Houston ISD's state-appointed board unanimously agreed Thursday to put 17 district properties up for sale, with the vote coming after a community member was reportedly dragged out of her seat and arrested for shouting at board members.

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Houston ISD board votes to sell 17 district properties amidst community opposition

The district’s decision to sell the properties, which were deemed as surplus, came after voters rejected a $4.4 billion bond proposal for Houston ISD last November. 

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The county’s detention center β€œwill book and release [them] without requiring bond,” Dutton said.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/25/montana-house-protesters-arrested-transgender/

Seven arrested in Montana after protesting silencing of trans lawmaker

A crowd at the Montana Capitol protested the silencing of Zooey Zephyr (D), a transgender lawmaker who hasn't been allowed to speak on the floor for three days.

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