Local NewsHarris County Expansion to Include $48 Million of Coronavirus Aid for Daycare
Holly HansenJune 21, 2022
County Judge Lina Hidalgo says the program will use federal ARPA funds to provide childcare for 1,000 children for three years.
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87th LegislatureEducationState HouseHouse Bill Targets Last County School Board Remaining in Texas
Isaiah MitchellNovember 30, 2020
State Rep. Valoree Swanson (R-Spring) is trying — again — to abolish Harris County's under-the-radar board of education.
EducationIssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingHarris County Department of Education Gives Superintendent Lavish Raise
Holly HansenFebruary 12, 2020
HCDE board president Eric Dick joined with the board’s four Democrat trustees to approve a 23 percent pay raise for Superintendent James Colbert and doubled his retirement contributions.
EducationIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingThe Last County Board of Education in Texas: A Multimillion-Dollar Behemoth With No Clear Identity or Mission
Holly HansenJanuary 27, 2020
The Harris County Board of Education is the last remaining county board in the state. Despite no longer overseeing any public schools, HCDE continues to collect money and create new operations.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesLocal NewsEligibility Dispute in House Primary Race Roils Harris County Republicans
Holly HansenJanuary 14, 2020
The dispute between GOP candidate Josh Flynn and the Harris County Republican Party comes amid a competitive race to succeed retiring Rep. Dwayne Bohac.