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Houston sues state in attempt to block new law that erodes cities’ power
Texas Tribune via Yahoo News· 10 months agoHouse Bill 2127 — dubbed the “Death Star” law by opponents — prevents local governments from...
Cash from Chicago City Hall insiders helped mother of Johnson’s top aide in her run for Houston...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 4 months agoWhen Houston mayoral candidate Sheila Jackson Lee visited Chicago to fundraise last year, she found...
Austin City Council to meet with legal counsel about Texas 'Death Star' bill
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThe Austin City Council is set to discuss “legal issues” involving recently passed legislation that...
Texas cities fear ‘Death Star’ law will wipe out regulations. How about Fort Worth? | Opinion
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 10 months agoHouston, perhaps joined by other big cities, is suing the state over the Legislature’s “Death Star”...
Battle strategies: Austin isn't suing Texas over 'Death Star' bill; here's what's next
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThe city of Austin isn't planning to join the lawsuits filed against the state of Texas over the...
Texas state officials take over Houston school system amid contentious political battle
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAUSTIN, Texas — Texas education officials said Wednesday they will assume control of the embattled Houston school district after a long and slogging legal battle over a proposed intervention ...
Houston Astros pitching coach Josh Miller to be honored in hometown of Melbourne Beach
Florida Today via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTen seasons of long, "Bull Durham"-type bus rides became a pain in the rear for former minor league...
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages “thirst strike” to advocate for federally mandated water breaks in...
Texas Tribune via Yahoo News· 10 months agoU.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, walks down the House steps on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., last...
Hacked construction sign sends nasty message to drivers
The Independent via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAn electronic construction sign in Houston was hacked into by someone who left no doubt about what...
Tainted water flowed to these Texans’ homes for three years. No one told them.
Texas Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 months agoA playa — or flood plain — borders a neighborhood in South Midland on Feb. 1. For three years,...