SW Houston News

City of Houston Files Suit Against the State of Texas' "Death Star" Super Preemption Law

By SW Houston News report | Jul 8, 2023

On July 3, the City of Houston filed a lawsuit in Travis County against the State of Texas to have declared unconstitutional, void, and unenforceable House Bill 2127, the so-called "Death Star" or "Super" preemption bill. Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, 2023, with an effective date of September 1, 2023.

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SW Houston News area weekly mass times

By SW Houston News | Jul 8, 2023

The following parishes in the SW Houston News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Recent Fort Bend County home sales in week ending July 1

By SW Houston News | Jul 8, 2023

There were 159 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending July 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales in Harris County in week ending July 1

By SW Houston News | Jul 8, 2023

There were 899 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending July 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement on Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling

By SW Houston News report | Jul 7, 2023

"The historical context surrounding the 14th Amendment – adopted as the nation outlawed race-based slavery – is clear in its intention to address racial discrimination. Earlier this week, this same Court found racial bias in ordering new maps for Alabama's Congressional Districts. Yet, today's decisions would have us believe we have solved racial inequality in higher education.

Fort Bend County schools enroll 14,571 gifted and talented students in the 2021-2022 school year

By SW Houston News | Jul 7, 2023

Fort Bend County enrolled the 10th highest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

City of Houston Status Report: Electric Vehicle Implementation Reaches Milestone

By SW Houston News report | Jul 6, 2023

The City of Houston recently marked a milestone with the overall implementation of electric vehicles in its municipal fleet despite national supply chain issues and inflationary pressure.

Mayor Turner Highlights City's Robust Investment in The Houston Fire Department

By SW Houston News report | Jul 5, 2023

Mayor Sylvester Turner today is highlighting the robust investment the City of Houston has made in the Houston Fire Department through equipment acquisition, funding, and personnel during his administration. Despite numerous court decisions on lawsuits filed by the fire union, including the Texas Supreme Court’s most recent ruling in favor of the City of Houston against pay parity, this administration has remained steadfast in its support of the brave men and women of the Houston Fire Department.