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How would a longshoremen strike affect Houston’s economy? It depends how long it lasts.

How would a longshoremen strike affect Houston’s economy? It depends how long it lasts.

Port Houston dock workers could go on strike next week, a move that could have damaging impacts on the local and state economy, largely depending on how long the walkoff lasts.  The U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents employers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, and the International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents 45,000 dock workers …

Fort Bend County Judge KP George indicted in connection with Taral Patel scandal

Fort Bend County Judge KP George indicted in connection with Taral Patel scandal

Fort Bend County Judge Kyle Prasad (KP) George was indicted Thursday on a misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting his identity during the 2022 elections, when George faced a challenge from Republican Trever Nehls. George is accused of using a fake Facebook account called Antonio Scalywag to harm Nehls’ campaign and sway the election his way. Investigators …

Metro adopts budget focused more on customer experience and service, less on expansion

Metro adopts budget focused more on customer experience and service, less on expansion

Metro adopted its fiscal 2025 budget Thursday, cementing the agency’s redirected focus on improving customer experience and investing in its aging vehicle fleet rather than expanding the transit system. The unanimously adopted spending plan includes a $980 million operating budget and $598 million in capital expenses. Those represent increases of $65 million and $177.6 million …

Houston ISD enrollment on track to plummet 5 percent this year, largest drop since pandemic

Houston ISD enrollment on track to plummet 5 percent this year, largest drop since pandemic

Houston ISD is on track in 2024-25 to see its largest single-year enrollment loss since the pandemic, with the majority of student departures coming from campuses overhauled under a controversial new model implemented by state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles. Records obtained by the Houston Landing show HISD enrolled about 173,900 students in the fourth week of …

Houston City Council delays sidewalk vote as Mayor Whitmire orders overhaul of ordinance

Houston City Council delays sidewalk vote as Mayor Whitmire orders overhaul of ordinance

The city still will require builders to construct sidewalks with homes, but significant changes could be coming to Houston’s sidewalk guidelines in the coming months.  The decision follows weeks of public debate after three City Council members proposed eliminating a requirement that developers include sidewalks when building a new home, even if it does not …

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