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Sam Houston High School math teacher: 'I see my role as a questioner and provider of experiences'
By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2022
Aric R. Barnes Jr., a five-year mathematics teacher at Sam Houston High School, recently explained the importance of education and how teaching high school has impacted his and his students' lives.
Texas Taxpayers and Research Association: 'Texas property owners need to be prepared for the sticker shock'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is considering approaches to reform property tax in the state as property taxes in Texas could surge up to 50% this year, yet a recent report by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association makes the note that it very well could have been even worse.
Home appraisal notices go out as property taxes surge up to 50%: 'Texas property owners need to be prepared for the sticker shock'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is considering approaches to reform property tax in the state as property taxes in Texas could surge up to 50% this year, yet a recent report by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association makes the note that it very well could have been even worse.
TTARA: Houston property owners should 'be prepared for the sticker shock' of still higher property taxes
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022
As property taxes in Texas could increase up to 50% this year, there have been renewed calls across the state for property tax reform.
Home appraisal notices go out as property taxes soar up to 50%: 'Texas property owners need to be prepared for the sticker shock'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022
Property taxes have long been a point of contention in the state of Texas and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is considering approaches to lower property taxes in the Senate, but a recent report by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association reports that it very well could have been even worse.
Mayoral candidate Williams pledges to 'bring a change of direction to Houston'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 19, 2022
On Feb. 13, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Robin Williams announced her candidacy for Houston mayor.
'It gives them another opportunity': Mystros Barbering Academy trains Westfield High School students to be fully licensed barbers
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 18, 2022
A new barbering program at a north Houston high school is giving students the opportunity to become fully licensed professional barbers.
'They may not be able to get into a house at all': Housing market projected to rise through 2022
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 16, 2022
The Houston real estate market is on fire and demand is expected to continue through the year.
As tensions increase between Beijing and the Biden Administration, China calls on U.S. businesses to 'speak up and out' against sanctions
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2022
China is calling on U.S. businesses to speak out on U.S. government policies that it perceives as opposed to its interests.
'We need a mayor who has a vision for Houston': Hollins announces candidacy
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 12, 2022
Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins recently announced that he is running for mayor of Houston.
Houston ISD announces that proposed strategic plan 'will not include any school closings'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 2, 2022
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) recently announced that its strategic plans did not include plans to close schools.
'We are going big so Houstonians can go home': Houston, Harris County allocate additional $100 million to fight homelessness
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 2, 2022
Houston and Harris County are spending $100 million in an effort to cut the region's homelessness problem by half.
Greater Houston Port Bureau 'honored' to name Ric Campo as 2022 Maritime Leader of the Year
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2022
The Greater Houston Port Bureau recently named chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority Ric Campo the 2022 Maritime Leader of the Year.
Lovett Industrial makes deal to acquire a 'large-scale site in the west Valley of Phoenix'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2022
On Jan. 25, Houston-based real estate investment firm Lovett Industrial announced that it has made a deal to acquire 139 acres in Glendale, Arizona.
'Every child will have equitable opportunities for education': Bezos Academy to open new Houston preschool offering free tuition for underserved children
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2022
The City of Houston recently announced that it has approved an agreement with Bezos Academy to open a Montessori-inspired preschool in the Denver Harbor area.
Texas files lawsuit alleging that Google 'continues to systematically surveil customers and profit from customer data'
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 31, 2022
Texas and several other U.S. states recently filed a lawsuit against Google alleging that the company uses deceptive location tracking practices that invades the privacy of users.
'It felt unreal': Shadow Creek's Shawn Jones shatters backboard during game against Alief Hastings, Sharks win 79-51
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 28, 2022
On Jan. 21, Shadow Creek guard and Texas State commit Shawn Jones achieved internet fame by performing a backboard-shattering dunk during the Sharks' game against Alief Hastings.
'We continue to be here to support our community': Houston commemorates Jan. 24 Spring Branch explosion
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 28, 2022
Jan. 24 marked the two-year anniversary of a massive explosion that rocked a Spring Branch neighborhood, which is still fresh in the minds of local residents.
'It’s been a family sport for generations': Klein senior continues family legacy of wrestling excellence
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 27, 2022
For Klein senior Roberto Bautista, wrestling isn't just an extracurricular activity at which he excels. It's actually in his family's DNA.
2022 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that public trust in government, media outlets and businesses is dwindling, but 'opportunity' seen
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 27, 2022
Public trust in government, media and businesses all landed on shaky ground in the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer, which attempts to measure public trust in these entities.