policies - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/policies/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:40:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 policies - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/policies/ 32 32 103504436 Texas school districts to face new restrictions on DEI policies, library materials https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-school-districts-to-face-new-restrictions-on-dei-policies-library-materials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-school-districts-to-face-new-restrictions-on-dei-policies-library-materials Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:40:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=522da59bbfb071bc6948440e89dffda5 Natalie Weber is Houston Public Media's Fort Bend County Bureau reporter, covering everything from government to education, business and community ...

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]]> 1006965 Transparency in use of force policies differs among Missouri police departments https://houstonnewmedia.org/transparency-in-use-of-force-policies-differs-among-missouri-police-departments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transparency-in-use-of-force-policies-differs-among-missouri-police-departments Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:02:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2662a08d78b234b0728258f80dda04b4 Kansas City · Buckner · Missouri City · Liberty · Blue Springs · Sibley · Lees Summit · Grain Valley · Levasy · See All Locations. Comments /.

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]]> 857484 School library book policies (Aug. 27, 2024) https://houstonnewmedia.org/school-library-book-policies-aug-27-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=school-library-book-policies-aug-27-2024 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/08/27/497732/climate-change-and-houstons-economy-aug-27-2024/ On Tuesday's show: Two school boards on Greater Houston’s west side have passed new library book policies. We learn what was decided at Fort Bend ISD and Katy ISD.Also this hour: We saw a familiar face among the folks doing state-by-state roll calls at...

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]]> 811539 Katy ISD to consider revisions to cellphone, bus policies for 2024-25 school year https://houstonnewmedia.org/katy-isd-to-consider-revisions-to-cellphone-bus-policies-for-2024-25-school-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=katy-isd-to-consider-revisions-to-cellphone-bus-policies-for-2024-25-school-year Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:10:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=03f181084c17bba89b43a772e6380d41 Government Fort Bend County to construct African American ... Houston · Katy North · Education. Houston. Katy ISD to consider revisions to cellphone ...

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]]> 784750 Court Policies https://houstonnewmedia.org/court-policies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=court-policies Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:33:00 +0000 https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/2686 Learn which items you should not bring with you to the court and how to dress for the occasion.

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]]> 785128 MAGA policies threaten Black America’s future | Opinion | miamitimesonline.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/maga-policies-threaten-black-americas-future-opinion-miamitimesonline-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maga-policies-threaten-black-americas-future-opinion-miamitimesonline-com Tue, 14 May 2024 14:51:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5191903c7c9ac74a54c1b68d346a8737 Rep. Ron Reynolds, serving his seventh term in the Texas House, is the first African American State Representative in Fort Bend County since ...

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]]> 768681 Kendleton Council to adopt policies on credit card, check cashing – Fort Bend Herald https://houstonnewmedia.org/kendleton-council-to-adopt-policies-on-credit-card-check-cashing-fort-bend-herald/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kendleton-council-to-adopt-policies-on-credit-card-check-cashing-fort-bend-herald Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:45:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6437491d167ffc1897cc5c069a799523 Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton said his office was investigating whether Humphrey committed a crime when he attempted to ...

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]]> 699251 Texas House OKs ban on race-based hair policies sparked by student suspensions https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-house-oks-ban-on-race-based-hair-policies-sparked-by-student-suspensions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-house-oks-ban-on-race-based-hair-policies-sparked-by-student-suspensions Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:27:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d55a68fdf99471d7dd3479c68de9f178 Ron Reynolds, a Missouri City Democrat and co-author of the bill. “You're Black, you're beautiful,” he said. “You should be able to wear your hair ...

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]]> 581044 School library policies, and the week in politics (Sept. 28, 2022) https://houstonnewmedia.org/school-library-policies-and-the-week-in-politics-sept-28-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=school-library-policies-and-the-week-in-politics-sept-28-2022 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2022/09/28/433728/school-library-policies-and-the-week-in-politics-sept-28-2022/ On Wednesday's show: Katy ISD officials changed several school library policies this week, including how the school district responds to complaints about books and who is allowed in its book review process. We discuss the continuing battle over boo...

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]]> 431560 Commentary: With right policies, renewables, natural gas can build energy security while … https://houstonnewmedia.org/commentary-with-right-policies-renewables-natural-gas-can-build-energy-security-while/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commentary-with-right-policies-renewables-natural-gas-can-build-energy-security-while Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:56:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=11dec806c10cc087b33a4a7e46bbbd3f A Bahamas-flagged tanker at named the Freeport LNG export terminal near the Brazoria County town of Quintana on Tuesday. U.S. natural gas and ...

