Houston Matters
5 Things You Need To Know Before Filing Your Tax Return
Posted on · There are changes in the tax code that impact deductions and limitations.
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Mayor Turner On Houston Matters: Firefighter Layoffs Aren’t Punishment For Confrontation Over Pay Raises
Posted on · Turner says the city must balance its finances when it implements pay parity between the police and fire departments.
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In Crucial Year For Public Education Funding, Texas Teachers March, Lobby In Austin
Posted on · Zeph Capo, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, talks to Houston Matters about the day of action at the Capitol and weighs in on the legislation that has been filed.
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Environmental Regulators Rejected NASA’s Offer To Monitor Air Pollution After Harvey
Posted on · An investigative story by the LA Times reports the space agency offered to deploy a sophisticated airplane to monitor pollution levels over the area the hurricane impacted. The TCEQ says the data it would have collected wouldn't have been useful because it wouldn't have been gathered at ground level.
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Proposed Bill Would Waive DPS Driving Test For Texas Teens
Posted on · The state representative who has filed the bill says it would free up DPS employees who conduct the tests. An opponent thinks the waiver would make roads more dangerous.
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Activists Express Concerns About Future Of Harris County Department Of Education
Posted on · They’re asking the board to rehire a consulting firm that lobbies for the agency in the Texas Legislature and commit to funding certain programs.
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3 Ways To Address Texas’ Doctor Shortage
Posted on · The United States is expected to have a shortage of 40,000 to 100,000 doctors by 2030.
Politics
Congress Nears Votes To End Border Security Brawl With Trump, Avoid Government Shutdown
Posted on · Congress is set to vote on a bipartisan spending package tonight. But some federal employees in Houston are wary of another government shutdown if the agreement doesn’t pass.
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Houston’s Police Chief Says A Shortage Of Prosecutors Could Lead To A “Perfect Storm” Of Crime
Posted on · The HPD chief says the DA’s office doesn’t have enough prosecutors and too many violent offenders are being released on low bonds.
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Ft. Bend County District Attorney Asks School Board Members Not To Rebury Sugar Land 95
Posted on · Brian Middleton says the site with the remains of whom are believed to be 95 African-American inmates that were forced to work in sugar cane fields should be a landmark.
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Harris County Officials Will Be Very Cautious About Questioning Voters’ Citizenship
Posted on · Special Assistant County Attorney Douglas Ray says they are also closely monitoring the lawsuits over the advisory from the Texas Secretary of State.
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Study: Over 40% Of Harris County Households Struggle To Afford Basic Needs
Posted on · The research looked at households that are above the poverty line, but still struggle to pay for basic needs.
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Dan Crenshaw Supports Border Wall But Doesn’t Agree With Trump On Everything
Posted on · The freshman U.S. Representative is not in favor of trade tariffs nor pulling U.S. troops out of Syria.
Education
Study Looked At Violence In HISD Schools
Posted on · In fifth grade, 12.5% of the students surveyed reported having sustained a violent injury due to firearms.
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Hidalgo Says Budget For Astrodome’s Renovation Isn’t Enough To Pay For AC System
Posted on · The current plan for the Astrodome entails building two levels of parking and raising the floor of the iconic sports venue.