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Tracking Houston ISD’s bond spending: Where did the money go?
Read full article: Tracking Houston ISD’s bond spending: Where did the money go?📚 Did you know that HISD is requesting a $4.5 billion bond proposal? This could be the largest in Texas history! The bond aims to address overdue facility upgrades and meet the district's $10 billion needs. #HISD #bondproposal #educationupdates #communitynews
Questions for Houston ISD Superintendent: What do voters want to know about historic $4.4 billion bond proposal?
Read full article: Questions for Houston ISD Superintendent: What do voters want to know about historic $4.4 billion bond proposal?How will you vote on this transformative plan? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Court upholds $2M bond for Sarah Hartsfield
Read full article: Court upholds $2M bond for Sarah HartsfieldThe First Court of Appeals has upheld the $2 million bond for Sarah Hartsfield, accused of murdering her husband Joseph Hartsfield. Despite multiple reductions, Hartsfield's attorney claims the bond remains "excessive" and effectively denies her bail. The court, however, found the bond appropriate given the severity of the charges and other factors.
‘No trust, no bond:’ Teachers union-backed poll claims voters do NOT support Houston ISD bond proposal
Read full article: ‘No trust, no bond:’ Teachers union-backed poll claims voters do NOT support Houston ISD bond proposalA research poll conducted on behalf of the Texas Federation of Teachers says less than half of voters support the bond proposal, and less than a quarter have confidence "or don't trust" Superintendent Mike Miles.
Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says
Read full article: Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report saysFilling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be a struggle for many Latinos, especially when there is not one box that reflects their identity.
Tracking Houston ISD’s bond spending: Where did the money go?
Read full article: Tracking Houston ISD’s bond spending: Where did the money go?📚 Did you know that HISD is requesting a $4.5 billion bond proposal? This could be the largest in Texas history! The bond aims to address overdue facility upgrades and meet the district's $10 billion needs. #HISD #bondproposal #educationupdates #communitynews
‘Excessive bail:’ Attorney for Sarah Hartsfield files appeal to reduce bond from $2 million to $150K
Read full article: ‘Excessive bail:’ Attorney for Sarah Hartsfield files appeal to reduce bond from $2 million to $150KAn attorney for a Chambers County woman accused of murdering her husband have filed an appeal to have her bond reduced from $2 million to $150,000.
Harris County Sergeant indicted in death of Roderick Brooks out on $10K bond
Read full article: Harris County Sergeant indicted in death of Roderick Brooks out on $10K bondA Sergeant with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office turned himself in after his indictment for the fatal shooting of Roderick Brooks. Sgt. Garrett Hardin is out on a $10,000 bond.
Charges dropped against man accused of holding woman captive inside Greenspoint area trailer home
Read full article: Charges dropped against man accused of holding woman captive inside Greenspoint area trailer homeA Harris County grand jury “failed to find an indictment” for a man accused of holding a woman captive inside a trailer for four years, according to court documents.
Inside Fort Bend County May 6 bond election: What to know about the propositions, what’s at stake for Fort Bend ISD
Read full article: Inside Fort Bend County May 6 bond election: What to know about the propositions, what’s at stake for Fort Bend ISDAn election will be held in Fort Bend County Saturday for a $1.26 billion bond decision.
Bond tops $1M for suspect who led HPD officers on chase day after fatally shooting man at party in another county
Read full article: Bond tops $1M for suspect who led HPD officers on chase day after fatally shooting man at party in another countyBond was set at $1,150,000 Monday for a 19-year-old who is, not only accused of being involved in a chase and hostage situation in Houston, but also wanted in connection to a shooting that happened the previous night in Johnson County.
$20K bond set for post office clerk accused of stealing money from mailboxes, authorities say
Read full article: $20K bond set for post office clerk accused of stealing money from mailboxes, authorities sayBond was set at $20,000 for a post office clerk accused of stealing money and checks from mailboxes.
