Sugar Land proposes a $350 million bond for civic upgrades, including public safety and infrastructure, with a potential property tax increase. The bond will be voted on in November.

Harris County may relaunch its guaranteed income initiative as Uplift Harris 2.0 with modifications to meet legal challenges, offering pre-loaded spending cards to selected households.

Mayor John Whitmire claims, without evidence, that pro-Palestinian protesters outside his home were funded by Iran, amid discussions on a new protest-restriction ordinance.

The Houston Chronicle reports on Houston's struggle for greater representation in the H-GAC, despite voter support for Proposition B, deliberations are stalled, and key figures like Judge Hidalgo have been absent from many meetings.

Montgomery County approves an $18 million budget for property appraisals, accounting for the region's rapid growth and the need for new technology and additional staff.

Houston confirms Noe Diaz as Police Chief and Tom Muñoz as Fire Chief, both bringing experience and a commitment to address staffing and public safety effectively.

Texas declined participation in the federal Summer EBT program, citing implementation challenges and existing commitments, affecting food support for low-income families.

Sylvester Turner wins the nomination to run for Texas' 18th Congressional District as a Democrat, following the death of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

Harris County's 2022 election review found no fraud, but charged ex-employee Darryl Blackburn with theft and tampering for mishandling ballot paper, attributed to personal gain, not political motives.

Darryl George appeals against his school district's hair policy, citing conflict with the CROWN Act, as the legal battle includes a sex discrimination claim but not racial discrimination.

Attorney General Ken Paxton's office spending on voter fraud cases is questioned after reports show minimal prosecutions despite millions allocated to the effort.

Erica Lee Carter is running for her late mother's, Sheila Jackson Lee's, U.S. House seat to continue her legacy after her passing from pancreatic cancer.

DA Kim Ogg will announce charges linked to the 2022 Harris County elections after a Texas Rangers probe, involving a county official charged with theft and tampering.