Tag: Houston
Houston ISD reports ‘remarkable transformation’ in forthcoming state accountability ratings for 2024-25 | Houston Public Media
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Houston ISD leaders say the district will have no F-rated schools when the Texas Education Agency releases its latest accountability ratings...
Texas House Democrats evacuated from Illinois hotel after bomb threat, police say | Houston Public Media
Two Texas House Democrats said they were evacuated from their hotel in Illinois following a bomb threat Wednesday morning.
In a statement, officials with the...
Former Harris County deputy arrested, charged with manslaughter in man’s death | Houston Public Media
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Rigo Vivar, a former deputy for the Harris County Precinct 6 Constable’s Office, was arrested and charged with manslaughter...
NRG Energy receives up to $216M state loan to construct new natural gas units at Houston power plant | Houston Public Media
Travis Bubenik
NRG Energy has secured a multimillion-dollar state loan to construct two new natural gas units at an existing power plant in Houston.
The...
Buffalo Bayou Park gets new EV chargers funded by Houston City Council member | Houston Public Media
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Buffalo Bayou Park visitors can now charge electric vehicles there after Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin launched newly constructed chargers...
Here is when Houston-area school districts start classes for 2025-26 | Houston Public Media
Back-to-school season is in full swing as many Houston-area students have about a week before the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Here's a list...
Wesley Hunt tests waters of a Senate bid, setting up possible heavyweight primary with Cornyn and Paxton | Houston Public Media
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“Wesley Hunt tests waters of a Senate bid, setting up possible heavyweight primary with Cornyn and Paxton” was first published...
Arrest warrants for Texas Democrats (Aug. 5, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On Tuesday’s show: Texas Republican leaders are issuing threats while Texas House Democrats remain out of state in an effort to block new district...
House Democrats leave the state (Aug. 4, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On Monday’s show: Dozens of Texas House Democrats have left the state, breaking quorum in an effort to block a Republican plan to redraw...
Houston controller’s office warns of scam callers impersonating city officials | Houston Public Media
Lucio Vasquez / Houston Public Media
The City of Houston Controller’s Office has received several reports of scam callers impersonating city officials.
The fraudulent callers...