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]]> 270084 Hospitals change visitor policies amid omicron surge | Health | fortbendstar.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/hospitals-change-visitor-policies-amid-omicron-surge-health-fortbendstar-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hospitals-change-visitor-policies-amid-omicron-surge-health-fortbendstar-com Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:47:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c28a819b06c9bc472ae2cfc6dcaad2ee Hospitals across Fort Bend County have changed operating procedures in recent weeks amid a strong uptick in the number of coronavirus patients, ...

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]]> 229267 Texas Sues More School Districts Over Their Mask Policies (Sept. 16, 2021) https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-sues-more-school-districts-over-their-mask-policies-sept-16-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-sues-more-school-districts-over-their-mask-policies-sept-16-2021 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:23 +0000 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2021/09/16/408553/texas-sues-school-districts-over-their-mask-policies-sept-16-2021/ On Thursday's Houston Matters: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues to sue school districts across the state over their mask policies, accusing them of defying the governor's executive order banning public schools and local municipalities fr...

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]]> 168451 Miller Outdoor Theatre Changes Ticket Policies Again to Better Assure Attendance https://houstonnewmedia.org/miller-outdoor-theatre-changes-ticket-policies-again-to-better-assure-attendance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miller-outdoor-theatre-changes-ticket-policies-again-to-better-assure-attendance Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/miller-outdoor-theatre-changes-ticket-policies-11595678 In response to the pandemic, Miller Outdoor Theatre instituted a new ticketing system in spring 2021. Instead of standing in line to at the Miller box office to get four free tickets in the covered seating, would-be patrons were asked to sign up online...

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]]> 138281 How a Texas judge may have made return-to-office policies more complicated for employers https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-a-texas-judge-may-have-made-return-to-office-policies-more-complicated-for-employers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-a-texas-judge-may-have-made-return-to-office-policies-more-complicated-for-employers Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:17:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=08a9e85a07df96d7f4b29ab6ebbfac6b The dismissal of a lawsuit against Houston Methodist over its Covid-19 vaccine mandate might look like it's good news for employers, but the long-term impact on recruiting talent may suffer with crippling consequences.

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]]> 135256 Houston experts weigh in on company mask policies, employee rights in the unmasked office https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-experts-weigh-in-on-company-mask-policies-employee-rights-in-the-unmasked-office/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-experts-weigh-in-on-company-mask-policies-employee-rights-in-the-unmasked-office Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bea7cbcfdff1cae25fad07c0d4c97758 Gov. Greg Abbott's new executive order gives business owners the ability to make their own rules around face coverings on private property. Here's what legal and HR experts say businesses should know.

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]]> 114094 Houston hospitals to adhere to face-covering policies after governor’s order https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-hospitals-to-adhere-to-face-covering-policies-after-governors-order/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-hospitals-to-adhere-to-face-covering-policies-after-governors-order Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:46:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=57a7b875e8a673ede0f044f2b3819422 Businesses will still be able to enforce mask requirements on company property when Gov. Abbott's executive order takes effect March 10. But hospital leaders are concerned about what other impacts Gov. Abbott's executive order will bring to health care...

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]]> 113740 Op-ed: Texas economy needs pro-immigrant policies https://houstonnewmedia.org/op-ed-texas-economy-needs-pro-immigrant-policies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=op-ed-texas-economy-needs-pro-immigrant-policies Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:30:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d64f28f8e8c917f53c22655b05aed267 Immigrants are vital to Houston's economy and growth.

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]]> 112337 HISD’s COVID-19 Policies Still Raising Questions 11 Months Into The Pandemic https://houstonnewmedia.org/hisds-covid-19-policies-still-raising-questions-11-months-into-the-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hisds-covid-19-policies-still-raising-questions-11-months-into-the-pandemic Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/news/confusion-still-abounds-on-hisds-coronavirus-policies-11533515 The Houston Independent School District has talked a big game about transparency around COVID-19 cases within its school system, but doubt still abounds as to whether or not the district is doing everything it can to keep the public informed about just...

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]]> 108155 Policies & Registration https://houstonnewmedia.org/policies-registration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=policies-registration Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:44:00 +0000 https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/448 Membership policies at the T.E. Harman Center cover rates for residents and non-residents, along with registration requirements for classes and programs.

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]]> 99619 Some U.S. airlines may not enforce new face mask policies https://houstonnewmedia.org/some-u-s-airlines-may-not-enforce-new-face-mask-policies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-u-s-airlines-may-not-enforce-new-face-mask-policies Thu, 21 May 2020 19:05:17 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9f286fc23e1ad175553865b8ff0ff7b1 Major U.S. airlines have recently implemented policies requiring all passengers to wear face masks in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

But some carriers reportedly may not enforce the rule. Reuters reported last week that while America...

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