Houston Council Member Pollard is advocating for a policy update to include misconduct procedures after a firefighter's case of sexual misconduct highlighted procedural limitations.

A neurosurgeon from Sugar Land agrees to pay over $2 million to settle claims of submitting false Medicare claims for neurostimulator electrode surgery.

The Texas Board of Education approved biblical lessons for K-5 public schools, prompting both support and legal challenges over separation of church and state issues.

Governor Greg Abbott orders Texas state agencies to divest all investments in China, citing financial risks linked to the Chinese Communist Party and aiming to protect Texas' financial interests.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas issued an executive order to protect against alleged espionage threats from China, affecting state agencies and universities with new security measures.

Houston City Council is considering a change to allow a non-engineer to lead its Public Works, a move that alarms professional engineers concerned about public safety and infrastructure integrity.

David A. Northern, Sr. resigned as president and CEO of the Houston Housing Authority amid a federal investigation and criticisms of inefficient leadership.

Erica Lee Carter was sworn into the U.S. House, succeeding her late mother Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, at a ceremony reflecting community ties.

HISD is contemplating selling nearly 20 properties post a failed $4.4 billion bond, sparking community concerns over transparency and the use of proceeds.

The BJS report provides in-depth analysis of psychostimulant-related federal offenses in 2022, tracking from arrest to imprisonment and detailing individual and systemic impacts.

The Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission proposes recommendations to support the queer community, including data collection, law enforcement training, and increased representation.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident school choice legislation, allowing public funds to be used for private schooling, will pass despite concerns it could harm public schools. Critics are skeptical about funding assurances.

The election of Jimmy Fullen as Galveston County sheriff is controversial due to accusations of falsified documents and an ongoing TCOLE investigation that could revoke his license.