Approaching two years since its first recission of the public grounds camping and laying prohibition, the City of Austin continues its efforts to reduce the unsheltered homeless population.
The synagogue claims the city has targeted them by enforcing a law that could apply to other untouched businesses in the neighborhood.
The board president and vice-president were indicted based on text messages related to the cultural competence action plan that has been a source of controversy in the district.
One of several parents suing Katy ISD over student mask policy was ejected from a public board meeting for not following mask and social distancing protocols.
Mayor Sylvester Turner was joined by a host of elected officials in a press conference denouncing state election integrity bills they say constitute voter suppression.
A Harris County report sparked controversy for excluding data from the district attorney’s office, and commissioners clash over felony bail legislation.
Candidates vying to replace Mayor Betsy Price discussed issues like homelessness, crime, and property taxes.
A proposed district covering five Texas coastal counties would have powers to levy taxes, issue bonds, and exercise eminent domain for the construction of a storm surge barrier.
The Austin mandate contradicts Abbott's order that lifted the statewide requirement, which says local authorities can't enforce mask rules.
The new stores will be northernmost in the popular chain and will replace the Waxahachie H-E-B as the nearest store to Dallas.
Though he has been in touch with the White House, Mayor Bruno Lozano indicated he is displeased with the federal response to the border surge.
Though Latexo has a population of about 300, the ripples of the initiative are beginning to reach larger urban centers.
Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley is set to retire officially on March 28.
A man charged with murdering a Houston police officer was released on bond just hours after police Chief Acevedo lambasted Harris County judges over felony bond practices.
Candidates to represent Dallas City Council District 9 traded bitter accusations.
County Judge Lina Hidalgo said lane expansions would lead to more congestion and that plans should be reformulated to eliminate any need to relocate residents.
Voters in hurricane-ravaged Harris County overwhelmingly approved a $2.5 billion bond for flood mitigation in 2018, but a significant shortfall is forcing the county to seek additional funding.
The state and its capital city are at odds once again, this time over the state's mask mandate which expires on Wednesday.
A report for Harris County acknowledges spikes in violent crime, but says misdemeanor bail reform policies are unrelated and are helping to reduce misdemeanor filings and use of cash bail.
In only two short months, Austin voters will get their say on whether to reinstate the city's previous homeless camping ban.
