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HISD’s appointed Board of Managers will meet with elected trustees, district says

HISD said its state-appointed board is committed to "a smooth and successful transition to elected governance when that time comes."

Click2Houston.com

Free diapers for Houston families: community drive set for Saturday in Acres Homes

HOUSTON – As families continue to navigate the rising cost of everyday necessities, two Houston City Council members are teaming up with community organizations to help ease the financial burden. Council Members Edward Pollard and Tarsha Jackson are partnering with Hugs & Diapers, the Houston Health Department and the...

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‘All work must stop’: Demolition of Houston’s historic Kirby Mansion started without city permit

On a late October morning in Houston Midtown, the sound of heavy equipment cut through a neighborhood better known for quiet blocks and old trees. Crews had already opened the walls of a grand house before city staff reached the site and delivered a plain order: all work must stop. The Kirby Mansion demolition had started without a city permit, and by the time the machines went quiet the damage was no longer theoretical.

Houston, TX · 13h

People

Controversial GOP Candidate Bo French Loses to His Democratic Opponent After Facing Scrutiny for Racist Remarks

In September, French drew outrage for a post on X in which he questioned student diversity at the University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · 3d

CandysDirt

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Dallas Ranks Among Top 10 Metros for Millionaire Renter Growth

D-FW has seen explosive growth in the number of millionaire households choosing to rent rather than own their homes in recent years, but the Metroplex still has some catching up to do with H-Town. The number of millionaire renter households in the Dallas metro area surged 450% between 2020 and...

Dallas, TX · 1d

Houston Chronicle

Houston-area school districts lose millions in proposed funding as voters reject tax hikes and bonds

Houston-area voters rejected every proposed school tax increase and bond measure Tuesday, leaving several districts with difficult decisions over budget deficits and future improvements.

Houston, TX · 3d

hoodline.com

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Pearland Council Revisits 296-Unit Project After Killing Similar Plan in January

N. Magnolia Pkwy & W. Manvel Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed 296-Unit Project. Pearland City Council is set to vote Monday on a first reading to rezone land north of Magnolia Parkway and west of Manvel Road for a new 296-unit multifamily development, just months after rejecting a similar 315-unit proposal on the same stretch. The vote is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 3519 Liberty Drive.

Pearland, TX · 20h

ABC13 Houston

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says HPD policy changes coming after Democrats' wins in Texas

Mayor Whitmire says HPD will announce policy changes after the midterm election shifted much of Texas' state leadership to Democrats, signaling a potential reset in the relationship between City Hall and Austin.

Houston, TX · 2d

Wonderwall

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Minneapolis and Houston voters leave ‘I Voted’ stickers on memorials for Renee Nicole Good, Alex Pretti and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, honoring locals killed by ICE agents on Election Night

Voters in Minneapolis and Houston marked Election Day by placing “I Voted” stickers at memorials for Renee Nicole Good, Alex Pretti and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, three people killed at the hands of ICE agents during federal immigration enforcement operations this year. Dozens of stickers appeared at the Minneapolis memorials for Good and Pretti, both U.S....

Minneapolis, MN · 20h

CBS Austin

1 in 9 Austin millionaire households rents

AUSTIN, Texas — About 1 in 9 millionaire households in the Austin area rent their homes, according to a new analysis from apartment listing site RentCafe. The Austin metro had 206 millionaire renter households in 2024, ranking 16th in the nation. They make up about 11% of the area’s 1,797 millionaire households.

Austin, TX · 1d

fox26houston.com

East Houston homeowner says neighbor's sewage causing sinkhole in her backyard

HOUSTON - Imagine having so much of your neighbor's sewage draining into your backyard that it's creating a huge sinkhole. That's the dilemma for an East Houston homeowner, and she says all she gets from the city is lip service. East Houston sewage causing backyard sinkhole. What they're saying:. Terese...

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19 Texas High-Rise Questions To Answer Before Adopting A Large Dog In Dallas Or Houston

Picture a big, happy dog greeting you at your door, high above the Dallas or Houston skyline. That dream is very possible, but city towers come with their own rules and routines. Asking the right questions before adoption saves stress, money, and heartache later. Think of this guide as a...

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A Democrat won the race for Houston’s 9th Congressional District; She says deadly ICE shooting played a big role

HOUSTON – Despite being redrawn in 2025 by Texas Republicans with the goal of giving their party an advantage in Washington, Houston’s 9th Congressional District went to a Democrat during the midterm elections. Democrat Leticia Gutierrez defeated Republican Alex Mealer in Tuesday’s election, winning a district that was...

Houston, TX · 2d

Houston Chronicle

Exclusive: TEA orders HISD must fix special education program bugs or face more state sanctions

The Texas Education Agency is escalating oversight of HISD’s special education overhaul, ordering a review of 650 student records and new outreach to families.

Houston Chronicle

Missed Chick-fil-A's kids meal giveaway in Houston? Another's coming up again soon.

For families that missed the Election Day free Chick-fil-A Kid’s Meal giveaway, the opportunity is coming around again soon.

Houston, TX · 2d

Click2Houston.com

New parking garage opens as Houston’s $1.14B convention district transformation moves forward

HOUSTON – A major redevelopment project in downtown Houston has reached another milestone, with a new parking garage completed as construction continues on the $1.14 billion first phase of the city’s Convention District Transformation Project. Mayor John Whitmire joined Houston First Corporation on Thursday to celebrate the completion...

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Democrat Sarah Eckhardt flips Texas comptroller seat, putting school vouchers under new scrutiny

Democrat Sarah Eckhardt won the Texas Comptroller race over Republican Don Huffines, flipping the seat for the first time since 1999. Taking office in January, she will oversee and audit Texas's new $1 billion private school voucher program. With over 3,000 Houston-area students in the program, her financial oversight will...

Texas · 2d

ABC13 Houston

Two Harris County Appraisal District races head to runoff following midterm Election Day

If you’re relieved the election is over, it turns out it's not quite done for Harris County. While the Senate and gubernatorial races got most of the attention this election season, two spots on the Harris County Appraisal District board are headed to a runoff. The organization, which appraises property for tax purposes, said two of its three races will be on a runoff ballot on Dec. 12. HCAD explained it expects the runoff to cost $4 million or more depending on the number of polling locations needed. ABC13's news partners at the Houston Chronicle project it could be up to $11 million, or $230 per voter, using turnout figures from the 2024 runoff election. As for the races, HCAD Place 2 comes down to Claudio Guiterrez and Jourdyn Wilson, and HCAD Place 3 will see a matchup between Ericka McCrutcheon and Jesus Nieto. The Harris County Clerk's Office said these are the only races on that December runoff ballot. Based on unofficial results, Beverly Barrett received a majority of the votes cast for HCAD Place 1, winning against Kathy Blueford Daniels, according to HCAD's website.

Harris County, TX · 20h

The Cool Down

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Texas woman's $5,319 water bill drops to zero without explanation after months of checking

"It's like they won’t admit that they did anything wrong … and it doesn't make sense."