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Quick reads
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Houston Public Media
New Fort Bend VA Clinic Serves Veterans in Southwest Houston Area
A new $30M VA clinic in Rosenberg will double healthcare capacity for Fort Bend County veterans, bringing essential services closer to home.
Houston Public Media
ICE Agent Arrested for Shooting, Filing False Report in Minneapolis Case
ICE agent arrested in Texas for shooting Minneapolis resident and filing false report, raising accountability concerns for federal immigration enforcement.
Houston Public Media
Texas Legal Battle Over District Attorney Reporting Requirements
Harris County joined other large counties in successfully challenging state reporting rules that would divert prosecutor time from criminal cases to paperwork.
Houston Public Media
Fort Bend County Election System Investigation
Fort Bend County investigates voting system failure that blocked voters for over two hours during primary runoff election.
Houston Public Media
FBI Warning: Fake FIFA World Cup Websites Target Houston Soccer Fans
FBI warns Houston soccer fans about fake FIFA websites stealing personal information ahead of our city's 2026 World Cup matches.
Houston Public Media
New Immigration Rule Affects Green Card Applications in Houston
New federal rule requires most immigrants to return home to apply for green cards, creating legal challenges for Houston families and workers.
What is being decided
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City · introduced
Water Safety and Summer Heat Awareness Season - May 2026
Harris County may designate May 2026 as Water Safety and Summer Heat Awareness Season to protect residents during our dangerous summer months.
City · introduced
HISD Seeks Waiver for Superintendent Certification Rules
HISD wants to waive state rules requiring superintendents to have teaching certifications, giving them more flexibility in choosing district leadership.
City · introduced
Houston ISD Board Audit Committee Report Acceptance
Houston ISD board formally accepts audit committee findings on district spending and financial accountability for our schools.
Urgent · Federal call campaign · Script ready
DHS Funding — Still Unresolved
The Department of Homeland Security funding deadline passed February 13th without a deal. DHS is technically in a partial shutdown but continuing operations on funds from last year's reconciliation bill — a temporary fix that won't last. The sticking point: Democrats want accountability measures like body cameras and ID badges for immigration enforcement agents before signing off on new funding.
Urgent · Federal call campaign · Script ready
ACA Premium Spikes — 20M People Affected
Enhanced premium tax credits that helped 20 million people afford health insurance expired January 1, 2026. Average marketplace premiums have jumped hundreds of dollars per month overnight. Gig workers, small business owners, early retirees, and people between jobs are hardest hit.
Urgent · Federal call campaign · Script ready
Social Security Administration — Staffing Crisis
DOGE eliminated over 7,000 SSA employees in 2025, reducing the workforce to its lowest level since the 1960s. The SSA is projecting processing delays of six months or more for disability claims and new retirement enrollments. Local field offices are closing across the country.
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Community stories
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Houston Public Media
Orange Fanwalk: Dutch Soccer Fans March Through Houston for World Cup
Thousands of Dutch soccer fans will march 2.5 miles through Houston in orange outfits, creating a colorful celebration before their World Cup match.
BakerRipley
Maria Hernandez: Community Leader Profile from BakerRipley
Meet Maria Hernandez, a Gulfton Sharpstown leader who turned her passion for dance and wellness into powerful community organizing that created new parks.
BakerRipley
Workforce Development Success Story: From Job Seeker to Hiring Manager
BakerRipley's workforce program helped veteran Bradley James go from unemployed to hiring manager at a maritime company in just one year.
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Harris County Precinct 3 Road and Bridge Services
Harris County Precinct 3 maintains nearly 6,800 lane miles of roads and bridges in northwest Harris County areas.