North Coastal News

Texas Public Policy Foundation's Quintero: 'Not a stretch to say that property taxes are out of control'

By David Beasley | Mar 18, 2022

A report published in February by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) said Harris County's property tax levy grew 38.5% from $1.8 billion to $2.4 billion from 2016-20.

Fort Bend County accepted $506,500 from group affiliated with Facebook founder for 2020 elections

By David Beasley | Apr 8, 2021

Fort Bend County accepted $506,500 from the Mark Zuckerberg-affiliated Center for Tech and Civil Life for the 2020 elections, according to a nonprofit group.

Friendswood school system to failing online students: Come back to classroom

By David Beasley | Nov 20, 2020

A school district in the Houston area has a solution for students who are struggling with online learning: bring them back to the classroom.

Abbott suspends trucking regulations to expedite Hurricane Hanna relief

By David Beasley | Aug 3, 2020

Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended some trucking laws and regulations to speed delivery of electric power poles to communities hit by Hurricane Hanna.