The Katy ISD board voted 5-2 against hiring chaplains as counselors in schools, citing concerns over church-state separation and preferring existing secular mentorship programs.

Houston Police Chief Finner reports a backlog of 264,000 cases due to staffing shortages, including property and violent crimes. He plans to address the issue with manpower reallocation.

Underdog Robert Slater exits the Democratic primary and endorses incumbent U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, amid a close race with challenger Amanda Edwards.

USPS delivery performance has severely declined in Houston, falling below the national average. Locals are frustrated, and officials call for transparency as on-time mail delivery percentages drop.

Conroe ISD begins expanding with two new schools using a $1.9 billion bond, easing overcrowding and upgrading facilities, with construction starting in March and completion expected by August 2025.

Houston ISD is expanding its "New Education System" to 40 new campuses, aiming to improve student performance amid criticism from educators and families.

University of Houston students propose redirecting funds from athletics to support services; however, administrators delayed the decision after a debate, highlighting the ongoing tension between funding sports and academic welfare.

Nearly 2,000 sexual assault cases remain uninvestigated by the Houston Police, with Chief Finner citing staffing shortages and announcing plans to assign more investigators.

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles targets inefficiencies in the district, planning significant changes to address a $250M deficit and streamline operations.

Early voting begins in Texas for the March 5 primary, with important races from the White House to local levels underway. Voters in Harris County can visit about 50 voting centers and must present valid photo ID.

Former prosecutor Sean Teare is running against incumbent Kim Ogg for Harris County DA, promising reforms and criticizing Ogg's management. The Houston Chronicle endorsed Teare, citing Ogg's case failures and strained office relations.

Houston real estate developer and ex-chair of UH Regents, Welcome Wilson Sr., passed away at 95, leaving a legacy of philanthropy and community development.

Sugar Land is starting phase two of its drainage upgrades in the Sugar Creek neighborhood, aiming to improve street flooding issues with a $6.5 million investment.