Summary: VOTING BEGINS APR 19 IN THE MAY ELECTION CYCLE! Galveston area GOP Rep files to eliminate voter registration drives, the org that determines upcoming road projects seeks feedback & more…
May Elections
Clear Creek ISD candidates weigh in on issues before election https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/election/2021/04/06/clear-creek-isd-candidates-weigh-in-on-issues-before-election/
Spring-Klein-area park bonds, municipal utility district directors on May 1 ballot https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/election/2021/04/08/spring-klein-area-park-bonds-municipal-utility-district-directors-on-may-1-ballot/
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/
New GOP-Led Voting Restrictions Move Forward In Texas [Note: The May election cycle is also a form of voter suppression.] https://patch.com/texas/downtownaustin/new-gop-led-voting-restrictions-move-forward-texas?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=share
GOP House Rep out of Galveston-Wallisville seeks to eliminate voter registration drives https://legiscan.com/TX/sponsors/HB1026/2021
Texas Bill Expanding Access To Medical Cannabis Oil Heads To House For Debate https://www.kut.org/politics/2021-04-09/texas-bill-expanding-access-to-medical-cannabis-oil-heads-to-house-for-debate
Ken Paxton Files Suit As State-Federal Conflict Over Increased Migration Continues https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/ken-paxton-files-suit-as-state-federal-conflict-over-increased-migration-continues/
Bellaire roundup: Council OK's grant for backup generator https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/parks-recreation/2021/04/07/bellaire-roundup-council-oks-grant-for-backup-generator/
Federal judge approves Houston’s $2 billion answer to Clean Water Act lawsuit https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/environment/2021/04/06/federal-judge-approves-houstons-2-billion-answer-to-clean-water-act-lawsuit/
Houston political groups eye November for election on mayoral power limits https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/election/2021/04/05/houston-political-groups-eye-november-for-election-on-mayoral-power-limits/
Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority officials adjust, clarify Northpark Drive overpass timeline [note: no information on expected capacity provided] https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/transportation/2021/04/08/lake-houston-redevelopment-authority-officials-adjust-clarify-northpark-drive-overpass-timeline/
Gosling Road, FM 2978: road projects to watch in The Woodlands area this spring [note: no expected capacity numbers provided] https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/transportation/2021/04/08/gosling-road-fm-2978-road-projects-to-watch-in-the-woodlands-area-this-spring/
After winter storm, Austin puts together a plan for better temporary shelters https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/city-county/2021/04/08/after-winter-storm-austin-puts-together-a-plan-for-better-temporary-shelters/
General Topic: Area’s Transportation Needs
H-GAC gathering feedback on proposed updates to 2045 regional transportation plan https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/transportation/2021/04/05/h-gac-gathering-feedback-on-proposed-updates-to-2045-regional-transportation-plan/
