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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2020 January 20

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To-be-filed bill could fund dredging in Lake Houston by charging additional surface water fee https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/government/2021/01/18/to-be-filed-bill-could-fund-dredging-in-lake-houston-by-charging-additional-surface-water-fee/ Houston City Council ethics committee to review speech policies https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/government/2021/01/18/houston-city-council-ethics-committee-to-review-speech-policies/ MITCoSTx Receives Major Donation: At the end of last year, the Club of South Texas received a $50k donation from a club member who wishes to remain anonymous. We express […]

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 January 15

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May Elections Katy ISDProposed Katy ISD bond would fund 5 new campuses, facility renovations https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/education/2021/01/14/proposed-katy-isd-bond-would-fund-5-new-campuses-facility-renovations/Friendswood City CouncilFriendswood accepting candidate applications for mayor, City Council https://communityimpact.com/houston/pearland-friendswood/election/2021/01/14/friendswood-accepting-candidate-applications-for-mayor-city-council/ Montgomery County commissioners begin discussion to add 2 courts in 2021 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/government/2021/01/14/montgomery-county-commissioners-begin-discussion-to-add-2-courts-in-2021/ Magnolia CityMagnolia annexes 69.53 acres of land for future 100-home development https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/development/2021/01/14/magnolia-annexes-6953-acres-of-land-for-future-100-home-development/ Travis County Grand Jury to consider

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 January 14

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May Ballot AustinPotential strong-mayor system in Austin would be 'weakest of any big city in the country,' supporters say https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/government/2021/01/12/potential-strong-mayor-system-in-austin-would-be-weakest-of-any-big-city-in-the-country-supporters-say/ Humble ISDFiling period for May election begins; 4 Humble ISD board positions on ballot https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/education/2021/01/13/filing-period-for-may-election-begins-4-humble-isd-board-positions-on-ballot/ Update: Phelan Sworn In As Texas House Speaker On Opening Day Of 2021 Texas Legislative Session https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2021/01/12/389216/its-opening-day-of-the-2021-texas-legislative-session/ Legislative Preview: Redistricting,

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 January 13

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May Election CycleFort Bend/Harris CountiesMissouri City City Council moves forward with proposed May charter amendment election https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/government/2021/01/12/missouri-city-city-council-moves-forward-with-proposed-may-charter-amendment-election/ Austin Convention Center opens as field hospital as COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new high https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/coronavirus/2021/01/12/austin-convention-center-opens-as-field-hospital-as-covid-19-hospitalizations-reach-new-high/ 2021 transportation news to follow in Austin: 183 South finishing soon; 183 North expansion set to award contractor and more https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/transportation/2021/01/12/2021-transportation-news-to-follow-in-austin-183-south-finishing-soon-183-north-expansion-set-to-award-contractor-and-more/ Educators in Austin

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 January 12

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The Woodlands TownshipThe process has begun for the 2021 February Election for The Woodlands Residential Design Review Committees and Village Associations. The deadline for submitting your filing form is 5 p.m. January 21, 2021. https://twitter.com/TheTownshipTX/status/1348642579953414146 Sheldon ISDConstruction workers claim wage theft at Sheldon ISD project https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Construction-workers-claim-wage-theft-at-Sheldon-15855258.php More congressional seats, equal populations: What redistricting means for

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 January 11

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All 13 Texas Democrats In The U.S. House Have Called For Impeaching Donald Trump After Wednesday’s Riot https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2021/01/08/389012/all-13-texas-democrats-in-the-u-s-house-have-called-for-impeaching-donald-trump-after-wednesdays-riot/ Houston ISDHouston ISD roundup: Trustees select firm for superintendent search, extend COVID-19 leave policy https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/education/2021/01/08/houston-isd-roundup-trustees-select-firm-for-superintendent-search-extend-covid-19-leave-policy/ City of HoustonHouston police reform advocates seek to bolster resources for mental health interventions https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/public-safety/2021/01/10/houston-police-reform-advocates-seek-to-bolster-resources-for-mental-health-interventions/ Lone Star College SystemLone Star College-Houston North

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 January 8

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City of AustinAll Austin Resource Recovery customers will have access to curbside composting starting in February https://communityimpact.com/austin/southwest-austin-dripping-springs/government/2021/01/05/all-austin-resource-recovery-customers-will-have-access-to-curbside-composting-starting-in-february/Contention around choosing Austin's next mayor pro tem continues; vote delayed to late January https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/government/2021/01/05/contention-around-choosing-austins-next-mayor-pro-tem-continues-vote-delayed-to-late-january/ Public can weigh in on Project Connect rail, bus lines in late January, early February https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/transportation/2021/01/07/public-can-weigh-in-on-project-connect-rail-bus-lines-in-late-january-early-february/ Austin will not conduct hand count of unsheltered

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2020 December 31

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Williamson CountyWilliamson County Sheriff Robert Chody files lawsuit against Sheriff-elect Mike Gleason contesting election results https://communityimpact.com/austin/georgetown/election/2020/12/30/williamson-county-sheriff-robert-chody-files-lawsuit-against-sheriff-elect-mike-gleason-contesting-election-results/Note: Chody is the Republican while Gleason is the Democratic candidate https://ballotpedia.org/Municipal_elections_in_Williamson_County,Texas(2020) Term limits, abolishing county boards of education, stricter abortion measures: Bills filed by North Houston-area legislators https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/at-the-capitol/2020/12/30/term-limits-abolishing-county-boards-of-education-stricter-abortion-measures-bills-filed-by-north-houston-area-legislators/Q&A: Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton’s (R-Conroe) 2021 legislative priorities include education, small-business

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2020 December 30

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Galveston CountyGalveston County Refuses To Enforce Gov. Abbott’s COVID-19 Restrictions Amid Surge https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/coronavirus/2020/12/22/388378/galveston-county-refuses-to-enforce-stiffened-covid-restrictions/ Gov. Abbott’s inauguration tab included $1.7 million for George Strait, six-figure bonuses for staff https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/1-7M-for-George-Strait-six-figure-bonuses-15809635.php How Is Texas Spending Its $11.2 Billion In CARES Act Funding? https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2020/12/03/387131/how-is-texas-spending-its-11-2-billion-in-cares-act-funding/ City of HoustonCDC Eviction Moratorium Stopped Less Than 10% Of Houston Court Proceedings https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2020/12/20/388131/the-cdc-eviction-moratorium-has-stopped-less-than-10-percent-of-cases/ Houston

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2020 December 28

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Harris CountyBay Area educators, builders aiming for sustainable futures https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/environment/2020/12/23/bay-area-educators-builders-aiming-for-sustainable-futures/ New trails to connect parks, greenways in Humble, Kingwood https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/parks-recreation/2020/12/26/new-trails-to-connect-parks-greenways-in-humble-kingwood/ Precinct 4 Encore continues to engage aging Harris County adults with pandemic-friendly programming https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/parks-recreation/2020/12/23/precinct-4-encore-continues-to-engage-aging-harris-county-adults-with-pandemic-friendly-programming/ Woodlands TownshipFiling begins Dec. 31 for 100-plus positions on The Woodlands committees, associations https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/government/2020/12/23/filing-begins-dec-31-for-100-plus-positions-on-the-woodlands-committees-associations/ North Harris County Regional Water AuthorityWater quality

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