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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 12

Summary: TX DoT goes all-in for racist revival of bulldozing poor neighborhoods dominated by ppl of color, Harris County Dept of Edu again the target of a legislative bill to weaken area schools’ bulk purchasing power, & more… Public Utility Commission of Texas names new director of ERCOT accountability https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/government/2021/03/11/public-utility-commission-of-texas-names-new-director-of-ercot-accountability/ Proposed curriculum, funding changes: 14

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 7

Summary: Texas govt entities cont to react to Gov Abbott’s gleeful efforts to lethally endanger more Texans, various road projects are underway, & more… Katy ISD will continue to require masks, other precautions despite lifting of statewide mandate https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/coronavirus/2021/03/02/katy-isd-will-continue-to-require-masks-other-precautions-despite-lifting-of-statewide-mandate/ Fort Bend County judge: Wearing masks 'highly' recommended despite end to statewide mandate https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/coronavirus/2021/03/02/fort-bend-county-judge-wearing-masks-highly-recommended-despite-end-to-statewide-mandate/ Fort Bend

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 1

May Elections Filing period ends with 6 candidates applying for Humble mayor, City Council seats https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/government/2021/02/12/filing-period-ends-with-6-candidates-applying-for-humble-mayor-city-council-seats/ 19 candidates apply for 4 Humble ISD board of trustees positions in May election https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/education/2021/02/12/19-candidates-apply-for-4-humble-isd-board-of-trustees-positions-in-may-election/ Governor sets special election in Texas’ 6th Congressional District for May 1 https://ballotpedia.org/Texas%27_6th_Congressional_District Extreme Cold Weather Kills Bats Across Texas https://www.kut.org/energy-environment/2021-02-25/extreme-cold-weather-kills-bats-across-texas MAP: Facilities For

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 February 12

The Already Underserved Rio Grande Valley Fears Census Undercounting, Unfair Redistricting https://www.tpr.org/border-immigration/2021-02-06/the-already-underserved-rio-grande-valley-fears-census-undercounting-unfair-redistricting Fire Triangle Ep. 3: Fertilizer And The Feds https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/podcasts/2021/02/08/390881/fire-triangle-ep-3-fertilizer-and-the-feds/ UPDATE: At Least 23 Texans Face Charges In The Wake Of The U.S. Capitol Siege https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2021/01/15/389491/several-texans-charged-for-storming-us-capitol/ U.S. Judge Grants Accused Rioter’s Request To Vacation In Mexico https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2021/02/06/390870/u-s-judge-grants-accused-rioters-request-to-vacation-in-mexico/ 911 Call Takers In Austin Have A

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 February 9

May Elections Campaign filing period open for Alvin ISD Positions 1, 2 and 3 https://communityimpact.com/houston/pearland-friendswood/education/2021/01/29/campaign-filing-period-open-for-alvin-isd-positions-1-2-and-3/ Austinites will vote on homeless camping ban in May https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/public-safety/2021/02/04/austinites-will-vote-on-homeless-camping-ban-in-may/ Some Bellaire council members want a new approach to city debt https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/government/2021/02/08/some-bellaire-council-members-want-a-new-approach-to-city-debt/ Houston Heights Association to host planning department info session addressing development concerns https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/development/2021/02/05/houston-heights-association-to-host-planning-department-info-session-addressing-development-concerns/ Q&A: Humble Police Department Chief

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 February 4

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 February 2

May Elections Nassau Bay accepting candidates for City Council positions https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/election/2021/02/01/nassau-bay-accepting-candidates-for-city-council-positions/ Lone Star College seeks legislative approval to offer new baccalaureate programs https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/education/2021/02/01/lone-star-college-seeks-legislative-approval-to-offer-new-baccalaureate-programs/ Fire Triangle Ep. 2: Shelter In Place https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/podcasts/2021/01/31/390350/fire-triangle-ep-2-shelter-in-place/ 3rd Houston-Area Man Arrested In Connection With U.S. Capitol Attack https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2021/01/29/390373/third-houston-area-man-arrested-in-connection-with-u-s-capitol-attack/ The FBI Calls It An ‘Extremist Militia.’ What Exactly Is ‘This Is Texas

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 January 30

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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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 January 28

Weekly Oil & Gas Update: President Biden Expected To Announce Moratorium On New Oil And Gas Leases On Federal Lands [not a big deal for Texas] https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2021/01/27/390211/weekly-oil-gas-update-president-biden-expected-to-announce-moratorium-on-new-oil-and-gas-leases-on-federal-lands/ Judge Drew Tipton purports to issue a nationwide injunction, but his ignorance of the most basic elements of the immigration system makes it effectively toothless. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/01/trump-judge-injunction-biden-deportation-pause.html via @slate

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