University of Houston named Fulbright HSI leader for fourth consecutive year

Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, addressing the ongoing drought conditions in Texas.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, has introduced the Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2024.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has put forward the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act. This bill aims to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula, a native of Edinburg, Texas. The legislation intends to recognize Sekula's service and sacrifice for his country.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced nearly $2 million in funding for community projects in South Texas. The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is set to receive $500,000 for its Manufacturing Incubator Dry Room Project, which aims to foster innovation and investment in the region. Additionally, the City of Edinburg will benefit from nearly $1.4 million allocated for the Lift Station No. 19 Force Main Realignment and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. This project is designed to enhance water safety by addressing overflow issues in existing sanitary...

November 1, 2024, marked the first anniversary of the Houston Independent School District's (HISD) seven Sunrise Centers.

Houston Independent School District's Highland Heights Elementary has made significant progress under the New Education System, improving its rating from a D to a B within a year.

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.

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.

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.

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...

A property at 1647 Morning Park Drive, Cinco Ranch was sold on Oct. 25 by Mark Edward and Denise Dozier Killingsworth for $304,870. The buyers were Sarah Katlin and Anne Elizabeth Killingsworth.

On Oct. 25, Guillot Richard A. and Stephen S. Guillot purchased a property at 10110 Lost Hollow Lane, Sienna Plantation from Guillot Gloria J.

A property at 34012 Fulshear Farms Road, Fulshear was sold on Oct. 25 by M/I Homes of Houston LLC a Delaware LLC for $243,616. The buyers were Urdaneta Maria Carolina Govea and Jose Cesar Garcia Moreno.

A property at 17907 Melanie Lane, Needville was sold on Oct. 25 by Luke and Jordan Kleckley for $188,450. The buyers were Jorge A. Agurcia Montoya and Milany D Antunez Cruz.

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...

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.

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 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.

The antibiotic vancomycin, recommended as first-line treatment for infection caused by the deadly superbug C. difficile (C. diff), may not be living up to its promise, according to new research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy."Despite the increasing prevalence of data showing reduced effectiveness of vancomycin, there is a significant lack of understanding regarding whether antimicrobial resistance to these strains may affect the clinical response to vancomycin therapy," reports Anne J. Gonzales-Luna, research assistant professor in the Department of...

The sixth annual Autism Festival in Houston, organized by Success On The Spectrum (SOS), provided a judgment-free and inclusive space for children with autism and their families. This event, arranged by the autism treatment franchise, encourages fun interactions within the public sphere.

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."

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.

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.

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.