A Texas nonprofit received a $10,000 grant to showcase the history of convict leasing with a mobile exhibit, commemorating the Sugar Land 95 whose remains were found in 2018.

Houston decided to keep the Southeast Water Purification Plant operations in-house, scrapping plans to privatize it, amid cost-effectiveness findings and a bidder’s legal issues.

Texas Land Commissioner criticizes Houston's Housing Authority for improperly selling cheap electronics to staff, as revealed by a KHOU 11 report. Investigation to follow on the misuse of potentially federally funded items.

Lawmakers from Texas and Minnesota are pressing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for explanations regarding ongoing mail delays affecting their constituents.

Houston reschedules its 46th Annual MLK Parade for February 10, featuring civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as Grand Marshal, emphasizing "Brotherly Love" in alignment with Black History Month.

United Way's VITA program offers free tax filing for Brazoria County residents earning under $58,000, with IRS-certified volunteers assisting at various locations.

Senator Ted Cruz proposes a bill amendment for expedited airport screenings and security escorts for Congress members and other officials, citing threats but facing criticism over evasion of public accountability.

Anti-Muslim campaign mailers targeting Texas representatives who honored Muslim holidays have caused controversy, inciting backlash from politicians and community members alike.

Mayor John Whitmire appoints Jim Szczesniak as interim head of the Houston Airport System, replacing Mario Diaz, in a move consistent with his administrative changes.

Houston's Madison High School is implementing a cellphone ban following fights linked to the devices. Students must hand in phones during school hours, sparking a protest and a lockdown.

Harris County Toll Road Authority's Roberto Treviño received a 38% pay raise to $485,000, causing controversy and concern from officials like Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Harris County's Uplift program has received over 76,000 applications for its $500 monthly support initiative for low-income households, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

A University of Houston survey shows Trump leading Biden by 6% among likely Latino voters in Texas, despite Biden's strong performance among Latinos in the 2020 elections.