Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to extreme cold

Due to expected extreme cold weather in Washington, D.C., the Second Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, will see changes in its schedule and logistics.

De La Cruz reintroduces agriculture bills benefiting South Texas farmers

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reintroduced three bills aimed at supporting farmers in the Rio Grande Valley.

University of Houston scientists conduct climate research from Greenland to Antarctica

Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and Kangerlussuaq in Greenland, despite being nearly 11,000 miles apart, are key sites for climate research conducted by the University of Houston.

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Government

Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to extreme cold

Due to expected extreme cold weather in Washington, D.C., the Second Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, will see changes in its schedule and logistics.

De La Cruz reintroduces agriculture bills benefiting South Texas farmers

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reintroduced three bills aimed at supporting farmers in the Rio Grande Valley.

Monica De La Cruz reappointed vice chair of housing and insurance subcommittee

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas has been reappointed as Vice Chair of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee.

Crenshaw receives top marks from SBA Pro-Life America

Rep. Dan Crenshaw has received an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America organization for his efforts in defending unborn lives during the 118th Congress.

Abbott appoints Major General Sheridan to lead Texas State Guard

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Major General Roger O. Sheridan as the Commanding General of the Texas State Guard.

Education

Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and Kangerlussuaq in Greenland, despite being nearly 11,000 miles apart, are key sites for climate research conducted by the University of Houston.

University study finds lasting effects from multifocal contacts on children's nearsightedness

The University of Houston has reported findings from a decade-long study on myopia control.

University of Houston study reveals role of microbes in hemp cultivation

Hemp is gaining attention for its varied uses, from pharmaceuticals to industrial applications.

Events

Gary Kyle & The Kin to perform at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston.

The Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is set to continue its "It's 5 o'Clock Somewhere Concert Series" with a performance by Texas country artist Gary Kyle & The Kin on October 12 at 5 p.m.

Margaritaville Lake Resort to host It’s 5 o’ Clock Somewhere Concert Series

The Margaritaville Lake Resort is set to welcome the fall season with its "It’s 5 o’ Clock Somewhere Concert Series," commencing on October 5.

Upcoming Mediterranean Festival in Houston

The Mediterranean Festival, hosted by St. George Orthodox Church in Houston, Texas, will take place in October. The event aims to highlight Mediterranean culture, cuisine, and the Orthodox faith.

HISD to Host May Campus Hiring Events for NES and Non-NES Positions

The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team is gearing up to host a Campus Hiring Event on May 4th, giving K-12 educators the opportunity to learn about the work underway at Team HISD. The event will take place at two locations: Delmar Fieldhouse for non-NES positions and Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center for NES positions.According to the announcement, starting teacher salaries vary depending on the school level and designation. For non-NES schools, the starting salary is $64,000, while NES schools offer higher salaries, ranging from $75,435 for elementary...

Business

Amazon has announced a pay increase for its front-line team members that brings the average total compensation for workers to $29, affecting the 89,000 jobs held by workers across the state of Texas. The wage increases totaled an additional $2.2 billion of investment nationwide.
A 22-year-old air duct cleaning and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) restoration services company has announced a new Texas franchise location in the Houston area. DUCTZ is preparing to open a branch in Tomball, some 36 miles northwest of Downtown Houston.
Former Amazon employee Charles C. Baird Jr. expressed concerns about the financial impact of strikes on workers, citing the ongoing Teamsters strike as an example.

Real Estate

3914 Teal Run Meadows, Fresno purchased by COLLINS LONEL W||W COLLINS LONEL||LONEL W COLLINS||COLLINS AHMED DWAYNE||DWAYNE COLLINS AHMED||AHMED DWAYNE COLLINS

On Jan. 13, COLLINS LONEL W||W COLLINS LONEL||LONEL W COLLINS||COLLINS AHMED DWAYNE||DWAYNE COLLINS AHMED||AHMED DWAYNE COLLINS purchased a property at 3914 Teal Run Meadows, Fresno from JUNIOR PROPERTIES LLC.

2202 Royal Adelaide Drive, Cinco Ranch unloaded by ROSALES MILDRED INES||INES ROSALES MILDRED||MILDRED INES ROSALES||ROSALES MAURICIO||MAURICIO ROSALES

On Jan. 13, HERNANDEZ BELINDA EMILIA||EMILIA HERNANDEZ BELINDA||BELINDA EMILIA HERNANDEZ||HERNANDEZ RAFAEL ALBERTO||ALBERTO HERNANDEZ RAFAEL||RAFAEL ALBERTO HERNANDEZ purchased a property at 2202 Royal Adelaide Drive, Cinco Ranch from ROSALES MILDRED INES||INES ROSALES MILDRED||MILDRED INES ROSALES||ROSALES MAURICIO||MAURICIO ROSALES appraised at $426,616.

2814 Manito Circle, Cinco Ranch sold on Jan. 13

A property at 2814 Manito Circle, Cinco Ranch was sold on Jan. 13 by MIRZADEH GIV||GIV MIRZADEH||MIRZADEH SEYED M||M MIRZADEH SEYED||SEYED M MIRZADEH||AHMADI SUDI||SUDI AHMADI||AHMADY SOUDABEH||SOUDABEH AHMADY for $260,000. The buyer was ROSA RUTH DE LA||LA ROSA RUTH DE||DE LA ROSA RUTH||RUTH DE LA ROSA||SHOFNER MARTY||MARTY SHOFNER.