Bond set at $450K: Former Precinct 4 deputy accused of using taser on her 3 children charged, court documents say
Read full article: Bond set at $450K: Former Precinct 4 deputy accused of using taser on her 3 children charged, court documents sayBond has been set at $450,000 for a former Precinct 4 deputy accused of using a taser on all three of her children, court documents state.
Bond set at $750K for 17-year-old suspected catalytic converter thief charged in deputy’s fatal shooting
Read full article: Bond set at $750K for 17-year-old suspected catalytic converter thief charged in deputy’s fatal shootingBond has been set at $750,000 for the teen accused in the murder of Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot and killed trying to stop a trio of catalytic converter thieves in late March.
Relative of man accused of murdering stepdaughter: ‘He loved Lauren and Lauren loved the life out of him’
Read full article: Relative of man accused of murdering stepdaughter: ‘He loved Lauren and Lauren loved the life out of him’Bond was increased to $2 million and charges could be upgraded for a man accused of shooting his girlfriend’s 16-year-old daughter to death at their northeast Harris County home.
Judge reinstates bond for teen charged in ex-girlfriend’s murder one day after arrested for violating. What does that mean?
Read full article: Judge reinstates bond for teen charged in ex-girlfriend’s murder one day after arrested for violating. What does that mean?One day after being taken into custody for violating bond conditions, bond has been reinstated for a teen suspect accused of shooting a 16-year-old girl 22 times, records show.
Teen suspect charged in murder of 16-year-old girl arrested again for violating bond conditions, records say
Read full article: Teen suspect charged in murder of 16-year-old girl arrested again for violating bond conditions, records sayA teen suspect accused of shooting a 16-year-old girl 22 times is back in custody after violating his bond conditions, records show.
Houston Newsmakers: HPD Chief Troy Finner says city’s homicide rate ‘unacceptably high,’ talks bail bond reform
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: HPD Chief Troy Finner says city’s homicide rate ‘unacceptably high,’ talks bail bond reformHouston Newsmakers: HPD Chief Troy Finner says city’s homicide rate ‘unacceptably high,’ talks bail bond reform
Dozens of deputies showed up to bail hearing of man charged in constable deputy’s death; judge denies bond
Read full article: Dozens of deputies showed up to bail hearing of man charged in constable deputy’s death; judge denies bondThe man accused of killing Harris County Deputy Constable Kareem Atkins and injuring two other deputies has been denied bond.
Documents: Repeat offender accused of murdering 67-year-old man in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Documents: Repeat offender accused of murdering 67-year-old man in northwest Harris CountyBond has been set at $150,000 for a criminal with a lengthy rap sheet now accused of killing a 67-year-old man who was driving in his northwest Harris County neighborhood.
$1M bond for 21-year-old who killed owner of yacht company, League City police say
Read full article: $1M bond for 21-year-old who killed owner of yacht company, League City police sayBond was set at $1,000,000 for a man who allegedly followed a League City couple home from a Houston restaurant, shooting and killing the husband.
James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ pushed again, to 2021
Read full article: James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ pushed again, to 2021The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been delayed again, this time to 2021, because of the effects of COVID-19 on the theatrical business. “No Time To Die” was originally supposed to open in April 2020 but was pushed back to Nov. 12 in the U.K. and Nov. 20 in the U.S. The Walt Disney Co. last week delayed the planned 2020 releases of a handful of major movies until 2021. They include Marvel’s “Black Widow” and Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” Universal delayed “Candyman” to next year. Some major releases are still planned for 2020.
Houston man released on several bonds now in federal custody
Read full article: Houston man released on several bonds now in federal custodyHOUSTON – A Houston man has been indicted on federal charges following his release on eight bonds while facing numerous charges in Harris County. Court records show Opoku was released on several bonds while facing charges, including capital murder and possession of child pornography. A bond violation report dated Aug. 17 noted Opoku was placed under the supervision of Harris County Pretrial Services on June 26. Before a hearing could be held on whether to revoke Opoku’s bond, he was hit with federal charges and taken into custody. This is the third time KPRC 2 reported on a person released on multiple bonds in Harris County, who is then later hit with federal charges.