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Why do public corruption cases take so long? Convicted public servants remain free years after conviction
Read full article: Why do public corruption cases take so long? Convicted public servants remain free years after convictionWe should start by saying the vast majority of public servants do indeed serve Houstonians. However, there are others who do otherwise, according to federal and state prosecutors.
Questions loom about former HISD Trustee who went on vacation after entering guilty plea for conspiracy tied to bribes
Read full article: Questions loom about former HISD Trustee who went on vacation after entering guilty plea for conspiracy tied to bribesFormer Houston Independent School District Board of Education president, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, entered a guilty plea back in Oct. 2021 for conspiracy tied to bribes within the district. Now, she's traveling overseas at her leisure. Experts question if she's not being held accountable.
Former HISD chief operating officer, district vendor indicted in alleged bribery scheme
Read full article: Former HISD chief operating officer, district vendor indicted in alleged bribery schemeThe former chief operating officer and a contract vendor with the Houston Independent School District have been both been indicted for conspiring in a bribery scheme, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
LIST: Food and water distribution sites in the Houston area
Read full article: LIST: Food and water distribution sites in the Houston areaHOUSTON – Many local businesses and organizations have opened food and water distribution sites in the Houston area in the wake of the recent winter storms. Various distribution sites pop up daily, so please keep checking this list if you’re in need. Houston Community College-North Forest CampusTexas State Representative Senfronia Thompson, NACC Disaster Services, Teamsters Union, Houston Community College (HCC)- North Forest campus, HCC Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Peoples United Summit, and other volunteer groups host water and food distribution in northeast Houston. The organizers will provide food and water for about 1,000 vehicles. Pet owners will receive free pet food, supplies, and information on additional resources such as the Houston Humane Society’s free spay/neuter program.