Families confront HISD board over special education program's changes and investigation
The HISD board of managers addressed the community for the first time since the Trump administration launched an investigation into the district's spe...
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‘Our kids are not second-class citizens’: Parents erupt over HISD special education overhaul at board meeting
Parents packed the HISD board meeting Thursday night to protest the district’s proposed special education restructuring plan, with some families sayin...
Judge Lina Hidalgo calls to get rid of the Harris County Flood Control District's top leader
After meeting behind closed doors, Harris County commissioners took no action against Harris County Flood Control Executive Director Tina Petersen, bu...
Candidates in Houston City Council’s special election runoff grapple with voter fatigue
Voters in the city of Houston’s District C will choose a new city council member on Saturday, after Abbie Kamin stepped down to run for Harris County ...
Parker leads Plummer by double digits in Democratic primary runoff for Harris County judge, poll finds
The survey by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs shows former Houston Mayor Annise Parker leading former Houston City Council ...
Hello Houston (May 13, 2026)
Today: We talk with Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth about upcoming runoff elections, preview a new documentary about late comedian Ralphie May, ...
‘Changing for the worse’ | $129 million budget deficit projected for Harris County next fiscal year
The Office of Management and Budget told Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday that they project a $3 billion budget needed for the 2027 fisca...
Harris County commissioners set to discuss the flood control district's leader behind closed doors
After Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she lost confidence in the Harris County Flood District executive director, commissioners are set to have ...
Why Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating HISD, Conroe ISD and Cy-Fair ISD, among other districts
He said he wants proof that districts are displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms and have voted on prayer in school.
Bellaire Special Election – Unofficial Results
The City of Bellaire held a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the City Council.
Election Day Today: What to know about the Texas Senate District 4 Special Election
Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 for the SD-4 special election featuring Republican Brett Ligon and Democrat Ron Angeletti—plus where to v...
Early voting is underway in the special election runoff for a Houston City Council seat
Voters in District C, which includes the Heights, Meyerland and Montrose areas, are choosing between Nick Hellyar and Joe Panzarella.