Summary: Texas’ congressional 6th election is on the May Election cycle..when the turnout is generally around 2-10%..& portions of the overall ballot are cast in different locations. I kid you not. & more news… May Elections Twenty-three candidates filed to run in the special election for Texas’ 6th Congressional District by the March 3 deadline. […]
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 10 Read More »
Summary: Magnolia ISD gives their students’ families microscopic mutants, ERCOT promises action after acting in bad faith twice, Houston initiates LGBTQ-owned small business program, & more… Texas leaders ensure financial stability for public school districts through spring semester with hold-harmless extension https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/education/2021/03/04/texas-leaders-ensure-financial-stability-for-public-school-districts-through-spring-semester-with-hold-harmless-extension/ Energy reform dominates conversations, state vows to increase internet access: 3 takeaways from
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 9 Read More »
Summary: ERCOT gives the nod to $16,000,000,000.00 in defraudulent charging, a reward of sufficient amount that disincentivizes repairs to the electrical grid, and more… May Elections 7 candidates file for three Jersey Village City Council seats up for election this May https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/election/2021/03/03/7-candidates-file-for-three-jersey-village-city-council-seats-up-for-election-this-may/ Texas will not fix ERCOT’s $16 billion power billing mistake https://www.texastribune.org/2021/03/05/texas-ercot-electric-bills/ via @TexasTribune
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 8 Read More »
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
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 7 Read More »
Summary: While Gov Abbott shows genuine pleasure at expanding the gruesome deaths of Texans, there’s more May Election news, multiple construction projects, and more… May Elections See candidates who filed for May elections in Montgomery, Willis https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/election/2021/03/01/see-candidates-who-filed-for-may-elections-in-montgomery-willis/ New department will track economic equity in Harris County https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/government/2021/03/01/new-department-will-track-economic-equity-in-harris-county/ Construction bids to be sought for Holderrieth Road
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 6 Read More »
Summary: While Gov Abbott denies public access to the mansion due to risks from unmasked Texans w/ COVID, real leaders are running for school boards & addressing flood control & the eviction/homeless crisis, & more… May Elections 8 file to run for 2 Katy ISD trustee seats in May https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/education/2021/02/22/8-file-to-run-for-2-katy-isd-trustee-seats-in-may/ 11 candidates file for two
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 5 Read More »
Summary: May Election info! After the collapse of the TX energy grid b/c of climate change & corruption, check out where legislators focus on repairs (& guess which deny science) & more! May Elections 4 candidates running for Katy City Council in May election https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2021/02/24/4-candidates-running-for-katy-city-council-in-may-election/ UPDATED: Here is who is running in Clear Creek ISD’s
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 4 Read More »
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
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 3 Read More »
With multiple new strains of COVID in Texas, Gov Abbott decides it’s time to stop supporting those who wear masks for safety, more May Election information, & more… May Elections Here is who is running for Alvin, Pearland ISDs board of trustees elections https://communityimpact.com/houston/pearland-friendswood/education/2021/02/25/here-is-who-is-running-for-alvin-pearland-isds-board-of-trustees-elections/ Gov. Greg Abbott Weighing End To Mask Order, Other Statewide Coronavirus
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 2 Read More »
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
Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 1 Read More »