15502 Lynford Crest Drive, Four Corners sold by WILLIAMS-HACKETT STEPHANIE ANN||ANN WILLIAMS-HACKETT STEPHANIE||STEPHANIE ANN WILLIAMS-HACKETT

On Jan. 13, WILLIAMS PRINSHELL SHAVON||SHAVON WILLIAMS PRINSHELL||PRINSHELL SHAVON WILLIAMS||WILLIAMS ANQUNETTE SHERDRICA||SHERDRICA WILLIAMS ANQUNETTE||ANQUNETTE SHERDRICA WILLIAMS purchased a property at 15502 Lynford Crest Drive, Four Corners from WILLIAMS-HACKETT STEPHANIE ANN||ANN WILLIAMS-HACKETT STEPHANIE||STEPHANIE ANN WILLIAMS-HACKETT appraised at $175,440.

1710 Peppervine Way, Greatwood acquired by GELDER RANDY VAN||VAN GELDER RANDY

A property at 1710 Peppervine Way, Greatwood was sold on Jan. 13 by AMY VAN GELDER||GELDER AMY VAN||VAN GELDER AMY for $473,616. The buyer was GELDER RANDY VAN||VAN GELDER RANDY.

Sports

The Boys Scouts of American Sam Houston Council partnership has impacted our students by helping to build their vocabulary, enhance their critical thinking skills, and preparing them for Destination 2035," said Aiesha Odutayo, Director of NES Dyad.ScoutReach Director Sidney Castillo expressed gratitude towards HISD for recognizing the benefits of the partnership, stating, "Thanks to the leadership of HISD for recognizing what Scouting can bring to these youth that may otherwise not have that chance to grow and experience what lifelong values, a life of giving service and...

UH Wins National Wheelchair Tennis Championship

The University of Houston celebrated a historic victory at the 2024 ITA National Wheelchair Tennis Championships, emerging as the national champions in collegiate wheelchair tennis. The triumph came after a thrilling showdown against No. 1 San Diego State, where the No. 3 Cougars displayed exceptional skill and teamwork to claim their first wheelchair tennis national title.Leading the charge for UH were Jose Arriaga and Nicholas Tijerina, who secured the championship with a stellar performance. Arriaga sealed the victory with a hard-fought singles match, while the duo...

Blanco no-hitter powers Astros' first win of 2024 season

The Houston Astros marked their fourth game of the nascent 2024 regular season with a significant achievement, presenting new manager Joe Espada with his inaugural victory. This win was accompanied by a notable distinction as starting pitcher Rodel Blanco registered a no-hitter – the first of the year in Major League Baseball (MLB) – during Houston's 10-0 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays. The match took place before an audience of 27,285 spectators at Minute Maid Park on April 1.

Lifestyle

Fernanda Ogazon named new CEO of American Art Resources

American Art Resources, a leading art consulting firm with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, corporate, and hospitality design, has announced Fernanda Ogazon as its new CEO and President.

Success On The Spectrum inviting Sylvester Stallone to 2025 Autism Prom

Success on the Spectrum (SOS) will host its seventh annual Autism Prom on April 8. The organization, which was founded to promote social inclusion for families affected by autism, is hoping movie-action star Sylvester Stallone will attend.

Q&A with TJ Kuri: America 'opens her arms equally to everyone' and 'unites them'

TJ Kuri, of Houston, made it his life’s mission to emigrate to America from his home country of Jordan.

Success On The Spectrum founder: ‘I could cry happy tears at the memory of 2024 Autism Prom’

Success On The Spectrum founder Nichole Daher said she "could cry happy tears" after seeing children and their families make friends at the annual Autism Prom event held April 7. Daher shared her statement with Houston Daily on May 17.

Good Deeds

Houston law firm Ford + Bergner has made a $25,000 donation to the local faith-based nonprofit organization Amazing Place ahead of the 2024 observance of World Alzheimer's Day on September 21.
The Houston-based nonprofit organization, Tony's Place, which serves the LGBTQ+ community, has been awarded a grant of $21,520. The funds are earmarked for its Emergency Housing Program for LGBTQ+ youth and have been provided by Health Care Advocates International (HCAI). Tony's Place is one of four organizations to receive funding in the recent HCAI Fund grant cycle.
The organizers of the event "These Boots Are Made for Mahjing" have announced that it successfully raised over $20,000 for inflammatory breast cancer research.

Politics

OPINION: Sen. Cruz’s AM Radio Bill Will Protect Texas from Next Storm

As a Texan who witnessed the damage and devastation that Hurricane Harvey caused firsthand, I couldn’t be happier to see a bill that Sen. Ted Cruz introduced to protect us from the next disaster nearing congressional passage.

Turner bids farewell to city he led for decade

On his final day in office, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner bid farewell to the city he had led since 2016. Symbolizing the completion of his work, Turner sat at an empty desk and described his two terms as "a joy of a lifetime."

Cruz on CCP bill: This legislation will ensure Congress and the president have a clear picture of what our adversaries are doing in the U.S.,

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and his colleague Rick Scott (R-FL) have proposed a bill aimed at countering espionage activities by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The legislation, titled the Countering Corrupt Political Influence Act (CCP Influence Act), calls for more rigorous reporting requirements from diplomats representing American adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Jackson Lee on reelection bid to Congress: 'I thought about the many more gifts I have to give to my constituents'

U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, who recently failed in her bid to succeed Sylvester Turner as Houston's mayor, has announced her intention to run for reelection in Texas's 18th Congressional District. The 73-year-old Congresswoman is seeking to maintain the seat she has held for nearly three decades.

Hollins on successful bid for Houston controller: 'We did it, y’all'

Chris Hollins, who gained prominence as the interim clerk for Texas's largest county during the 2020 election cycle, is set to become the next controller for the city of Houston, according to unofficial results. The Democrat outperformed Orlando Sanchez in the race for the city's financial watchdog role.