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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 25

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Summary: May election information, racial Catch-22 in play with gun laws, Texas Attorney General won’t release communications he made during his DC activities on the day of the insurrection, & more… May Elections Q&A: See where candidates for Jersey Village City Council Place 2 fall on the issues facing the city https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/election/2021/03/22/qa-see-where-candidates-for-jersey-village-city-council-place-2-fall-on-the-issues-facing-the-city/ Election Q&A: West […]

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 23

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Summary: With infection rates dropping, local govts start loosening restrictions, & more on various Texas bills sponsored by local elected officials.. Flood plains, firearms and more: Here are some bills filed by Spring-Klein lawmakers so far in 87th Texas Legislature https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/at-the-capitol/2021/03/19/flood-plains-firearms-and-more-here-are-some-bills-filed-by-spring-klein-lawmakers-so-far-in-87th-texas-legislature/ Texas Supreme Court upholds injunction in Houston ISD takeover https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/education/2021/03/19/texas-supreme-court-upholds-injunction-in-houston-isd-takeover/ Houston parks begin phased

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 20

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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

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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 12

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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 11

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Summary: Assuming twice-bad-faith actor ERCOT doesn’t renege again, Austin electricity customers will get discounts unlike customers in deregulated areas, road usage statistics FINALLY, & more! League City City Council approves rezoning to make way for controversial apartment development https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/government/2021/03/09/league-city-city-council-approves-rezoning-to-make-way-for-controversial-apartment-development/ After winter storm, electricity reform dominates House, Senate priorities for 87th Texas Legislature https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/at-the-capitol/2021/03/09/after-winter-storm-electricity-reform-dominates-house-senate-priorities-for-87th-texas-legislature/ More than

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 5

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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

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Texas State & Local NEWS: 2021 March 4

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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

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