Parents accuse HISD of ignoring gender pronoun preferences, file suit
Parents in Houston have sued HISD, claiming Bellaire High School ignored requests to use their child’s female pronouns, raising parental rights and gender identity issues.
Parents in Houston have sued HISD, claiming Bellaire High School ignored requests to use their child’s female pronouns, raising parental rights and gender identity issues.
Starting July 1, 2025, Texas will replace temporary paper license plates with permanent metal plates due to House Bill 718. This law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, aims to enhance vehicle registration security and combat fraud.
Houston SPCA rescued 34 farm animals from severe neglect in Crosby, Texas. Discover the ongoing investigation and community efforts to combat animal cruelty.
A woman who halted traffic on I-45 for hours will not face charges but will undergo a mental health evaluation, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness in law enforcement responses.
The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for adult content access, aiming to protect minors from online pornography despite free speech concerns.
Houston ISD announced state-funded teacher raises based on performance evaluations for the 2025-2026 school year, diverging from regional norms of experience-based increments. This move, tied to HB 2 funding, received mixed reactions, including union pushback, underscoring a shift in compensation policies.
Nearly 6 million Texans are set to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, reaching record numbers. With the majority taking to the roads, authorities prepare for increased traffic across the state.
A Fort Worth apartment complex fire displaced 834 individuals. The six-alarm fire, possibly linked to an electrical anomaly, remains under investigation. Authorities and the community support affected residents with ongoing relief efforts.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 3070, dismantling the Texas Lottery Commission and imposing new restrictions, including criminalizing online lottery ticket sales through couriers. The Texas Lottery will be managed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation until 2029.
Texas lawmakers pass SB 22, significantly boosting the state’s film and TV production industry with increased funding and revised compensation guidelines to attract more productions. Governor Abbott’s approval is pending.