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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 April 19

Leave a Comment / News / By Elizabeth Jensen

Summary: May Elections! May Elections! May Elections! May Elections! May Elections! May Elections! May Elections! May Elections! May Elections! & more.. May Elections Election Q&A: Pearland ISD board of trustees Position 4 https://communityimpact.com/houston/pearland-friendswood/election/2021/04/05/election-qa-pearland-isd-board-of-trustees-position-4/ Candidate Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Humble City Council Place 2 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/election/2021/04/16/candidate-qa-get-to-know-the-candidates-running-for-humble-city-council-place-2/ Candidate Q&A: Humble ISD trustee Position 1 […]

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 April 11

Leave a Comment / News / By Elizabeth Jensen

Summary: More state-relevant news today! Texas Republican leaders appear to prefer letting all the other states get federal funding boosts. They are unable to stabilize the electrical grid & less… Texas Analysis: A $5.5 billion shift in who pays for public education in Texas https://www.texastribune.org/2021/04/09/texas-education-property-taxes/?utm_campaign=trib-social-buttons&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social via @TexasTribune Congress allocated $19 billion in federal stimulus money

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 April 6

Leave a Comment / News / By Elizabeth Jensen

Update: When I post articles such as the patch.com editorial below, it takes time to assemble the raw data. Readers should see what the evidence is that I’m referring to. May Elections Q&A: Candidates for Jersey Village City Council Place 3 talk priorities, issues facing city https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/election/2021/03/24/qa-candidates-for-jersey-village-city-council-place-3-talk-priorities-issues-facing-city/ Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Katy ISD

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 20

Leave a Comment / News / By Elizabeth Jensen

Summary: Sick & tired of state & national politics (Democrats keep trying to provide more services for us plebs while Republicans keep blocking b/c they hate Democrats)? Here’s some local news stories to brighten your day! League City residents to get high-speed fiber optic cabling https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/government/2021/03/18/league-city-residents-to-get-high-speed-fiber-optic-cabling/ 'Shut your mouth': Tempers flare again as Cypress Creek

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 16

Leave a Comment / News / By Elizabeth Jensen

Summary: Sen. Paul Bettencourt apparently hasn’t heard of the State Auditor’s office, not surprising since Gov Abbott hasn’t appointed one since 2016, Texas Republicans target Democrats in voter suppression bills, & more… May Elections Q&A: See what Clear Creek ISD board candidates have to say about the issues https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/election/2021/03/12/qa-see-what-clear-creek-isd-board-candidates-have-to-say-about-the-issues/ Local elections draw few candidates in

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 3

Leave a Comment / News / By Elizabeth Jensen

Summary: Montgomery County Judge Keough joins 2 previous predecessors in walk-of-shame, Harris County considers leaving Texas..ERCOT..perhaps due to Pres Biden calling Judge Hidalgo to get an update while Gov Abbott pretended it wasn’t there, & more! Texas Disaster Declaration opens door to federal aid for losses sustained during winter storms https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/richardson/weather/2021/02/20/texas-disaster-declaration-opens-door-to-federal-aid-for-losses-sustained-during-winter-storms/ ERCOT: Texas power system

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 February 13

Leave a Comment / News / By Elizabeth Jensen

May Election May 1 Austin ballot is set: Homeless camping, strong mayor and 11th City Council district up to residents https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/election/2021/02/09/may-1-austin-ballot-is-set-homeless-camping-strong-mayor-and-11th-city-council-district-up-to-residents/ Chambers County Baytown City Council Will Vote On Changing Offensive Lake Name https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2021/02/08/390895/baytown-city-council-will-vote-on-changing-offensive-lake-name/ Montgomery County Energy Corridor, The Woodlands Plan For Post-Pandemic Commuter Service https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2021/02/08/390826/energy-corridor-and-the-woodlands-plan-for-post-pandemic-commuter-service/ Montgomery County commissioners approve $285K vaccine registration software https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/coronavirus/2021/02/09/montgomery-county-commissioners-approve-285k-vaccine-registration-software/

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 February 4

Leave a Comment / News / By Elizabeth Jensen

May Election Missouri City voters to decide City Council term length, limits in May 1 election https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/government/2021/02/02/missouri-city-voters-to-decide-city-council-term-length-limits-in-may-1-election/ Clear Lake Shores accepting candidate applications for mayor, council positions https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/election/2021/02/02/clear-lake-shores-accepting-candidate-applications-for-mayor-council-positions/ Houston senator files bill to restrict use of personal bonds for some felony defendants https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/at-the-capitol/2021/02/02/houston-senator-files-bill-to-restrict-use-of-personal-bonds-for-some-felony-defendants/ U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw files oil and gas legislation in response to

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 January 30

Leave a Comment / News / By Elizabeth Jensen

May Election Katy ISD schools bond will be recommended to board of trustees in February https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/education/2021/01/28/katy-isd-schools-bond-will-be-recommended-to-board-of-trustees-in-february/ Humble ISD officials talk 2018 bond progress, future referendum at board workshop https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/education/2021/01/28/humble-isd-officials-talk-2018-bond-progress-future-referendum-at-board-workshop/ Texas Prepares To Test For Lead In Schools’ Drinking Water For The First Time https://patch.com/texas/houston/s/hekrb/texas-prepares-to-test-for-lead-in-schools-drinking-water-for-the-first-time Local lawmakers, Humble ISD consider budgets ahead of session https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/education/2021/01/28/local-lawmakers-humble-isd-consider-budgets-ahead-of-session/ Harris

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