City of Houston
How Houston Could Reimagine The City’s Independent Police Oversight Board
Posted on · The Mayor's police reform task force could overhaul how civilians keep an eye on alleged police misconduct.
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Politics
How COVID-19, Oil Market Crash Are Hurting Texas State Finances
Posted on · Tom Currah, chief revenue estimator in the Texas Comptroller’s Office, say that the downturn has wiped out what had been a projected $3 billion surplus in state funds.
Politics
Amid COVID-19, Health Care Is A Key Issue In Texas’ 10th Congressional District
Posted on · Democrats Mike Siegel and Dr. Pritesh Gandhi are in a tight primary runoff to challenge Republican incumbent Rep. Michael McCaul
Education News
Texas Teachers Consider Leaving The Classroom Over COVID-19 Fears
Posted on · The Association of Texas Professional Educators recently surveyed some 4,200 educators. About 60% said they were concerned about their health and safety heading into the 2020-21 school year.
Criminal Justice
HPD Shootings Under Increased Scrutiny Amid Nationwide Calls For Police Reform
Posted on · Just before Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, Houston police shot and killed six people in five weeks.
Harris County
As COVID-19 Continues To Spread, Harris County Courts Are Moving Forward With Evictions
Posted on · County and city officials have declined to take actions that are currently protecting renters from eviction in other Texas cities.
Coronavirus
Is Greg Abbott Reopening Texas Too Fast? A Timeline
Posted on · New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are spiking, but Gov. Greg Abbott is making no moves to slow or reverse the pace of reopening the state
Energy & Environment
The U.S. Is The Most Attractive Country For Investors In Renewable Energy. What Does That Mean For Houston?
Posted on · A recent report from consulting firm Ernst & Young shows the U.S. is at the top of the list for those looking to pump money into renewable energy.
Houston
Calls For Federal Investigations After 2 Men Found Hanged In Houston
Posted on · Many reject the official assessments that the recent hangings of mostly African Americans were suicides.
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Houston ‘Slow Streets’ Pilot Program Targets Excess Traffic In Neighborhoods
Posted on · The city says it's addressing complaints from neighbors who think the busy streets make it hard to walk and bike.
Criminal Justice
People Inside Texas Jails Detail Conditions Making It Hard To Fight COVID-19
Posted on · Recordings and letters provided to Houston Public Media provide a glimpse into the jails as COVID-19 continues to spread across Texas.
Education News
As COVID-19 Strains School Budgets, Texas’ Historic Education Cuts Give Lessons
Posted on · In Texas, many school leaders are scraping by as they approve budgets for next school year. But they’re worried about what comes next and some remember lessons from 2011, the last time Texas schools found themselves in the crosshairs of a recession.
Local Arts
Houston Remembers Macario Ramirez, Mexican Folk Art Store Owner, Activist And Community Leader
Posted on · Beloved store owner and Latino cultural leader Macario Ramirez, 86, was laid to rest in Houston this week. Houstonians are remembering him as a man with a kind soul who fought for equality and championed Latino art.
Energy & Environment
5 Things You Should Know About Houston’s Climate Action Plan
Posted on · Experts say it's an important first step, but the plan has lots of limitations.
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Nearly 3 Years On, Few Houston Homeowners Have Been Reimbursed For Harvey Repairs
Posted on · The City of Houston and the state’s General Land Office blame each other for the delays in payouts from the billion-dollar recovery program.