloth (R-Galveston) is hosting an Austin fundraiser with special guest House Speaker...
Montgomery County Appraisal District Grows Bloated Budget
While some government entities in Montgomery County are working to decrease their budgets under intense pressure from grassroots activists, the Montgomery County Central Appraisal District instead actually voted to increase their budget by four percent....
Unaffordable Austin Seeks to Restrict More Jobs
Some Austinites took the spirit of Labor Day a little too seriously Monday morning by kicking off a campaign to impose a burdensome mandate on employers within the city. The campaign was launched by Work Strong Austin, a group of different community organizations at...
Huberty Wanted Life-Saving Resources Diverted to Garbage Pickup
While county officials were busy directing resources to rescue stranded and flooded Houstonians during Hurricane Harvey, one area state representative was asking for those resources to be diverted to pick up his trash. During a recent special meeting of the Harris...
Texas Will Appeal Order Blocking Anti-Sanctuary Cities Law
Texas is appealing a federal court order temporarily blocking the state’s new anti-sanctuary cities law that was set to go into effect September 1. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today asked the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to stay last week’s district court...
Turner: Houston Will Be Back Within a Year
In what has become a nightly occurrence, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference to announce $14 million in donations to the city and county’s relief fund and allow for various agencies to give a public update on their status. Off the bat, Turner...
Travis County Sheriff Delays Houston Rescue Efforts
As thousands of private citizens bravely responded with their individually owned boats and resources to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, nearby Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez waited to mobilize a single boat crew to assist with the disaster. Sheriff...