SUMMARY: This morning, discussions focus on Mayor Whitmeyer’s proposal for a new city-sponsored encampment to address homelessness in Houston’s East End, where residents have reported a sharp rise in homelessness. Local community members, predominantly from a Latino working-class background, are advocating for the expansion of the civility ordinance to tackle issues like loitering and enhance safety. The East End Management District links the increase in homelessness to the relocation of people from downtown and the Greyhound terminal. Residents are urging for more authority for law enforcement to address safety concerns, while the mayor will provide updates on the encampment plan soon.

East End residents are calling for expanding the civility ordinance to address issues like loitering and improve safety in the area.

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SUMMARY: A stabbing incident at Mayor Senior High School involved an 18-year-old suspect, MBA Mumwe, who fatally stabbed fellow student Darren Loving. The attack, captured in videos circulating among students, has raised concerns about campus safety. Although there were security protocols in place, including police officers on site, discussions about improved safety measures are underway. Parents express anxiety about their children’s mental health, as ongoing violence in schools seems increasingly common. The school will be closed for the week while staff receive counseling and training to support students returning Monday. Enhanced security measures are being considered by the district.

The Manor community is shocked and wants answers after a deadly stabbing at Manor Senior High School.

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SUMMARY: In San Antonio, a campaign surrounding city charter amendments has intensified, with significant financial backing from a business group for the Renew SA PAC, which supports all six amendments. Prop C, aimed at removing salary and tenure caps on the city manager, has become a focal point, facing opposition from the firefighters’ union. The combined spending on the campaigns exceeds $590,000, largely funded by significant business donations, while the firefighters’ political action committee is self-funded. Despite this spending, early polling reveals that many voters are unaware of the amendments, raising concerns about informed decision-making on the ballot.

San Antonio’s business community has spent two-and-a-half times more than the local firefighter union in the fight over caps on the city manager’s tenure and salary.

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