Governor invokes second special session of the 89th legislature
By David Taylor / Managing Editor Following a spectacle created by Democrats abandoning their job in a last ditch effort to prevent passage of a new Congressional map, […]
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Community Meeting Tuesday: LyondellBassell seeking permit for new unit
By David Taylor / Managing Editor Equistar Chemicals LP (LyondellBassell) has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an air quality permit to construct a new […]
SPARK Parks Executive Director Kathleen Ownby retires, leaving legacy in Channelview and county
From community reports After 37 years of service, SPARK School Park Program Executive Director Kathleen Ownby announces her retirement, leaving a legacy of art-rich community parks and continuing […]
Democrats leave state to block GOP redistricting vote
From The Texas Press Association Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had […]
Battleship Texas finds permanent home at Galveston’s Pier 15
From community reports GALVESTON, Texas — The historic Battleship Texas now has an official home in Galveston after a lease agreement was signed today for Pier 15, with […]
Sheldon Community Fire and Rescue announces new station underway
By David Taylor / Managing Editor Sheldon Community Fire and Rescue is set to enhance its emergency response capabilities with the construction of a new, Station No. 5. The […]
Redistricting hearing in Houston draws Democrats’ ire
By Colleen Deguzman / Texas Tribune The Texas House’s redistricting committee visited Houston on Saturday to hear out local residents’ concerns on the state Legislature’s plans to consider […]
Garcia Delivers ‘State of the Precinct 2’
From community reports Harris County, TX — Thursday, July 17th, in a fireside chat, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia declared, “The State of Precinct 2 is stronger than […]
Air Alliance unveils updated air quality dashboard
By David Taylor / Managing Editor In a significant stride towards enhancing air quality monitoring in Houston, Air Alliance has launched an updated version of its air quality dashboard […]
School district start dates and calendars for 2025-2026
From community reports Here’s the list of start dates for school districts around the eastside of Harris county. Also, the approved school calendars are below and can be […]