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Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoax
Read full article: Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoaxThe petition claims a high-profile Pakistani American Businessman teamed up with Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate Taral Patel to hatch a smear campaign against another candidate they had "a common enemy" with during the 2023 primaries.
Ask Amy: Why are we stuck with CenterPoint Energy? Why no competition? Can they be fired?
Read full article: Ask Amy: Why are we stuck with CenterPoint Energy? Why no competition? Can they be fired?From electric rates to power outages, it seems like we have heard a lot lately about CenterPoint Energy. In this week’s “Ask Amy” segment, investigative reporter Amy Davis answers a question from viewer Don Conger: ”Why are we stuck with CenterPoint? Why don’t they have any competition? Can they be fired?”
How Texas parents can navigate Meta’s extra security features, oversee children’s social media use
Read full article: How Texas parents can navigate Meta’s extra security features, oversee children’s social media useMeta's new security features include the ability to see how much time their teen spends on Facebook and Messenger, set time limits and whether or not their teen can make payments on certain listed products.
How would the SCOPE Act’s parental consent for Texas minors online actually work?
Read full article: How would the SCOPE Act’s parental consent for Texas minors online actually work?The new SCOPE Act was set to take effect this Sunday, adding protections for kids online through age verification and stricter marketplace regulations but how would it play out, realistically?
Nonprofit FIRE files complaint attempting to block Texas’ social media law that takes effect Sept. 1
Read full article: Nonprofit FIRE files complaint attempting to block Texas’ social media law that takes effect Sept. 1The law Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE) was passed last year and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. The SCOPE Act limits online access for minors. It takes effect on September 1 and requires age verification for “harmful material.”
Texas AG investigating CenterPoint Energy’s ‘conduct’ during Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Texas AG investigating CenterPoint Energy’s ‘conduct’ during Hurricane Beryl“My office is aware of concerning allegations regarding CenterPoint and how its conduct affected readiness during Hurricane Beryl, a storm that left millions of Texans without power,” Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.
Commissioner Adrian Garcia responds to Judge Hidalgo’s accusations of ‘disrespect’ amid court clash
Read full article: Commissioner Adrian Garcia responds to Judge Hidalgo’s accusations of ‘disrespect’ amid court clash“My only regret is not having called attention sooner to his well-known history of blatant disrespect toward me and other colleagues, community leaders, and county employees who dare to disagree with him," Hidalgo said.
Will Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica, run for her mother’s district seat?
Read full article: Will Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica, run for her mother’s district seat?According to an emailed press release, Erica Lee Carter “has been recently asked by community leaders and Democratic party supporters to consider running.” And now, we’re told she is “strongly considering running.”
Friends and family share memories at Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s funeral
Read full article: Friends and family share memories at Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s funeralReflections on the late Congresswoman from Houston's lie will also come from her children as well as local and national leaders.
City of Conroe announce major changes for prominent officials including police, fire chief
Read full article: City of Conroe announce major changes for prominent officials including police, fire chiefThe City of Conroe is making changes to some of its top local positions, including parting ways with the city’s police chief and fire chief.
US Rep. Al Green discusses House’s vote to impeach DHS Secretary, funding for Gaza
Read full article: US Rep. Al Green discusses House’s vote to impeach DHS Secretary, funding for GazaUnited States Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) is having a press conference on Saturday to address the House’s recent vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and funding for Gaza.
Deadly gunfight in NW Harris Co. raises questions about Texas’ ‘Stand Your Ground’ law: Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Deadly gunfight in NW Harris Co. raises questions about Texas’ ‘Stand Your Ground’ law: Here’s what you need to knowOn Wednesday, a man was killed in a gunfight in Humble in front of another person’s house.
What you need to know about the Galveston Votes app as Election Day approaches
Read full article: What you need to know about the Galveston Votes app as Election Day approachesIf you’re planning to vote in Galveston County in November, you should take a look at the Galveston Votes mobile app for election information.
Canvassers submit complaint after they allegedly weren’t paid by Houston city council candidate
Read full article: Canvassers submit complaint after they allegedly weren’t paid by Houston city council candidateSeveral canvassing workers submitted a wage theft complaint against a city council candidate after they alleged they have not been paid for helping with his campaign, according to a news release from civil rights organization FIEL.
Judge rules Galveston County must redraw 2021 redistricting map which violates Voting Rights Act
Read full article: Judge rules Galveston County must redraw 2021 redistricting map which violates Voting Rights ActA judge ruled on Friday that Galveston County must redraw its 2021 redistricting map because it violates the Voting Rights Act and United States Constitution, according to a news release from the Texas Civil Rights Project.
Texas Supreme Court denies Harris County’s request to temporarily block law that would abolish elections office
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court denies Harris County’s request to temporarily block law that would abolish elections officeThe Texas Supreme Court denied Harris County’s request to temporarily block the implementation of Senate Bill 1750 on Sept. 1, which will abolish the Harris County Election Administrator’s Office, the Harris County Attorney’s Office said on Tuesday.
Gov. Greg Abbott, US governors discuss Operation Lone Star focused on border security
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott, US governors discuss Operation Lone Star focused on border securityGovernor Greg Abbott is holding a news conference on Monday with four other governors and other officials regarding Operation Lone Star.
Texas AG’s office stays judge’s ruling regarding SB 1750, Harris County Elections Office
Read full article: Texas AG’s office stays judge’s ruling regarding SB 1750, Harris County Elections OfficeA Travis County District Court temporarily blocked Senate Bill 1750, which would get rid of the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office.