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Turner after Houston, DOJ reach illegal dumping agreement: 'I believe we have made signification step in improving the quality of life for everyone who lives in our city'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City of Houston reached a settlement agreement in a case pertaining to alleged illegal dumping in minority neighborhoods, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Miles on cabinet appointees: 'Veteran HISD leaders with the expertise and vision of some of Texas’ most exceptional education talent'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 6, 2023
Newly installed Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles entered his first full week on the job on Monday, with an entry on his lengthy to-do list having been completed.
USPS ranks Houston worst in nation for canine assaults on mail carriers: 'It is usually a ‘good dog’ that had not previously behaved in a menacing way'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 5, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released a list on Monday that places the City of Houston in an unenviable position.
Katy pizza restaurant owner on burglary: 'Part of me feels it's probably political'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 5, 2023
The proprietor of a pizza restaurant in Katy claimed the recent burglary of his establishment was politically motivated.
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on co-cathedral fire: 'We give thanks to God that no one was harmed in this minor incident'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 5, 2023
The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, at 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy. in Downtown Houston, was the sight of a two-alarm fire, which Houston-based media outlets reported was a small electrical one.
Explorer Pipeline to build 1.2-million-gallon water tank in Harris County: 'Ensuring safety for the community is of the utmost importance'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 3, 2023
Explorer Pipeline Company recently announced the construction of a multimillion-dollar project underway in Houston.
'I turned immediately with my blanket': Cheerleader recalls April night she got shot
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 2, 2023
A suburban Austin high school cheerleader who was of two young women shot in a grocery store parking lot while returning home from a team practice near Houston recently graduated and has opened up about her harrowing ordeal.
Rosen on undercover sting that arrested seven, including North Texas superintendent: 'These predators were online surfing and looking for children'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 2, 2023
A North Texas superintendent was arrested on Thursday in the Houston area as part of an underage sex solicitation sting.
Mother on elementary school graduation tribute to late daughter: 'De Zavala sure is pure family, and my baby was so loved by this school'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 2, 2023
A young girl who was fatally shot in the parking lot of a southeast Houston bank while on the way with her family to Valentine’s Day dinner more than a year ago was remembered at the fifth-grade commencement exercises at her Houston Independent School District (HISD) elementary school.
Newly appointed Houston superintendent Miles: 'It is my great privilege to be here'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 1, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) appointed a new superintendent on Thursday for the newly state-controlled Houston Independent School District (HISD), Houston-based media outlets reported.
Abbott: 'John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim attorney general'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 1, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a former Texas secretary of state (SOS) as the interim Texas attorney general (TXAG) on Wednesday, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
'He's had a stellar career for 23 years': Catalytic converter bill bearing slain deputy's name becomes law
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 1, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a law bearing the name of a Harris County sheriff’s deputy who was killed last year while protecting his wife from would-be catalytic converter thieves.
Houston wealth management advisor wins 2023 Community Service Award, Northwestern Mutual Foundation president: 'It is inspiring to see the impact'
By Houston Daily Report | May 30, 2023
A Northwestern Mutual wealth management advisor in Houston was honored for his service at a local nonprofit, which provides a healing community for children with life-threatening illnesses, by his employer's foundation.
'Not unexpected': Harris County grand jury indicts suspect in Takeoff murder
By Houston Daily Report | May 26, 2023
A Harris County jury issued an indictment on Thursday for the 33-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Migos member Takeoff in Downtown Houston last November.
House committee recommends impeachment of Paxton: 'Everything about the attorney general is impropriety'
By Houston Daily Report | May 26, 2023
Texas Attorney General (TXAG) Ken Paxton is facing 20 articles of impeachment after a Texas House of Representatives committee filed them on Thursday.
'I think nothing of it': Rockets players react to probable No. 1 pick's viral reaction
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
Having plummeted to the bottom of the standings in the 2022-2023 regular season, the Houston Rockets were widely considered shoo-ins for the first overall pick in the upcoming National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft.
Whitmire on bill requiring arbitration in legal row between Houston, firefighters: 'The current administration has ignored the firefighters for seven years'
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
A piece of legislation that calls for arbitration between the City of Houston and its firefighters is expected to become law after it passes both chambers of the Texas Legislature.
Turner: Houston BYOB ordinance 'is an effort to try to create a safer environment'
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
The Houston City Council approved an ordinance on Wednesday requiring bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) establishments to obtain operating permits, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Menefee on legal action in response to election legislation: 'This is more than just bad public policy, it’s bad for our democracy'
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
Harris County leaders are looking to pursue legal action against the State of Texas in response to pieces of legislation they claim are an affront to democracy, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Galveston school board president on lone finalist for high post: 'I believe that Dr. Matt Neighbors will be a fine superintendent'
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
The Galveston Independent School District (GISD) Board of Trustees named Dr. Matthew Neighbors as its lone finalist for superintendent on Wednesday.