News
Memorial Hermann, Ken Paxton reach agreement over access to medical records
Posted on · While Memorial Hermann denies the state Attorney General’s claims of wrongdoing, it will transition to a new online medical records system.
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Books & Libraries
Conroe ISD school board strengthens controversial library review process, OK’s removing book from some schools
Posted on · Trustees Tuesday passed a revised version to a controversial library book policy, making the process lengthier. They also green flagged the removal of a graphic novel from intermediate school book shelves.
Civil Rights
U.S. Army sets aside the convictions of Black soldiers from 1917 Houston Riots
Posted on · Descendants of the soldiers who were convicted have been working to clear the names of their loved ones for decades.
Arts & Culture Politics
Pulitzer Prize-winning author who signed letter calling for ceasefire in Gaza has event moved from Houston synagogue
Posted on · It was the second time in less than two weeks that a Jewish organization scrapped an event featuring Viet Thanh Nguyen, who was among 750 artists and writers in North America and Europe who signed an open letter that expressed criticism of Israel.
Airports
Major airlines temporarily halt flights from Houston to Israel amid conflict
Posted on · United Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines halted flights from Houston to Tel Aviv.
Local
Texas lawmakers tour Colony Ridge amid calls for state takeover to ‘clean out’ the development
Posted on · Colony Ridge, a residential development near Houston, has been targeted by right-wing media and conservative state officials who've claimed the area has suffered from rampant crime at the hands of cartels and illegal immigrants.
Criminal Justice
Katy man pleads guilty to assault on federal officer during Jan. 6 insurrection
Posted on · The Federal Bureau of Investigation received a tip from a distant relative of Adam Jackson last year tying him to the insurrection and the assault of a federal police officer.
News
Beyoncé brings the Renaissance World Tour to movie theaters in December, tickets now on sale
Posted on · The movie chronicles the record-breaking Grammy winner's process to execute the 56-performance, 39-city Renaissance World Tour.
Weather
Summer 2023 was officially Houston’s hottest on record
Posted on · Statewide, summer temperatures just barely trailed those in 2011.
LGBTQ+
Inaugural Katy Pride celebration planned for mid-October in Houston-area suburb
Posted on · Leaders of a newly formed nonprofit advocating for members of Katy's queer community said they have been motivated in part by policies adopted by Katy ISD that diminish LGBTQ+ voices and resources within the school district.
Immigration
Federal court rules revised DACA program also illegal, many question what’s next for Dreamers
Posted on · Despite its ruling, the court declined to order an end to the program and the protections it offers current recipients within two years, saying the federal government is not required to take any actions against DACA recipients.
Education
‘Very concerning:’ Five guns brought to Fort Bend ISD campuses during first month of school year
Posted on · Two students were found in possession of guns and arrested Wednesday at Bush High School outside of Houston, marking the fourth time in less than a month that guns were brought to a high school in Fort Bend ISD.
Politics
What to expect at the start of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
Posted on · Early issues to be decided will be whether the “prior-term doctrine” prohibits most of the charges from going forward and whether Paxton himself can be made to testify.
Politics
A new state law requires schools to have armed guards. But many are having a hard time hiring officers.
Posted on · The state allotted a total of $15,000 per campus to fulfill the requirements of HB 3, while the going rate for armed security guards with the necessary training can hover around $85,000 in parts of the state.
Education
Despite announcement, controversial PragerU curriculum is not part of Texas education, experts say
Posted on · PragerU is a conservative video content production company. Experts have said their material is 'rife with errors and half truths, leaves out a lot of relevant information.'