Houston ISD's board has decided to hire only certified professionals as school counselors, rejecting the optional use of uncertified chaplains allowed by Texas Senate Bill 763.

Mayor Whitmire and Police Chief Finner welcome 76 new officers from HPD cadet class #261, celebrating the third-largest class in HPD's history and offering a $10,000 incentive for new recruits.

La Porte ISD began construction of Bulldog Stadium and a development center, funded by a $235M bond approved in May 2023, to enhance educational and athletic facilities.

Texas extends Medicaid coverage for low-income mothers up to 12 months postpartum from March 1. This expansion follows federal approval and aims to improve maternal healthcare in the state.

Houston ISD opposes the new Texas law permitting uncertified chaplains as school counselors, citing standards, while Katy ISD faces parent opposition on the issue.

Texas State Sen. Paul Bettencourt has questioned the legality of Harris County's Uplift Harris cash assistance program, prompting a review by Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Constable Mark Herman of Harris County Precinct 4 has sworn in 13 new deputies, who are eager to begin their duties of community policing and enhancing public safety from January 20.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal property rights case between Texas landowners and the state over flooding caused by a roadwork project.

Houston's waste collection schedules have been disrupted by cold weather, causing delays in trash and recycling services. Collections will resume on a shifted timetable once facilities reopen.

Houston's Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, serving the disabled community, requires renovations to address its expanded user base and aging infrastructure.

Harris County Democrats and GOP will conduct a joint primary in March, prompted by a new state law requiring more polling sites. The move aims to ease voter access and streamline the process.

Texas residents face USPS delays, attributed to the 'Delivering for America' infrastructure modernization plan, leading to a buildup of packages at processing centers.

Harris County, Texas, launches "Uplift Harris," providing $500 monthly for 18 months to low-income families, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, yet excluding undocumented immigrants.