Houston celebrates its 38th Arbor Day with a tree planting event at Wilson-Memorial Park, aiming to plant 1,000 native trees as part of an environmental initiative.

Civil rights groups submitted a report to the UN criticizing Texas laws as attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, citing systemic discrimination in recent legislation.

Houston encourages the use of security cameras and license plate readers to combat crime, with the East Aldine District investing in such tech. Critics, including the ACLU, voice privacy concerns over increased surveillance.

Houston launches a new six-week food waste drop-off program offering residents four locations to compost organic refuse, aiming to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office Jail has reported a 90% success rate in restoring inmates' competency through its Jail-Based Competency Restoration program.

Margaret Ford Fisher is named chancellor of the Houston Community College System with a 7-1 board vote, making history as the first African-American female to hold the position.

Art Acevedo withdrew from a potential Austin city manager role, deeming it a distraction after controversies from his tenure as Houston Police Chief resurfaced.

Houston faces a four-week delay in recycling pickup due to holidays, equipment, and staffing issues. New trucks are expected by December, and bonuses for new hires have increased.

Harris County's "Uplift Harris" initiative received around 60,000 applications for monthly $500 payments from low-income households, funded by federal COVID relief.

The HISD Superintendent plans to expand the controversial NES reforms to 26 more schools, targeting those with low performance to alleviate state intervention and improve accountability.

La Porte, Texas Police Chief Doug Ditrich passed away after an accident, with no foul play suspected. The community mourns his nearly three-decade service.

U.S. Reps. Green and Garcia address severe mail delivery delays in Missouri City, urging the South Houston Distribution Center to improve customer service and establish better communication channels.

Art Acevedo returns to Austin as the interim assistant city manager, bringing a history of leadership and controversy from his tenures in Houston and Miami.