The Texas AG is investigating CenterPoint Energy for alleged misconduct during Hurricane Beryl, which caused widespread outages. Lawmakers are pushing for operational improvements from the utility company.

The race for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's seat has Houston veterans and newcomers competing, with ex-Mayor Sylvester Turner a key candidate despite calls for fresher leadership reflective of demographic shifts.

Texas university students returning to campus continue facing tension over pro-Palestinian protests amid accusations of antisemitism and First Amendment concerns.

Erica Lee Carter is considering running for her late mother, Sheila Jackson Lee's congressional seat in Houston, while other family members endorse ex-Mayor Turner for the role.

A heated Harris County Commissioners Court meeting ended with disputes, particularly between Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Adrian Garcia, as well as tension among other members.

Judge Brown dismissed most claims in a lawsuit over a student's dreadlocks but kept a sex discrimination claim, as the school defends its grooming policy.

Houston ISD begins the school year with fewer teachers and reports school rating improvements under Superintendent Mike Miles, focusing on educational transformation.

CenterPoint Energy faces criticism for its response to Hurricane Beryl and for not utilizing $800 million mobile generators, prompting Texas lawmakers and CenterPoint's CEO to address resilience and oversight issues.

Houston ISD may put a $4.4 billion bond on the November ballot for school renovations, HVAC upgrades, and security improvements, amidst community concerns and calls for alternatives.

The Houston Police Department is reshuffling its leadership amid a scandal involving suspended cases and retaliation complaints, with Assistant Chief Milton Wyatt Martin reassigned within the department.

League City released the details of its 2024 tax rates, outlining the no-new-revenue rate and the higher voter-approval rate, with the city stressing the importance of these rates for budget and services funding.

Sylvester Turner seeks to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, backed by her children and local politicians, aiming to maintain district momentum.

Over 4,000 Houston ISD employees left in June, part of 10,000+ departures since a state takeover. Teachers are resigning or retiring in large numbers amid district changes and a $528 million budget shortfall.