Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Designed To Limit Property Tax Growth
Posted on · A top priority of state leaders, the legislation requires voter approval before local governments increase their property tax revenue by more than 3.5%.
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School Finance Bill Worth $11.6 Billion Becomes State Law, Harris County Could Debut Joint Primary Voting In 2020, And Lack Of AC In Texas Prisons
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
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Gov. Greg Abbott Signs $11.6 Billion School Finance Measure Into Law
Posted on · The high-priority bill boosts per-student funding and reduces property taxes across the state.
Texas
More Than 3 Million Texans Expected To Travel For Memorial Day Weekend
Posted on · AAA projects a 100,000 traveler increase compared to 2018. The vast majority will drive.
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Business Leaders Oppose ‘License To Discriminate’ Against LGBT Texans
Posted on · Texas legislators are considering a bill that would allow professionals to deny service to people based on religious beliefs. Critics say the law would sanction discrimination against LGBT Texans.
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Houston Public Media Wins Big At Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
Posted on · News 88.7 journalists won first place in the following categories: Continuing Coverage, Best Local Talk Show, Beat Reporting, and Serious Feature.
Houston
Rents In Houston Are Still Rising But At A Slower Pace
Posted on · Rents went up after Harvey's floods, but analysts say those increases have now moderated.
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Mueller Report Mentions Houston, Fight Over City Finances Threatens Proposition B Talks, And Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area Saw Biggest Population Growth In Texas In 2018
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
UT Austin Is Sued Over College Admissions In Class-Action Lawsuit
Posted on · The suit alleges UT and seven other universities were engaged in a scheme in which affluent families paid to secure students' admission through falsified test scores or recruitment as student-athletes.
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Texas Has ‘Significant Shortages’ Of Low-Income Rentals, Study Finds
Posted on · As far as availability, Houston had the lowest per-capita rate of available affordable units.
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UT Austin Fires Tennis Coach Michael Center After Indictment In College Admission Scheme
Posted on · Center faces two felony charges for allegedly receiving nearly $100,000 to recruit a student with falsified athletic credentials.
News
Governor Abbott Tells Every University In Texas To Re-Evaluate Processes In Light Of Admissions Scandal
Posted on · A tennis coach at the University of Texas was among those charged in the fallout from the scandal.
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Houston Won’t Host DNC Convention In 2020, Apartment Application Fraud On The Rise, And Texas Teachers March, Lobby In Austin
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Houston Matters
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.
Texas
Balmorhea State Park Pool Meets $2 Million Goal For Repairs
Posted on · The goal has been met thanks to a $1 million contribution from Houston-based Apache Corporation.