Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief

A boost in public school spending, school vouchers and money for water systems are other highlights of the budget, which was bolstered by a $24 billion surplus. AUSTIN, Texas — THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – Texas lawmakers signed off Saturday on a $338 billion two-year spending plan that directs billions toward hiking teacher pay, cutting property … Read more

Texas Legislature approves $338B two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief

A boost in public school spending, school vouchers and money for water systems are other highlights of the budget, which was bolstered by a $24 billion surplus. AUSTIN, Texas — THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – Texas lawmakers signed off Saturday on a $338 billion two-year spending plan that directs billions toward hiking teacher pay, cutting property … Read more

Passengers face brief delay after Frankfurt-bound flight returns to Houston

A United Airlines flight safely returned to Houston due to a reported engine issue shortly after takeoff. HOUSTON — A United Airlines flight from Houston to Frankfurt was forced to return to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Saturday following a reported engine issue shortly after takeoff. According to the Houston Fire Department, United Flight 46 … Read more