Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards lead TX-18 field in final poll before start of early voting
State Rep. Jolanda Jones is running a distant third place behind Acting Harris County Attorney Menefee and former Houston City Council member Edwards, according to the latest survey from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs.
Texas solar program left in limbo after Trump administration pulls the plug on $250 million grant
Texas’ Solar for All program was intended to bring solar panels and batteries to low-income neighborhoods and create jobs by training workers to install the technology.
Harris County judge orders return of 40 properties to rightful owners in deed fraud lawsuit
The Harris County Attorney’s Office filed the lawsuit earlier this year against Alba and Jarin Martinez, accusing the couple of running a fraud scheme by falsely claiming ownership of dozens of properties. The couple is accused of forging deeds and transferring property titles to themselves in order to then sell the properties to unsuspecting buyers.
Federal judge restores nearly $20 million in terminated public health funds to Harris County
In March, the Trump administration clawed back more than $11 billion in public health funding that had been distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harris County and other local governments from across the country subsequently sued.
State Rep. Jolanda Jones enters race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District
Jones, a Democrat, brings the field of candidates in the special election to replace the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner to at least 20, increasing the chances that the seat will remain vacant until after a December runoff.
Harris County sues men accused of selling counterfeit property deeds
Travious West and Wilson Sereal are accused of violating the Deceptive Trade Practice – Consumer Protection Act, according to court documents. The lawsuit, which seeks a permanent injunction, was recently filed against the men in the 269th District Court in Harris County.
Trump admin releases Harris County Refugee Screening Program funds after court hearing
Refugee programs across the Houston region have been affected by a funding freeze implemented by the Trump administration in January. Catholic Charities in Houston has already laid off 120 employees, mostly from its refugee program, and the Alief Family YMCA is expected to close by the end of May because it lost funding for its New American Initiative.
Harris County sues federal health department over halted funding for refugee services
The county's Refugee Health Services Program, which serves about 11,000 annually and provides nearly 35,000 immunizations per year, is facing layoffs and other financial challenges after funding was frozen by the administration of President Donald Trump.
Democratic candidate Christian Menefee demands June special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District
Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, let two key deadlines pass to call a May special election to fill the seat of the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner. Unless Abbott deems filling the seat an emergency, the next opportunity to call a special election won’t come until November.
Clock ticks down for Texas governor to call special election for late Sylvester Turner’s congressional seat
Gov. Greg Abbott has until the end of the day Friday to call a special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District to get the race on the ballot for the May 3 election. If he doesn’t, the seat could stay vacant for months.
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