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Houston Mayor Issues Order Limiting Police Reports to ICE
Mayor John Whitmire's executive order directs the Houston Police Department to report only certain arrested people to federal immigration officers.
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Good BusinessCommunity Impact
DFW Airport gas stores to become 7-Eleven; new Whataburger and Starbucks planned
Two DFW Airport Mart stores will be rebranded as 7-Eleven, and new Whataburger and Starbucks locations are planned on airport property.
CommunityRed Dot Flow
Houston and Austin mayors reduce police cooperation with ICE after election results
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Friday he is directing the Houston Police Department to reduce contact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. HPD will contact ICE only when a person with an ICE adminis…
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TCEQ announces webinar on alternative fuel fleet grant program
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced a webinar about the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program, which provides funding for state agencies and political subdivisions with fleets of more tha…
Good BusinessRed Dot Flow
Governor-elect Hinojosa's campaign promise of $1,500 per adult requires legislative approval
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa promised during her campaign to give every Texas adult a one-time $1,500 payment. The proposal would require approval from the Texas Legislature, specifically two-thirds votes in both chambe…
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Houston Democrat Thompson says she has votes for Texas House speaker
State Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced she has pledged support from a majority of House members to become the next Texas House speaker. The formal vote will occur when the Legislature convenes on Jan. 12, 2027.
Good BusinessCommunity Impact
Sugar Land Town Square renovations near completion, city officials say
Business development manager Jennifer Alexander gave updates on the $12.5 million Town Square modernization at a Nov. 3 meeting.
CommunityOdessa American
H-E-B Feast of Sharing to include Meals on Wheels of Odessa clients
Meals on Wheels of Odessa says its homebound clients will receive a holiday meal sponsored by H-E-B as part of the 24th Annual Feast of Sharing.
CommunityH-Town Ledger
Clear Creek ISD board to consider Bluebonnet Math adoption Nov. 9, 2026
Clear Creek ISD's board of trustees will consider adopting the Texas Education Agency's Bluebonnet Learning Math open education resources instructional material transition plan for the 2026-27 school year. District elig…
HeritageCommunity Impact
Sugar Land breaks ground on Char House restoration
City officials held a groundbreaking for the restoration of the 1925 Char House, which has been vacant since 2003.
CommunityCommunity Impact
Clear Creek ISD trustees to consider Bluebonnet Math transition plan for 2026-27
The board will vote on a plan to adopt the Texas Education Agency's Bluebonnet Learning math materials, a step tied to state funding eligibility.
CommunityUvalde Leader-News
Uvalde Newspaper's 94-Year Election Night Gathering Draws Residents Downtown
Residents gathered outside the Uvalde Leader-News to follow election results on its whiteboards on Nov. 3.