Many Texas schools lack the mandated armed guards post-Uvalde shooting, with funding and staffing challenges cited despite legislative efforts for enhanced security.

The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD board voted to remove chapters from textbooks on topics like climate change and vaccines, despite opposition and concerns over meeting education standards.

The Houston City Council approved Mayor John Whitmire's Fiscal Year 2025 budget, focused on public safety, infrastructure, and weather preparedness, without new taxes.

The Kemah City Council has extended the required living distance for sex offenders from places like schools from 500 feet to 1,000 feet, not applying retrospectively to current residents.

Mayor John Whitmire anticipates the release of a report on the dismissal of over 264,000 cases by Houston police. The report will address disciplinary actions but not accountability for the case suspension code.

Houston ISD is set to eliminate over 200 wraparound specialist jobs due to a major budget deficit, raising concerns about support for vulnerable students.

Texas public schools face over $850 million in budget deficits, with Aldine ISD planning a 10% cut affecting 100 employees. Rep. Rosenthal seeks a special session for more funds, while Gov. Abbott claims funding is sufficient, sparking debate.

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Fonde Recreation Center in Houston closes on June 9. Residents can still find aid at other city locations or apply for assistance online, via the FEMA app, or by phone.

Houston officials consider more police cadet classes to address the department's staffing shortage, which led to hundreds of thousands of unresolved incident reports.

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles agrees to meet with City Council amid community unrest and protests against state management and his administration's decisions.

Harris County officials conduct disaster drills and urge residents to prepare for an active 2024 hurricane season, with plans and supplies ready in advance.

Fort Bend ISD trustees discussed a policy shift on book bans that could centralize decisions, with the superintendent likely delegating to a committee, amidst debates on content censorship.

Troy Kite, ex-athletic director of Humble Independent School District, sues the district claiming sexual harassment and wrongful termination, implicating board members, and causing Superintendent Fagen to be placed on leave.