Manvel utility rate increase: City council considers raising water and wastewater rate revenue for 2026-27
Manvel City Council is considering a 14.9% overall increase in water and wastewater rate revenue for fiscal year 2026-27.
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Porter man sentenced to federal prison for killing bald eagle in backyard
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The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.