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City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Jan. 23

City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Thursday, Jan. 23


Texas sets new records in employment growth under Governor Abbott

Texas has achieved new milestones in job creation, with record highs in total jobs, the number of Texans employed, and the size of its labor force, according to December 2024 employment data.


Governor Abbott appoints John Asel to Alamo Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Asel as the presiding officer of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA).


Lawmakers propose new act to tighten immigration oversight

Congressman Troy E. Nehls from Texas and Senator Jim Banks from Indiana have introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing congressional oversight over immigration policies.


City of Houston City Council met Jan. 22

City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 22


City of Houston Service Delivery Committee met Jan. 22

City of Houston Service Delivery Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 22


UH professor receives prestigious presidential award

Allison Master, an assistant professor at the University of Houston (UH), has been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.


Governor Abbott appoints Paul E. Mansur as Yoakum County criminal district attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paul E. Mansur as the new Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney.


Legislation seeks increased pension for Medal of Honor recipients

Today, a bipartisan effort was renewed in Washington, D.C., with Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) reintroducing the Medal of Honor Act.


OPINION: Will Federal Agency Undermine Texas Senator’s Illegal Vape Crackdown?

Texas has faced the unprecedented crisis of a surging southern border, but another, less visible invasion is taking place at ports of entry across the United States.


Houston hosts annual postsecondary pathways conference with focus on education and workforce development

The 5th Annual Postsecondary Pathways Conference is set to take place on January 30, 2025, at the TMC Innovation Factory in Houston.


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Jan. 21

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 21


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 21

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 21


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Jan. 21

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 21


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Jan. 28

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 28


McCaul commends outgoing Border Patrol chief; supports Trump's pick for new leadership

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed gratitude to outgoing Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens and praised President Trump's appointment of Mike Banks as the new chief of the agency.


McCaul supports Trump's re-designation of Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas and a former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his support for President Trump's decision to re-designate the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).


Crenshaw reintroduces bipartisan act targeting ATF regulatory practices

Congressman Dan Crenshaw has reintroduced the ATF Accountability Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).


McCaul addresses global cyber threats at Homeland Security Committee hearing

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, participated in a full committee hearing focused on cybersecurity threats from adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party.


Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Dec. 18

Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Dec. 18