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Houston Independent Board of Education District V election ends in 2-way runoff
By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021
The race for the Houston Independent School District Board of Education District V has yielded a runoff between Sue Deigaard and Caroline Walter.
Election results for Missouri City Council District B, HISD Board of Education District V, Bellaire City Council
By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021
Results remain uncounted for the District V seat on the Houston ISD Board of Trustees between candidates Sue Deigaard, Maria Benzon, and Caroline Walter.
Trees for Houston to give away 1,000 free trees at giveaway event tomorrow
By Emily Bevard | Oct 22, 2021
Trees for Houston will host its Tree Giveaway event Saturday, Oct. 22, inviting residents to drive through and pick up a free tree.
'Make your cloth mask part of your costume': American Red Cross gives Halloween safety tips
By Emily Bevard | Oct 22, 2021
As Halloween creeps closer, the American Red Cross provides safety tips to make sure the day of fright brings more treats than tricks.
‘Heartbreaking and disappointing’: Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable fatally shot, two other deputies injured
By Emily Bevard | Oct 21, 2021
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable was fatally shot and two other deputy constables sustained injuries while working at a nightclub in north Houston last week.
‘Admired by so many’: Turner mourns the loss of former Secretary of State Colin Powell
By Emily Bevard | Oct 20, 2021
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who presented the case of the Iraq War just months after the U.S. suffered the 9/11 attacks, died Oct. 18 due to complications from COVID-19.
Houston Police Department welcomes 250th class of graduating cadets 'serving the most diverse city in this nation'
By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Police Department welcomed its 250th cadet class to the department, as graduating cadets officially earned their badges earlier this week.
‘He is not accountable to anyone’: Former Houston Police Chief Acevedo fired from Miami Police Department
By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2021
Art Acevedo has been suspended from his role as Miami police chief with the intent of termination, according to an Oct. 11 report by The Associated Press (AP).
Murillo 'honored' to be reappointed to Harris County Houston Sports Authority
By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2021
President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Laura Murillo, was reappointed to the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) board this month.
'The biggest recycling project you've ever seen': POST Houston multipurpose venue to open Nov. 13
By Emily Bevard | Oct 10, 2021
POST Houston will open its doors soon, providing residents another venue where they can eat, shop and catch a show in Downtown Houston.
'Unlike anything else in the world': Harris County commissioner announces support for new $100 billion Houston CCS hub
By Emily Bevard | Oct 1, 2021
A new $100 billion carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) hub in Houston has earned the support of a Harris County commissioner during a Sept. 23 event.
Houston's carbon capture and storage plans 'reimagine what it means to be the energy capital of the world'
By Emily Bevard | Sep 28, 2021
Houston's carbon capture and storage (CCS) plans have drawn attention from 11 companies who announced last week they would be collaborating on the hub in Houston.
'The lifeblood of our community': Small businesses owned by people of color eligible for grants through Comcast's RISE program
By Emily Bevard | Sep 24, 2021
Comcast will award $1 million in grants to small businesses owned by people of color in Fort Bend County as a part of the company's RISE Investment Fund Program launched in late 2020.
George Bush International Airport named cleanest airport in U.S. as 'health, safety and comfort' are top priority
By Emily Bevard | Sep 22, 2021
George Bush Intercontinental Airport was awarded the honor of the cleanest United States airport at the Skytrax 2021 World Airport Awards, according to an August release from Houston Airports.
Hidalgo: 'People are dying needlessly' as Harris County faces nurse, hospital bed shortages
By Emily Bevard | Sep 3, 2021
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, a mass nurse shortage in Harris County has drawn attention from Judge Lina Hidalgo, outlining a $30 million investment to bring in 622 new nurses to the county.
Bail reform bill headed to Abbott's desk as he deems it necessary to 'keep dangerous criminals off our streets'
By Emily Bevard | Sep 2, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives voted to pass the Republican-backed bail reform bill seeking to set new rules for the release of defendants on monetary bonds.
Houston ISD superintendent focuses on re-engagement, safety and 'the children' this school year
By Emily Bevard | Sep 2, 2021
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II met with U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) this week outlining his goals as he begins the school year at Texas' largest school district.