The Houston Housing Authority extends the deadline for Housing Choice Voucher list registration, while transitioning to a new online platform. Applicants must update their information to maintain eligibility amidst high demand and potential federal funding changes.
Texas Senate Bill 17, seeking to bar land sales to citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, faces backlash from Asian American communities fearing discrimination. The bill is under legislative review, with ongoing discussions among Texas lawmakers.
Texas House Bill 1674, concerning the regulation of PFAS in biosolid fertilizers, misses a key legislative deadline. The bill, supported by farmers and facing opposition from utilities, aims to protect Texas farmland from contamination. Despite bipartisan backing, challenges remain as the bill’s future is uncertain in the current session.
A Houston federal grand jury indicted 54-year-old Christiana Ogbonnaya, a former nurse, for allegedly falsifying medical records at a Veterans Administration medical center, connected to a patient’s death. The indictment highlights the significance of accurate record-keeping in healthcare, as authorities continue investigations to maintain accountability.
HISD substantiates sexual misconduct claims against Lloyd Ford, a former employee, but withholds broader community notification, raising questions about communication and transparency.
Former MMA fighter Artur Rofi charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing neighbor in Houston. Police investigate self-defense claim.
The Texas House passed a bill defining gender based on birth-assigned sex, affecting transgender rights by excluding them from state records. Senate Bill requiring insurers to cover detransitioning costs also advances.
Houston, Dallas, and Austin feature in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report, emphasizing Texas’s significant role in global wealth, despite fluctuations in millionaire populations due to industry changes and relocations.
The Texas House advances House Bill 46, expanding medical cannabis use, and considers Senate Bill 3 for stricter THC regulations. House Bill 46 aims to include more medical conditions and products. Senate Bill 3 seeks to regulate THC sales and ensure compliance, reflecting Texas’ evolving stance on medical marijuana and THC oversight.
Texas House Bill 4 proposes replacing the STAAR test with shorter exams aligned with national standards. The bill, approved by the House, now faces Senate scrutiny.