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'Property taxes are out of control in the Lone Star State': new report finds ISDs in Texas rose faster than recommended
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 1, 2022
Property taxes continue to be a point of contention for Texas residents following a new report that found almost all ISDs rose faster than the preferred rate of growth this year.
'We do not forget the lessons learned from their sacrifice': Galveston Coast Guard members pay tribute to Blackthorn disaster
By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 5, 2022
Texas Coast Guard members held a memorial service on Jan. 28 in Galveston for the 23 crew members who perished in the Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn collision of 1980.
'Teachers, you are doing amazing': Shadydale teacher shares her classroom experience amidst the pandemic
By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 4, 2022
Shadydale Elementary teacher Naketa Watts shared her wish as an educator to give students the best learning experience possible while caring for them holistically.
'Our hearts are heavy and filled with sadness': Harris County sheriff mourns loss of office deputy
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 26, 2022
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez mourned the death of Office Deputy Amanda Crowder recently after her apparent suicide following an argument with her boyfriend the day prior.
'The perfect candidate to lead our parade': Johnson to serve as grand marshal at Downtown Rodeo Parade
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 26, 2022
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo recently announced that country singer Cody Johnson will serve as the Downtown Rodeo Parade's grand marshal to kick off the parade's 90th anniversary.
'A reminder of the reality of anti-Semitism': Kamin speaks out on synagogue hostage situation
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 26, 2022
Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin spoke out last week regarding the hostage situation that occurred at a suburban Dallas-Fort Worth synagogue on Jan. 15.
Patrick tests positive for COVID-19, 'will return to public schedule by the end of the week'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 5, 2022
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 during the last week of December 2021.
'He is extraordinarily deserving of this honor': Texas Legislative Conference honors Brady as Texan of the Year
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 5, 2022
United States Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) was awarded the Texas Legislative Conference's Texan of the Year honor last month following the 13 terms he served in the House.
'Anything I can to help their families get answers': Hidalgo visits Astroworld victim memorial
By Ariana Chiarenza | Nov 12, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo visited the memorial set up for the victims of the Astroworld Festival tragedy at NRG Park on Nov. 8, where she vowed to assist their grieving families.
Jackson Lee working to make sure Astroworld Festival tragedy 'never happens again in our community or in the nation'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Nov 12, 2021
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) visited Heights High School Nov. 9, where Brianna Rodriguez, one of eight killed at the Astroworld Festival, attended classes.
'It's risky because we don't know all the facts': Voters in The Woodlands reject incorporation propositions
By Ariana Chiarenza | Nov 6, 2021
Voting residents in The Woodlands suburb of Houston rejected two proposals on Nov. 2 that were designed to incorporate the neighborhood as its own city.
Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated '10 years of partnership'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 21, 2021
Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated a decade of partnership together, including the $2 million raised through the Reliant EcoShare program.
'Honored to be a guest': Ford Bend County Judge George attends Diwali Dussehra Festival
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 21, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George was spotted attending the 10th annual Diwali Dussehra Festival for the Greater Houston area on Oct. 18.
'Way to go': Houston rap icon Bun B aids police officer, stranded motorist
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 15, 2021
Houston-based rapper Bun B was seen helping a Houston police officer recently as they tended to a stranded motorist.
'Never seen so many canceled flights': Flight cancellations from Southwest Airlines plague Houston airports
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 15, 2021
Two of Houston's major airports were slammed by a wave of Southwest Airlines flight cancellations this past weekend due to disruptive weather.
Late Houston social media influencer Alexis Sharkey's husband and suspected killer found dead in Florida from 'apparent self-inflicted gunshot'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 10, 2021
The spouse of late Houston social media influencer Alexis Sharkey and purported suspect in her death, Thomas Sharkey, was found dead in his Florida home on Oct. 7 following a warrant issued for his arrest.
'Indispensable public service': Report shows Houston's public transit's importance during the pandemic
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 10, 2021
A new report released from Texas Southern University suggested that even though use rates for public transportation in Houston have decreased, it was a key factor in helping people get to work while restrictions were imposed under COVID-19.
'Thank you for giving yourself to this city': Fallen Houston police officer honored by city officials, family at funeral
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 1, 2021
Houston Police Department Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey was honored at his funeral on Sept. 27 following a fatal shooting in the line of duty earlier this month.
'Any real, freedom-loving Texan should be ashamed': Hidalgo criticizes voting reform bill's passage
By Ariana Chiarenza | Sep 3, 2021
Judge Lina Hidalgo of Harris County condemned and criticized the passage of a Republican-backed election security bill on Aug. 27.
New law established for boarding homes in Harris County to 'protect vulnerable residents'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 27, 2021
Officials in Harris County established a new state law Aug. 26 providing additional protections for residents of boarding homes within the county.