The Texas Legislature convenes in January and faces decisions on how much of a record surplus to spend, how much to set aside, and what to spend it on.
Touting the campaign slogan “Fix Houston,” Whitmire discussed Houston’s rising crime, fraying infrastructure, and need for transparency.
Rosales was ordered to appear in court twice this week concerning her removal case and possible violation of a gag order.
The two defendants used the proceeds from a fraudulent business to take a vacation and pay for other lavish personal expenses.
One of the attorneys representing Constable Kelly Smith is Toby Shook, a former prosecutor and nominee for Dallas County district attorney.
The defendant used his dental practice to fabricate applications for funding under the pandemic-related CARES Act.
Creuzot said the rule has been “misrepresented and politicized” and that business closures have been falsely ascribed to the policy.
Kemah City Council will consider asking the Texas Municipal League to remove a top law firm from all pending investigations and litigation.
A 43-year-old convicted felon from California and a 53-year-old convict from Mexico received decades-long prison sentences.
Texas executed a 61-year-old man last week for murdering his mother in Smith County nearly two decades ago.
The only Republican on the court, Commissioner J.J. Koch (R-District 2), lost his seat to Democrat Andrew Sommerman.
Election reform, redistricting, and “dark money” donations were just some of the reasons Democrats lost this cycle, according to party leadership.
