State and National
Comcast Texas Commits More Than $1M to Shrink Local Digital Divide in 2024
Comcast Texas, the Houston area's largest internet service provider, is committing more than $1 million to shrink the local digital divide this year by supporting digital skills training programs, adding more Wi-Fi connected Lift Zones and providing Read more
Mar. 12, 2024
Early Voting locations, times and sample ballots
Early voting begins today and runs thorough March 1, in the State of Texas Republican and Democratic primary elections. Read more
Feb. 20, 2024
Katy, Richmond, Houston and Sugar Land Residents Sentenced for COVID Fraud
Six men scammed more than $20 million of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds from the Small Business Administration (SBA), and now they are headed to prison. Read more
Feb. 13, 2024
Wholesaler of Fake Temporary License Plates Sentenced to Federal Prison
A 43-year-old woman is going to federal prison for two-and-a-half years for acting as a wholesaler of phony temporary Texas license plates. Read more
Feb. 05, 2024
FBI Warns - Tis the Season for Holiday Scams
According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, Texans lost over $763 million to fraudsters in 2022, including nearly $20 million in phishing and non-delivery scams. This year, FBI Houston wants Texas shoppers to enjoy a scam-free holiday sea Read more
Nov. 24, 2023
Texas voters approve property tax relief, retired teacher raises and infrastructure funds
Property tax cuts, a raise for retired teachers and billions in investments in infrastructure, research, tech and energy have been approved by voters Tuesday night. Read more
Nov. 08, 2023
Property tax cuts hit the fast track as Texas Senate advances long-awaited agreement
A key portion of an $18 billion legislative package to cut land-owning Texans’ property taxes received unanimous approval in the Texas Senate on Wednesday.... Read more
Jul. 12, 2023
Republican priorities on school choice, border fail, but late-night compromises resurrect others
Texas House and Senate lawmakers were unable to find a compromise on two of Gov. Greg Abbott's top priorities this session: border security and school choice. But they rushed Sunday night to push through some other priorities.... Read more
May 29, 2023
HOA manager faces 20 years in prison for taking kickbacks
A 63-year-old Houston resident who was the manager of large homeowners association has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, according to Alamdar Hamdani, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas . Read more
May 15, 2023
Arrest made in fake plate investigation
Shady small car dealers selling Texas paper license plates, allowing criminals to drive cars that police can't track, has led to the arrest of a woman who resides in Houston illegally. Read more
May 11, 2023