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Texas Democrats want to repeal school vouchers. Three families explain what's at stake

Alex Narvaez never thought he could afford to send his sons to private school. The Houston-area father says bullying and safety concerns made him want to look for alternatives to public school. But with three children, ages 9, 12 and 13, and a family income of less than $66,000 a year, he said private school tuition was out of reach.

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EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Longview Republican discusses support for Houston Democrat in House speaker race

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - State Rep. Jay Dean, R-Longview, joins Blake Holland on this week’s edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now as Texas lawmakers begin filing bills for the next legislative session. Dean is one of the Republicans supporting State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, who says...

Longview, TX · 1h

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Houston expands utility assistance to help residents pay new $5 monthly trash fee

HOUSTON – Houston residents are now facing an additional monthly expense on their utility bills, but some households may qualify for financial assistance to help cover the cost. The city is expanding its existing utility assistance program to include Houston’s new $5 monthly solid waste administrative fee, which helps...

Houston, TX · 2d

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Fort Bend County Judge-elect Dexter McCoy reflects on decisive victory

Newly elected Fort Bend County Judge Dexter McCoy is looking ahead to a new chapter in county government following months of political turmoil, legal battles and bitter divisions on Commissioners Court. McCoy, who becomes the first Black person elected to the post, frames the result as residents reclaiming their government...

Fort Bend County, TX · 2d

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Trade your trash for free admission to Texas nature centers, courtesy of H-E-B

The promotion is part of H-E-B's "Our Texas, Our Future" initiative, which focuses on environmental conservation and expanding recycling opportunities throughout the state.

Texas · 11h

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FREE: Good Times on Main block party returns to Downtown Houston in November

Downtown Houston hosts free block party on Main Street Promenade | In our link, dates to enjoy free food, local vendors, and live music on the Main Street Promenade.

Houston, TX · 1d

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Fort Bend County flood relief: New funding targets creeks, erosion, drainage

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – For years, flooding has plagued streets and neighborhoods across Fort Bend County — and for residents like William Carpenter, the problem is personal. Carpenter has lived on Sycamore Road in Rosenberg for more than 50 years. To protect his home, he built a...

Fort Bend County, TX · 1d

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HISD preparing elected trustees for possible transition to local control

Big changes could soon be coming to Houston Independent School District following the midterm elections. Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has pledged to replace Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath and end state takeovers of public school districts. During Thursday night’s school board meeting, HISD President Ric Campo said the district is...

Houston, TX · 22h

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Harris County commissioners trying to protect $320 million of flood control funds

Harris County leaders are trying to protect hundreds of millions of dollars meant to prevent future flooding.

Harris County, TX · 11h

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Pearland Veterans keep a 20-year breakfast tradition going

They are called the Kolache Crew! These Pearland Veterans have been sharing breakfast and stories for 20 years.

Pearland, TX · 2d

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HISD approves $92M career center over community protests as local control draws near

HISD approved a $92.4 million career center as Sunnyside residents protested the project and an elected trustee urged the district's appointed leaders to wait for local control.

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Rice University among 30 schools named in federal civil rights complaint over graduate recruitment program

HOUSTON – Houston’s Rice University is among 30 colleges and universities named in a federal civil rights complaint alleging a graduate recruitment program could be helping schools circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against race-based college admissions. The complaint, filed Thursday, Nov. 12, with the U.S. Department...

Houston, TX · 7h

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Feds: Houston plastics seller allegedly used lies to secure $25 million credit line from bank

Aman Mehta, 33, allegedly lied to obtain a $25 million line of credit for his business, Grow Materials. He later admitted he'd been dishonest about the company's finances, according to court records.

Houston, TX · 6h

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TEA orders HISD to make sweeping changes to special education program, warns district could lose state funding

HOUSTON – The Texas Education Agency is ordering Houston ISD to make sweeping changes to its special education program after concerns surrounding the district’s Student Success Program, warning that failure to comply could result in additional state interventions and the withholding of funding. KPRC 2 News obtained an...

Houston, TX · 2d

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Midterms: Black voter surge delivered big margins for Talarico

Black voters backed Democrat James Talarico by wide margins in Texas and Harris County, as the county set a midterm record for ballots cast. Statewide, Black voters made up about 12% of the electorate and went 90% to 8% for Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the exit poll. Black...

Harris County, TX · 20h

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Pearland ISD Locks In Eight-Point Wish List for 2027 Texas Legislature

Pearland ISD's school board signed off on eight legislative priorities Tuesday, laying out what the district wants from state lawmakers when the Texas Legislature convenes in January. The list touches nearly every corner of campus life, from how schools are funded to how much screen time students get and how bus routes are staffed.

Pearland, TX · 1d

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These 9 Texas Aviation Museums Let Kids Get Up Close To Real Historic Warplanes

In Amarillo, a historic Douglas DC-3 with a possible connection to the Berlin Airlift is on display for visitors to admire. That same plane once helped feed a whole city from the sky. I still can’t get over that. Texas has more of these surprises than you might guess....

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1,130-acre community backed by billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand to grow as developer bets bigger on Katy

An 1,130-acre Katy community backed by billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand and Johnson Develompent is getting bigger, with nearly 500 new homesites and a new 20-acre amenity center.

Katy, TX · 3d

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Katy Clears Path for Zipline Drone Hub With Six Towers Behind Katy Freeway Strip Mall

Drones could soon be buzzing over backyards in Katy after the City Council voted Monday to modify zoning in the West Ten Business Park, clearing the way for drone delivery company Zipline to build a takeoff, landing, docking and charging station behind a shopping center on Katy Freeway. The site, tucked behind the retail center at 27240 Katy Freeway, measures slightly under 3 acres and is planned to include six towers, each capable of holding up to six drones at a time.

Katy, TX · 2d

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Katy approves Zipline drone hub as local restaurant embraces aerial takeout deliveries

KATY, Texas - Takeout could arrive by air for more Katy-area customers after City Council approved a zoning change allowing Zipline to establish a new drone delivery hub. The proposed station would be located behind the shopping center at 27240 Katy Freeway, north of I-10 near Buc-ee’s, within West Ten Business Park.

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