Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes "Jocelyn's Law," which aims to deny bail to capital murder suspects in honor of the young murder victim, Jocelyn Nungaray.

Katy Independent School District has banned smart watches and personal devices in classrooms to reduce distractions and standardize technology use with district-provided Chromebooks.

Houston ISD reports gains in NWEA MAP exams in reading and math but not in science; NES schools show more growth than non-NES ones. STAAR results indicate improvements in elementary reading.

Two Houston ISD union leaders face possible job loss amidst debates on free speech; Williams disputes her firing over social media use, McKinzie over alleged threatening comments. Both claim misinterpretation by the district.

Spring Branch ISD board unanimously rejected new Title IX regulations regarding gender identity and orientation, risking $56 million in federal funding due to the conflict with Texas state laws.

Houston invests over $930,000 to combat the fentanyl crisis, with training for responders and support for opioid users, amid a rise in overdose deaths. A documentary film also highlights the issue.

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.