Natalie Weber

The city is exploring ways to make the downtown area more walkable, incorporate the Brazos River into the area's backdrop and attract new developments.

The lawsuit says some board members violating Whitbeck's retirement agreement by making "disparaging" public remarks after she was forced out of her role.

The resolution was one of five proposals considered by the court. The commissioners will revisit the proposals at a future meeting.

More than 50 inmates have participated in the program since it launched last year.

Early voting continues through Tuesday. Election Day will take place on Saturday.

Some local residents and environmental advocates have expressed concerns about the proposed facility, which would be located near a neighborhood and a high school. Concrete batch plants produce particulate matter that has been linked to health problems.

The city council's newest member said she wants to focus on infrastructure, city communications and economic development.

The Randle Lions, of Lamar CISD, are the only Houston-area team to head to the state championships this week.

The Randle Lions, of Lamar CISD, are a perfect 15-0 this year. It's just the third season of varsity competition for the school.

After two meetings filled with heated debate, local leaders reached a compromise and passed a proposal calling for an open carry ban in libraries.