Pasadena School Bond Passes Voters Overwhelmingly

Pasadena voters check 'yes' for the $135 milion school bond, while Baytown and Deer Park also passed their bond initiatives

Voters Turn Out For $135 Million Pasadena ISD Bond

A $135 million school bond, and adjustments to the school M&O fund is on the ballot for Pasadena voters.

Pasadena Settles Voting Rights Fight With MALDEF

City agrees to pay $1.1 million in legal and attorney’s fees as it ends three year legal battle.

Pasadena Moves To Settle Voting Rights Lawsuit

Mayor Jeff Wagner asks the city council to settle the lawsuit, ending the appeal process in the January ruling.

Toxic Plant May Have Sprung Undisclosed Leak During Hurricane Harvey

One expert said it was obvious that the storm may have "resulted in some level of contamination having been released to the environment."

Study Finds Flaws In FEMA Floodplain Maps

The study concludes that FEMA failed to consider development in areas outside the 100-year floodplain that have flooded

Mayor Johnny Isbell Bids Farewell At June Council Meeting

Johnny Isbell, who has served the city in various capacities since 1969, passed the gavel to Mayor-elect Jeff Wagner

Jeff Wagner Prevails In Heated Mayoral Runoff

Councilman Jeff Wagner wins mayoral runoff with 56 percent of ballots over challenger John Moon.

Early Voting Ends In Pasadena Election For Mayor, City Council District H

The election for mayor and council member District H will be held on Saturday, June 10

Pasadena Voters Casting Ballots In Early Voting

Seats for mayor and one city council seat are up for grabs, and will be decided June 10

Pasadena Mayoral Candidate Accused Of Tampering With Opponents Signs

Jeff Wagner was photographed on a busy street allegedly removing his opponent’s sign on the eve of early voting.

Pasadena Election Volunteer Files Complaint With Texas Secretary Of State

Complaint alleges election materials were left inside a polling location during the May 6 city council election.

Elections In Pasadena, Pearland Heading To Runoff

Mayoral seats in Pasadena and Pearland will be decided after candidates failed to garner more than 50 percent of the votes

Justice Department Sending Observers For Pasadena’s May 6 Election

Monitors are being sent after Voting Rights Act violations surfaced during recent lawsuit with Mexican American Legal Defense Education Fund

Judge Fines ExxonMobil More Than $21 Million For Clean Air Act Violations

Judge rules energy giant assessed violations at Baytown Facility, from the state and Harris County dating back to 2005.

Baytown Courthouse Renamed For Slain Lawman

Asst Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood was gunned down outside the Baytown courthouse annex on April 3.

Pasadena City Council Elections: Early Voting Underway

Seven mayoral candidates are running with 17 signed up to run for city council seats in the May 6 general election

Harris County To Consider Renaming Baytown Courthouse For Slain Lawman

Harris County Commissioners Court will consider renaming the Courthouse Annex in honor Clint Greenwood who was killed April 3.

Pasadena Mayor Calls Hispanic Council Member "Boy" At Council Meeting

Isbell’s comments come after losing a federal voting rights lawsuit filed against the city by the MALDEF in February.

Pearland Residents Oppose Planned Grocery Store Near School

Opponents who spoke to the city are concerned about the sale of alcohol near the campus, and the resulting traffic generated by store.

Pasadena Chamber To Host Mayoral Forum

Forum allows voters to meet the candidates, ask questions and provide insight to the direction of their city.

Pasadena Will Have New Leadership On City Council

Several candidates seeking to replace embattled mayor, while others look to provide equal voices on council.

Pasadena Won’t Fight Appeals Court Ruling On Voting Rights Lawsuit, For Now

Attorney’s vow to continue with appeal process in wake of second court room defeat this year, as process for May elections move forward.

City Of Pasadena Blocked From Using Controversial Voting System By Court Ruling

Court of Appeals blocks city’s request to use voting scheme that district court judge said diluted Latino voting power.

Court Of Appeals Hears Arguments In Pasadena’s Voting Rights Lawsuit

Court could issue a quick ruling as May elections loom for Pasadena City Council.

Clock is Ticking on Pasadena’s Appeal of Federal Court Ruling on Redistricting

Fifth Circuit Court reversal could cause turmoil for city council elections in Pasadena

Pasadena’s Request to Delay Voting Rights Ruling is Denied

City plans to appeal to 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Embattled Pasadena Community Relations Director Retires

Richard Scott admitted to ethics violations in federal voting rights lawsuit filed against the city.

Pasadena Councilwoman Announces Run For Mayor

Van Houte was one of several on the city council who stood against Mayor Johnny Isbell on redistricting.

Federal Judge Rules Pasadena Redistricting Map Discriminates Against Latinos

Judge cites commonality of exclusionary practices exhibited toward Latinos in Texas and Pasadena.

Pasadena City Leaders Call for Forensic Audit Of Departments

Admission of ethics violations sparks call for action by city council member.

Pasadena Considers the Fate of Communications Director After Admitting Ethics Violations

Judge is expected to make his final ruling on voting rights case by Jan. 1.

City Council in League City Ousts City Manager

Rohr's ouster ends public feud with mayor, city council.

Pasadena Official Admits To Violating Ethics Rules In Lawsuit

Investigation of the case could fall to the Harris County District Attorney's Office Public Integrity Unit

Mayor Was Concerned With 'Invasion of Hispanics,' Councilman Testifies

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund claims the 2013 vote to restructure voting districts diluted Hispanic voting strength.

Construction delays to animal adoption facility leads to more oversight of project.

City to retain architectural firm to oversee construction on an as-needed basis; second reading scheduled for Nov. 29 meeting.

Perez Anxious To Get Back To Work After Being Returned To Office

Lawmaker vows to tackle public education funding reform, medicaid services and child protective services in 2017

Pasadena Bonds Retain AA- rating

Some of Pasadena's water and sewer bonds retained their AA- rating.

Pasadena Voting Rights Case Moving To Trial

A federal lawsuit alleging that Pasadena's city council districts dilutes Hispanic and Latino voting strength is will go to trial.

Lynchburg Ferry Reopens After Maintenance

The Lynchburg Ferry Reopened on Monday, Aug. 22, after scheduled maintenance.