POLITICS
Travelers face hourslong wait times at Houston Bush Airport as shutdown affects TSA
| March 26, 2026
Long lines are stretching through Bush Airport as TSA staffing drops during the shutdown. Airport officials say on a normal day, 37 TSA checkpoints are open, but only a fraction are running.
James Talarico slams John Cornyn during Democrat convention in Dallas
| March 26, 2026
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WATCH: State Rep. James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for US Senate, calls out Republican incumbent Sen. John Cornyn during the Dallas County Democratic Party Convention on Saturday, stating he has “ forfeited his right” to represent Texans.
Houston council member outlines 3-part ordinance to limit HPD ICE calls, increase transparency
| March 25, 2026
Council Member Alejandra Salinas, joined by Council Member Abbie Kamin and community leaders, proposed an ordinance stating that HPD would not be required to call ICE for administrative immigration warrants. It would require routine traffic stops to end once their lawful purpose ends and mandate regular reports on how often HPD asks about immigration status or contacts federal immigration authorities.
Texas Education Agency names new Fort Worth ISD superintendent amid state takeover
| March 24, 2026
The state intervened at the district after one campus received five consecutive failing grades on the A-F accountability rating system from 2018-2023.
Harris County adopts first-ever worker consultation policy
| March 23, 2026
Harris County has approved a historic consultation policy that gives nearly 20,000 workers a real voice in shaping workplace policies.
The plan creates structured dialogue between employees and leadership, with a consultation agent, a joint consultation team, regular policy review meetings, support in grievance processes, and a clear path for employee centered recommendations to Commissioners Court.