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‘What happened in the group was a violation’: Whistleblower exposes ‘secret focus group’ in HISD’s failed bond effort

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Mario Diaz |Ninfa Saavedra |Jason Nguyen |Jon Hill

HOUSTON – In February, 2 Investigates reported that the Houston Independent School District allocated $2 million in taxpayer dollars for “Key Action 2” in the district’s 2024-2025 Adopted Budget Book. These public funds were earmarked to “support” the district’s efforts to “ask voters for a bond election in November 2024.” The action item outlined the costs associated with developing the plan and hiring a consulting group.
Is West England a Region?

Nov 12, 2024 | westenglandbylines.co.uk | Jon Hill

People often ask “Where is West England?” The problem is that when carving up England there are so many preconceptions and associations that everyone’s view is different. Bylines RegionsThe Bylines Network was set up in 2020 with Yorkshire Bylines and the North East Bylines leading the way. Next up was our region of Gloucestershire and surrounding counties. We toyed with the idea of using the name ‘West Country Bylines’.
A tribute to Bob Bater

Oct 30, 2024 | westenglandbylines.co.uk | Jon Hill

Bob was a valued contributor to West England Bylines and will be sorely missed. Our sympathy goes out to Bob’s family and friends. Bob wrote with conviction about the need to reform our electoral system. Initially he pointed out the flaws in the First Past The Post (FPTP) system and proposed some kind of Proportional Representation (PR) to replace it. He also highlighted the impossibility under FPTP of an elected MP actually representing the majority of his constituents.
Fort Bend candidate faces legal troubles before Nov. 5 Election Day

Oct 30, 2024 | click2houston.com | Mario Diaz |Jason Nguyen |Jon Hill

HOUSTON – With Election Day just a week away, the County Commissioner Precinct 3 contest is one race capturing significant attention in Fort Bend County. This high-stakes race involves incumbent Andy Meyers facing off against Taral Patel, a candidate under intense scrutiny due to serious criminal legal issues. Taral Patel, who previously served as Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s Chief of Staff, faces nine criminal charges related to his campaign activities.
Sewage Watch - Protect our rivers and beaches

Oct 22, 2024 | westenglandbylines.co.uk | Jon Hill

14 January 2025 – The Guardian: Ministers to appeal against river pollution ruling won by Yorkshire anglers. High court had ruled government was not meeting legal duty to clean up Costa Beck near Pickering. The UK environment secretary, Steve Reed, … will argue on Tuesday in the court of appeal that cleaning up individual rivers and streams devastated by pollution is administratively unworkable. Ed: How can cleaning up individual rivers be “administratively unworkable”?
Natural History, Breeding and Care for Panther Chameleons

Oct 10, 2024 | reptilesmagazine.com | Jon Hill

Panther chameleons, (Furcifer pardalis), are one of the most striking reptiles found in the world. Originating from the rainforests of Madagascar, these reptiles captivate herpetoculturists with their vibrant colors, unique anatomy and behaviors. We at iPardalis, LLC, are going on our 10th year breeding them and are currently incubating our 7th generation of Ambilobe locality panther chameleons.
Transport: the missing link in adaptation to climate change in the UK

Aug 8, 2024 | westenglandbylines.co.uk | Jon Hill

The whole transport sector is the largest source of carbon emissions in the UK. Since this adds to the UK contribution to the climate emergency, the sector needs targeting with a wide variety of measures to cut emissions. The academic literature on adaptation to climate change offers extensive references to threats to transport infrastructure and to the need for more coastal and estuarial protection.
How has this election changed West England?

Jul 7, 2024 | westenglandbylines.co.uk | Jon Hill

The 34 seats in the West England area have produced large-scale changes with both Labour and LibDems taking many seats from the Conservatives. Greens won their first seat in the area (Bristol Central). Labour are on 16 seats with 10 gains and six holds. LibDems now have 13 seats adding 11 gains to the two already held. Conservatives now reduced to four seats having lost 21. Several constituencies have ceased to be conservative-held for the first time in over a century.
River Coln Trail launches

Mar 19, 2024 | westenglandbylines.co.uk | Jon Hill

The new River Coln Trail will be launched on Saturday, 23rd March 2024 10.15am – 12noon at Fairford Community Centre, High St. Fairford, GL7 4AF (next to the church) All are welcome. The trail runs from the source of the River Coln, near Winchcombe, to its meeting with the River Thames, at Inglesham, near Lechlade. The total length of the walk is 33 miles but it can be done in sections, as nine separate circular walks.
Kicking the oil can down the road

Oct 11, 2023 | westenglandbylines.co.uk | Jon Hill

Rishi Sunak has capitulated to his fossil fuel cronies and gone back on the promises he made for UK to achieve net zero by 2050. The deadline for phasing out petrol and diesel cars has been shifted by five years from 2030 to 2035. Replacement of home gas boilers by heat pumps is not now mandatory until the boilers actually give out. This was met by derision and dismay from environmentalists and industry alike. The environmentalists see it as an abrogation of responsibility.