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.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over its new Uplift Harris program, challenging the constitutionality of $500 monthly payments to low-income families.

Clear Creek ISD increased bus driver pay from $20.56 to $22 an hour, with a $3,000 signing bonus for new drivers with CDL, and extended work hours to address service needs and labor market trends.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire discussed his tenure and plans without detailing new policies or how to finance the city's recent fire union settlement in his State of the City address.

Sen. John Cornyn leads in fundraising with $18.3 million for GOP, positioning him as a serious contender to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP Leader.

Montgomery County officials rejected an upgrade to its voting machines due to public concern over tampering, despite no network connectivity for the machines.

The Houston Police Department launched a new dashboard to provide updates on over 260,000 suspended cases, aiming to improve transparency and public trust.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's raids on Latino leaders for alleged vote fraud spark outcry from civil rights groups decrying voter intimidation and abuse of power.