A former Texas Southern University official was sentenced to eight years in prison for felony theft and a separate charge involving sexual performance by a minor. He was also ordered to pay restitution.

The Texas legislature has passed a bill requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms, raising debate over the separation of church and state.

Harris County commissioners denied Judge Lina Hidalgo's request for funding to bring staff on a Paris trade mission, amid budget concerns and criticism of the expense.

Harris County constables demand pay equity following HPD's 38% pay raise, highlighting disparities and the potential exodus of deputies to higher-paying departments.

The Houston City Council approved a new contract for the HPD, increasing officers' salaries and adding 500 positions despite the city's looming fiscal challenges.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George appeared in court as a defendant on felony money laundering charges, with his attorneys alleging judicial bias and political motivation behind the accusations.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has highlighted the urgency to address deputies' pay disparities in Harris County to maintain public safety standards, with comparisons to Houston Police Department's higher wages potentially leading to deputy attrition.

Members of the Houston Police Officers' Union are voting on a proposed contract offering wage hikes and 500 new officer positions, despite budgetary concerns.

Houston officials are examining Mayor Whitmire’s $7 billion budget proposal, which includes workforce reductions and departmental consolidations without raising taxes. Concerns arise over potential service gaps due to the cuts.

Starbase, Texas becomes a city with SpaceX employees, including Mayor Bobby Peden, shaping its leadership amid concerns about governance and environmental oversight.

Trump's 2026 budget proposal includes significant cuts to NASA, affecting the Johnson Space Center, and targets other research agencies such as the NSF and NIH, raising concerns in the scientific community.

Houston police officers could receive a nearly 37% pay raise over five years if a new contract is approved, with an initial 10% increase by July 2025. This aims to boost morale and retention amid budget concerns.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire stands against racism after the firing of 12 HFD cadets for sharing racist content, upholding a zero-tolerance policy despite a financial loss.