A Montgomery County Council member says firefighters violated the county’s Trust Act by preparing to launch a Potomac boat to potentially rescue people fleeing ICE earlier this week.

Conroe City Council indefinitely tabled two Flock Safety camera proposals, including one for a citizens advisory committee and one about resident voting.

A Travis County judge ruled Austin and Statesman PUD cannot use $354 million in property taxes for a Lady Bird Lake TIRZ financing plan.

Baytown Police Chief John Stringer launched an internal investigation after allegations that an officer misused Flock License Plate Reader cameras.

Steve Wright was named district manager of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, starting Aug. 3 and succeeding Dan Paranick.

TSA announced TSA Gold+, allowing some airports to use private contractors for screening, which could reduce shutdown-related travel delays.

Colorado Springs Planning Commission voted 6-2 to allow Project Taurus, imposing utility-use, building-plan, and noise-monitoring conditions.

Hitchcock City Council rejected a proposed 287(g) agreement with ICE by a 3-2 vote after debate over expanded local immigration authority.

Galveston City Council accepted a $120,000 donation for Rosenberg park improvements and named the green space after Dr. Nancy Lefeber Hughes.

A judge held a hearing in Fort Bend County over the interim appointment of Judge KP George’s successor, with no decision yet.

Montgomery County homeowners face higher 2026 property tax bills after the council eliminated the $692 Income Tax Offset Credit.

A Harris County Judge candidate is facing ethics complaints over alleged campaign finance reporting issues and questionable payments.

Exxon Mobil’s appeal over a $691 OSHA mental-health fine led the 5th Circuit to strike down a Clinton-era regulation limiting judges’ ability to void federal rules.

Montgomery County commissioners in Kansas failed to vote on a proposed six-month moratorium on energy projects and data centers.

Constable Mark Herman urges six Houston-area school districts to ban unregistered electric motorcycles on campus, citing safety and registration issues.

Montgomery County policy records and body-camera video are under scrutiny after a traffic stop led to Elizabeth Kim’s arrest.

Galveston City Council ex officio member Jeff Taylor urges rewriting land development rules after the Discovery Sands vote, citing managed growth concerns.

James Talarico told a Houston town hall he will spend $25 million on Black voter outreach ahead of the November U.S. Senate race.

A business court judge dismissed most claims against Second Baptist Church in Houston, citing church autonomy in a dispute over governance changes.

Montgomery County Auditor’s Office plans free public forums across libraries to explain the 2026 property reappraisal and how value impacts taxes.

The Walker County Republican Liberty Caucus will host a one-day political training school in Huntsville on Sept. 26 for Texas legislative-session preparation.

An opinion piece argues for a police citizen review board after a Cedar Rapids video showed officers using force during an arrest.