Arcola has had a tumultuous couple of months among its city leaders. Despite having a new mayor, the Fort Bend city is working to gain some stability.
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The latest news about Arcola, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Read our coverage about Mayor Fred Burton and his conflict with the Arcola City Council.
Judge finds Arcola officials went beyond their authority in preventing Ebony Sanco to vote
A Fort Bend County District judge ruled that Arcola officials went beyond their legal authority to prevent Ebony Sanco from voting.
After a contentious election season, Arcola mayor voted out, Veeda Williams elected
Veeda Williams is the new mayor of Arcola. But political tensions are still high as residents await a judge’s decision on the residency of Ebony Sanco.
Arcola’s mayor received a campaign flyer from a rival. Then it was lit on fire.
A mayoral campaign flyer was lit on fire in a Facebook video. It’s just one of several bizarre incidents in the small town.
Can schools give student addresses to strangers? A private eye says one Fort Bend campus did.
A private investigator working for Arcola’s mayor says Fort Bend ISD officials gave him the address of two students. Here’s what the law says about that.
Houston-area mayor spent taxpayer money on private investigator to spy on council member
In his attempt to oust a city council member, Mayor Fred Burton spent $7,500 of taxpayer money on a private investigator to look into her residency.
‘This is an embarrassment’: Residents upset as Arcola city council meeting ends abruptly again
Arcola City Council members walked out again, forcing the meeting to adjourn after city officials did not recognize Ebony Sanco.
Order preventing Arcola city officials from interfering in council members’ duties canceled
The Fort Bend County city has seen a contentious back-and-forth between city officials and council members. The latest ruling grants a stay against interference.
Council members ask judge to find Arcola mayor, city officials in contempt of court
Three Arcola city council members say the mayor and city officials are not following a court order to refrain from interfering with their positions.
Arcola mayor, city officials ordered to stop interfering with city council members’ duties
Fort Bend County District judge granted city council protections in a hearing on Tuesday. The order will stay in effect until a trial in May.