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Deal To Rebury “Sugar Land 95” May Be Falling Apart

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on August 14, 2019 · Fort Bend County Judge KP George says the reinterment needs court approval, but Fort Bend ISD disputes the need for judicial oversight.

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Fort Bend County, School District To Negotiate About Remains Of African American Inmates

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 13, 2019 · County Judge KP George says the goal is not to move the bodies of the Sugar Land 95.

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Ft. Bend County District Attorney Asks School Board Members Not To Rebury Sugar Land 95

Houston Matters / Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 6, 2019 · 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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Fort Bend County DA’s Office Fires 15 As Middleton Succeeds Healey

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 3, 2019 · Democrat Brian Middleton succeeded long-time Republican District Attorney John Healey on January 1.

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Fort Bend County Voters Make Historic Changes To County Seats

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Posted on November 8, 2018 · Brian Middleton is the first black district attorney the county has elected, and the first Democrat to fill the critical position in 26 years.

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Retirement of Long-Time Fort Bend County DA Creates Rare Opening for Democrats

Andrew Schneider

Posted on October 15, 2018 · Retired District Judge Cliff Vacek (R) and former Assistant County District Attorney Brian Middleton (D) are competing to fill the seat of John Healey, who is stepping down after 26 years in office.

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Houston nonprofit The Alliance receives $1.5 million in federal funds to upgrade facilities, services

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Posted on March 13, 2023 · Adult education, career training, after-school youth programs and refugee resettlement services are offered at The Alliance, which has assisted more than 200,000 community members since its inception in 1985.

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Houston ISD drops lawsuit against TEA as lawmaker says state takeover is imminent

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Posted on March 10, 2023 · HISD trustees voted Thursday to end their legal fight against a potential state takeover of the school board after a recent Texas Supreme Court decision sided with the Texas Education Agency.

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Protesters go to Houston ISD administration building to condemn rumored TEA takeover

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Posted on March 3, 2023 · Most concerns from parents revolve around public school closures and low-income students being left out of decisions.

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Seven Houston police officers involved in deadly shootout after car chase, chief says

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Posted on February 15, 2023 · The officers who shot and killed a man at the end of a 20-minute police pursuit early Wednesday have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the shooting.

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