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.

Mayor John Whitmire makes appointments to the Houston Housing Authority commission, aiming to address the agency's financial issues and refocus on affordable housing.

Houston ISD faces a $250 million budget deficit, and the University of Houston confronts a tight budget leading to a 2% cut and salary freezes. Both institutions are grappling with financial challenges affecting staff and programs.

Harris County announces voting improvements with new single-sheet ballots to reduce paper jams and streamline the electoral process after issues in the 2022 midterm elections.

A federal court granted Food Not Bombs Houston a preliminary injunction, halting the city from citing them for feeding the homeless during their First Amendment rights legal dispute.

Over 82,000 applied for Harris County's "Uplift Harris" basic income program, but only 2% will get a $500 monthly payment for 18 months. The demand highlights poverty issues in the area.

Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock is tapped by Houston's Mayor Whitmire as the first Hispanic woman to chair the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, overseeing its $1.6 billion budget, with city council and METRO board approval pending.