The board is asking the Texas Legislature to allow it to review and rate school library books. The change would alleviate the burden on school districts and resolve a legal challenge to a 2023 state law, board members said.
Houston has 16 high-risk ZIP codes for lead poisoning. The city has a program that can help
The Houston Health Department’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program provides services that help low-income residents identify, remove or stabilize lead-based