Partly hidden mural breathes with spirit of 1970 Black Panther standoff
A relic from the era of Black militancy warrants the attention of scholars and preservationists.
Office of Inspector General cleared in ethics investigation
Ethics board drops Quatrevaux and OIG investigator from probe. Others still being investigated.
Lusher board passes resolution to stay neutral toward teachers union effort
Members say they want faculty members to decide the issue through a vote.
Records show alleged molestation of boy took place at a school, not a home
SciTech Academy said faculty member stopped working there the day after the alleged incident.
Changes at 911 call center lead to departures and shortage of dispatchers
Nearly 20 percent of staff leaving as state agency takes over unified operation.
Do ‘tough on crime’ state legislators have the courage to get smart on crime? We’ll soon see
Texas is way ahead of Louisiana on justice reform, and its crime rates have dropped as prison populations shrink.
National journalism organization dedicates support for The Lens’ lawsuit against city
The $10,000 grant announced today will help finance the ongoing battle over purchasing records that the city refuses to release.
Lusher board votes against recognizing union, likely sending matter to an election
The next move is up to the union organizers.
Parking administrator who was forced out says deputy mayor spoke of bid-rigging
Thirty-year employee trying to get job back through Civil Service appeal.
School Board signs no-bid contract for monitoring state tests at some campuses
Two people will visit the schools on one of the days of testing next week.
