Aldine ISD wanted to seize the land for parking next to the district's football stadium that's under construction.
HOUSTON — For months, Travis Upchurch has been fighting to save his family's land from being taken byIn a unanimous vote, the school board decided to rescind its plans for eminent domain related tothat's under construction.
For the Upchurch family, their land wasn't just a piece of property. It's a place where five generations have been raised and family members didn't want that taken from them. The community stood behind the Upchurch family, with many attending board meetings and also writing letters expressing their concerns.
Tara Upchurch, Travis's daughter, said she wanted her father to live the rest of his life at his home, and for now, he can stay."The Aldine ISD Board of Trustees voted to discontinue negotiations to purchase land from Travis Upchurch at 1810 Aldine Meadows and land owned by the Upchurch Family at 1926 Aldine Meadows authorized by prior resolutions dated November 15, 2022 and April 18, 2023.
This will allow Travis Upchurch to retain ownership and landowner responsibilities for these properties. To this end, this matter is concluded and all negotiations have ceased.Maria Aguilera is following this story and will have a live update on KHOU 11 News at 10 p.m.
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