Houston ISD seeks to terminate two union leaders amid controversy over social media use and alleged threats, raising questions about free speech in schools.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner admitted to a backlog of over 250,000 cases due to insufficient personnel and vows to address it, with 32 new investigators tackling the issue.

Trump and Abbott's endorsements influenced the Texas GOP primary, with many of their favored candidates winning or entering runoffs. High-profile races, including Phelan's, highlight the ongoing power struggle within the state's Republican Party.

Houston's mayor orders departments to propose 5% budget cuts, exempting only police and fire services, amidst a significant budget shortfall and a costly settlement with firefighters.

Mayor John Whitmire appoints an independent panel to review the Houston Police Department's handling of 250,000 suspended cases due to staffing shortages.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is planning reforms to address the city's high water bills, including replacing faulty meter units and improving customer service, though a detailed schedule is not set.

Bo Stallman won the Republican primary for Brazoria County sheriff with 73.89% of the votes against Richard Foreman, emphasizing his law enforcement experience.

Houston ISD introduces a new compensation plan to increase salaries for its 27,000 employees, with considerable raises for teachers set for the 2024-2025 school year, pending board approval.

Jimmy Fullen wins the Republican primary for Galveston County sheriff with 57% of the vote, advancing to face Democrat Mark A. Salinas in the November election.

Sean Teare wins over incumbent Kim Ogg in the Harris County DA Democratic primary, receiving support from key figures and addressing violent crime while Ogg criticizes Soros' PAC funding for Teare.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg was initially unable to vote due to a mishap involving her partner accidentally voting under her name. The issue was later resolved, enabling Ogg to cast her ballot.

Two Houston Police Department assistant chiefs were demoted due to the improper suspension of 264,000 incident cases, some of which included sexual assault cases.

Spring Branch ISD trustees are considering removing the name of former Superintendent Klussmann from a center after his critique of budget cuts, sparking community debate over motives and free speech.