The Texas Education Agency appoints new monitors for oversight in Houston and Socorro ISDs to address compliance and governance issues, special education, and operational sustainability.

The House Ethics Committee is probing GOP Reps. Hunt and Jackson over their campaign funds' use for private club dues.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office paid tribute to fallen deputies and addressed gun violence and African American history in a newsletter featured on Facebook.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office congratulated new detention officers on their recent graduation, inviting others to pursue careers in law enforcement.

The endangered-species listing of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard pits conservation efforts against the economic interests of the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin.

Social media campaigns have helped save hundreds of homeless pets from euthanasia in Houston, drawing adopters from various states and prompting local shelters to collaborate with foundations to reduce adoption fees.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez was honored with the PRSA Houston CEO Communicator of the Year Award for effective communication within Harris County's diverse community.

League City Council's upcoming meeting is scheduled for June 25 at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast live for remote viewing. Public comments require sign-up and address provision. Regular meetings take place bi-monthly at the Municipal Complex.

Houston's appeal for reverse ruling on underfunding street projects was denied, while the city approved a $1.5 billion firefighter settlement, potentially worsening its budget deficit. An appeal to the Texas Supreme Court is planned.

League City has tightened its solicitation ordinance, requiring permits and IDs for solicitors, and setting specific rules on where and when they can operate to protect resident's peace.

Governor Greg Abbott activates the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II readiness in response to a predicted tropical threat, focusing on safety and preparedness for potential heavy rainfall and flooding.

The Justice Department has settled with Colorado County, Texas, to make its election website ADA-compliant for people with disabilities, as part of the ADA Voting Initiative.

Duke Coon won the Conroe mayoral runoff election with 54.09% of the votes. New council members David Hairel and Shana Arthur also claimed victories in their respective races.