State lawmakers discussed challenges faced by charter schools and Texas public education as a whole at a pre-session policy event in Austin this week.
Harris County law enforcement recently arrested and charged a Mexican national with his third DWI. The man had been previously convicted and deported twice.
After Houston Rodeo officials announced a revised 2021 schedule with most activities delayed until May, Harris County Judge Hidalgo expressed doubts about holding the popular event next year.
A letter to Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan says the county failed to follow legal procedures and must take corrective action and rescind the appointment of the elections administrator.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo called for the cancellation of holiday gatherings in light of rising COVID-19 numbers and said she hopes state and federal leaders will soon take aggressive measures.
Under Judge Lina Hidalgo’s initiative, the county will spend more than $2 million to provide legal services to individuals facing deportation.
A new lawsuit takes on Harris County’s drive-thru voting stations and seeks to set aside ballots cast through what they say is an illegal procedure.
Judge Hidalgo rejected working directly with Crime Stoppers Houston on bail reform impact studies, saying the county should instead work with groups who do not have “an axe to grind.”
Despite significant declines in positivity and hospitalization rates since the July peak, Judge Hidalgo is keeping Harris County at Red Alert for COVID-19.
A Harris County plan will “sell” toll roads to a newly created government corporation and allow toll road revenues to be spent on unrelated projects.
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Harris County's election budget will increase nearly seven fold to provide vote-by-mail applications to all voters, drive-thru voting, new outreach, and extra COVID-19 safety precautions for this year.
Some local school superintendents have rejected stringent Harris County guidelines for school openings requiring indefinite closure while waiting for medical "countermeasures" and contact tracing programs.
Harris County's judge issued new county-determined benchmarks for school openings, but other elected officials say Hidalgo is using incorrect metrics to justify restrictions.
A resolution from Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis launched a “Vision Zero” initiative with the goal of eliminating all traffic-related fatalities by 2030.
The Harris County Commissioners Court did not make a final decision on next year's property tax rate, but are considering four options — three of which will raise taxes.
Commissioner Morath clarified that school districts will continue to receive funding waivers for as long as eight weeks and that the Texas Education Agency will adjust waivers further if necessary.
In response to local health officials prohibiting most schools from opening, Texas’ attorney general provided guidance, saying that authority rests with school system leaders.
Requests from Texas House Public Education Chair Dan Huberty for consultation with school districts and exceptions for vulnerable students and outdoor activities were rejected in county orders.
While Mayor Turner and Judge Hidalgo call for another Houston area lockdown, Sens. Bettencourt and Creighton say containment measures are working and further economic harm is not necessary.
