Houston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring local leaders like Dr. Andrea Tania Cruz for contributions to healthcare, among others, following Mayor Whitmire's acknowledgment.

Both Harris County Democratic and Republican parties oppose HISD's $4.4 billion bond over transparency and leadership concerns.

Harris County Judge Frank Aguilar died in a car crash after his vehicle struck a pole. Gov. Greg Abbott will appoint a successor for his position until the next election.

Conroe City Council has replaced a flat water fee with a percentage-based fee for apartment residents after considering fairness and equity, reducing their water bill by 10% to better match actual usage.

Houston's tap water has a safe, but unusual earthy flavor due to natural compounds, with Public Works suggesting remedies like chilling or adding lemon.

The University of Houston-Downtown plans to double its campus by 2050, expand academic programs, and integrate into the business district, fostering closer ties between education and employment.

The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department has transformed an old correctional facility into the Opportunity Center, focusing on education and vocational training for juvenile justice-involved youth in Houston.

Houston voters will decide on a $4.4 billion bond for HISD school upgrades without raising property taxes, despite skepticism about HISD's fiscal management.

HISD officials are addressing safety concerns in schools, considering metal detectors, re-evaluating the cell phone policy during emergencies, and increasing patrol officer visibility.

Judge KP George of Fort Bend County is cooperating with a criminal investigation into claims he helped create fake social media accounts to influence elections.

Harris County homeowners are facing a property tax increase of 8%, surpassing the usual cap, set to begin on October 1. The County Commissioners Court approved this with a 4-1 vote, raising the general fund to $2.6 billion and salaries for officials.

Conroe ISD has approved a 2.5% pay raise for all employees and expanded its Teacher Incentive Allotment Program, with average teacher salaries increasing by $1,600.

Harris County approved a $2.6 billion budget with a controversial 8% property tax hike to cover disaster-related costs and other expenditures, including raises for elected officials.