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HISD to end automatic free meals at 30+ campuses next school year
33 Houston ISD campuses will no longer automatically offer free breakfast and lunch next school year, according to the district.
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‘Patently absurd’: Houston City Controller Chris Hollins blasts current city budget
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins warned the city has already burned through half its savings in just two years.
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A safer night out: Solar lights transform Houston’s Columbia Tap Trail
Hundreds of solar-powered lights are being installed on Houston’s Columbia Tap Trail. Here’s what you need to know.
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A surprise win to succeed Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer secured 51% of the vote in Tuesday night’s runoff.
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Houston organizers devise creative cooling strategies to beat the heat at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston organizers have devised several ways of keeping people cool during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s how they’re planning to do that.
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Harris County election day: 165k early votes cast and major runoffs on the ballot
Early voting numbers were far below those from the March primary.
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What $1,200 rent gets you in Houston right now
Houston’s rental market has stabilized, and prices have even dropped. Here’s what you can expect to get for $1,200 a month in one of America’s most affordable big cities.
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‘Deal with reality,’ Houston City Controller warns of budget shortfall
Chris Collins emphasized the urgent need to bring Houston’s expenses under control as the city faces a significant budget shortfall.
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‘He’s doing it all’: Jasmine Crockett votes with US Rep. Christian Menefee in Houston
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett urged voters to get out and make their voices heard.
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HISD under investigation as parents raise concerns over special education changes
Parents and advocates say proposed campus consolidations could push students with disabilities into more restrictive settings.
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Workers say LBJ Hospital expansion built on unpaid labor
Workers on the LBJ Hospital expansion say they’re facing wage theft and misclassification.
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‘They pose a great risk of mass surveillance’: Salinas on AI cameras
Houston is preparing to roll out a second round of AI‑powered traffic cameras.
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Campaign cash loophole: council members fear Houston’s proposed law change
A 2022 Supreme Court ruling found caps on campaign‑finance loan repayments unconstitutional, but Houston still has an older local ordinance that conflicts with that ruling.
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Houston ISD’s Future 2 plan sparks major pushback
Future 2 model is raising big questions about AI‑driven lessons to curriculum transparency and concerns about disinvestment in neighborhood schools.
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Houstonians could soon pay $5 a month for trash pickup under new budget proposal
A proposed $5 monthly trash pickup fee is part of City Hall’s annual budget proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Civil rights organization pushes to rename César Chávez Street to Maria Jimenez
LULAC Council 60 is pushing for the City of Houston to rename César Chávez Street in honor of Houston social justice champion Maria Jimenez.
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‘An abomination’: Menefee and Green address state takeover of Houston’s schools
During a TX‑18 candidate debate on Monday night at Texas Southern University, Rep. Christian Menefee and Rep. Al Green shared sharp critiques of the TEA takeover of HISD.
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Affordability, safety, and the future: UH students speak out before midterms
Students spoke with Courier Texas about the major concerns they’re carrying into the upcoming midterm elections.
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Rep. tours ICE detention facility — calls conditions ‘horrific’
US Rep. Christian Menefee is calling for the Dilley Detention Center near San Antonio, Texas, to be shut down.
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‘I know what you’re doing’: testy exchange in Houston City Hall over proposed budget
Council Member Edward Pollard pressed the mayor on the purpose of the proposed $5 monthly garbage fee.
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire proposes FY 2027 Budget amid $174M shortfall, adds new garbage fee
The proposed budget includes a new $5 monthly solid waste fee, funding for public safety and drainage improvements, and efficiency savings without layoffs.
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Democratic Congressmen Christian Menefee and Al Green go head to head in TX‑18 debate
They faced off on issues ranging from the economy to immigration enforcement to the political climate in Washington.
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Houston’s $174M deficit: Controller warns mayor’s plan risks city’s finances.
Mayor John Whitmire’s $7 billion budget plan includes moving the city’s $100 million solid waste budget to a fee‑based model to help offset rising police and fire overtime costs.
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Could Houstonians soon pay a $5 trash fee as council members consider the proposal
City leaders say fee could help the city chip away at its $174 million budget deficit.
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Flooding takes center stage as Harris County judge candidates discuss infrastructure & transparency.
Democrats Letitia Plummer and Annise Parker outlined how they would address flooding in low lying southside neighborhoods.
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Harris County Judge candidates outline their approach to rebuilding the public’s trust in the role
Democrats regroup after Lina Hidalgo’s sometimes-rocky tenure.
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Controller: Whitmire hid $73M fire department overages from city council
As Houston continues to face a reported $174 million budget shortfall, new financial gaps are adding to the strain.
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Houston, we have a lovebug problem — and it’s only getting worse
Lovebugs, otherwise known as honeymoon flies, are descending on Houston in swarms. Here’s what you need to know about them.
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Rep. Christian Menefee warns AI data center growth could impact Fort Bend County
US Representative Christian D. Menefee told attendees that rapid growth in AI data centers across Texas could soon reach Fort Bend.
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La Cancha Social Club brings Latin flair to Houston’s sports bar scene
La Cancha Social Club is opening at 820 Holman St. in Houston. Here’s everything you need to know about the sports bar/nightclub.
