Mayor John Whitmire repeatedly has pointed to the pending audit as his reason to reject a property tax rate increase or levying of new fees.
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Jocelyn Nungaray’s mother testifies in Austin to block bail for undocumented immigrants
The legislation was part of a package of bills aimed at reforming bail in Texas. Advocates say the bills violate civil rights and will cost taxpayers.
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Usted tiene derechos si se enfrenta a una redada del ICE. Esto es lo que debe saber.
Abogados y activistas explican cómo planificar con antelación, identificar a los agentes de ICE e invocar sus derechos operativos de inmigración.
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You have rights if faced with an ICE immigration raid. Here’s what to know.
Lawyers and advocates explain how to plan ahead, identify ICE agents, and invoke your rights when dealing with immigration enforcement.
Posted inDiverse Communities
Amid federal DEI rollbacks, annual disability event champions neurodiversity in the workplace
Neurodiversity took center stage at ReelAbilities’ workplace inclusion event. Speakers included Jeff Miller, founder of Potentia and father to a neurodiverse son.
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Halt of refugee programs creates fears for Houston Afghans with family stuck in Afghanistan
Trump’s order upended refugee programs in Houston and created a climate of fear among groups working to help newcomers acclimate to life in America.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Harris County faces $130 million shortfall for subdivision flood control projects
Commissioners Court admonished the county engineer over the shortfall and ordered him to come back with a recommendation for closing the funding gap.
Posted inPublic Safety
HPD presents new goals, stance on immigration to council members
“Our policy is that we do not step into operations that are focused on immigration enforcement,” said Assistant Chief Megan Howard of HPD.
Posted inEducation
Learning Curve: See which programs draw the most Houston community college students
General studies and liberal arts, which allow students to easily transfer many basic course requirements, rank as the top local programs.
Posted inPolitics & Government
‘A man-made disaster’: Houston nonprofits in fear as Trump targets federal funding, diversity
Funding freezes and executive orders limiting aid to immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks, women and more, have local nonprofits preparing for the worst.