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Houston area physicians urged Congress to enact site-neutral payment policies on Sept. 7
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 13, 2023
Houston-area physicians came together virtually on Sept. 7 to advocate for legislative action aimed at ensuring that patients continue paying the same healthcare pricing for the same services in which they've already been receiving. This amounted from the fact that large hospitals have been purchasing small physician practices.
Galveston County Health District warns about vibrio after resident dies from eating raw oysters
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 13, 2023
The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) is alerting the public to take precautions against vibrio vulnificus after a man perished from an infection after consuming raw oysters, according to a press release. Vibrio can be found in coastal waters, including warm, salt water and brackish water, or a combination of salt water and fresh water and is transferred to humans through raw or undercooked shellfish, according to GCHD.
Houston rapper to host album release celebration week
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 12, 2023
Plugged In Ent & Wreckshop Records will present “OG Bidness” week from Sept. 19 to 23 to celebrate the release of a new album by legendary Houston rap artist D-Gotti. D-Gotti’s new album, “OG Bidness,” will be released on Sept. 22.
Abbotts host 2023 Star of Texas Awards
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 12, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott hosted the 2023 Star of Texas Awards in Austin.
Watt on late Jimmy Buffett: 'More than a man, an entire lifestyle'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 8, 2023
Retired Houston Texans and National Football League (NFL) defensive end J.J. Watt joined the cadre of stars from the worlds of sports and entertainment who paid their respects to the late singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who passed away on Sept. 1 at the age of 76.
Finner: 'I ask our city to pray for him and members of his family as we seek justice in this incident'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 8, 2023
Houston Chief of Police Troy Finner is appealing for prayers for an officer who lost his mother in a crash Sept. 7 that was allegedly caused by a pair of carjacking suspects evading arrest.
Texas A&M Forest Service stresses fire, eye safety when viewing next month's annular solar eclipse
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 7, 2023
The Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) is advising Texans with plans to watch an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14 to take precautions to refrain from sparking a wildfire.
Astros after move into first place in division: 'Sweep in the heart of Texas'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 7, 2023
Having been dealt the sting of three straight home losses by the New York Yankees, the Houston Astros knew just how pivotal their last series against division and intrastate rival Texas was to their postseason hopes.
Rice University's Shepherd School of Music releases 2023-24 schedule
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 7, 2023
The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University announced a comprehensive listing of key performances for the 2023-24 season.
Siguler Guff announces merger between Canadian oil and gas companies
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 7, 2023
Houston-based multi-strategy private markets investment firm Siguler Guff announced Canadian privately owned oil and gas exploration and production companies Persist and Dienerian have reached a definitive agreement in an all-stock transaction.
University of Houston football kickstarts life in Big 12 with home win
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 6, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars football team began life as a Big 12 Conference program with a 17-14 season-opening home victory over the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners on Sept. 2, according to a press release.
Abbott announces Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 6, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) announced the launch of the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program (TMIR) on Sept. 1, with the acceptance of applications underway through the end of this month. Per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor, Abbott signed the TMIR Program into law in 2021, which seeks to support the live music industry in the Lone Star State.
Paso Robles to host Houston wine tasting
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 6, 2023
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance will host a walk-around wine tasting Sept. 28 at The Majestic Metro in Houston.
Bravo on wine tasting tour: ‘This year we chose Houston’
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 5, 2023
The Paso Robles Wine Country Tasting Tour will make its way to Houston Sept. 28.
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Abbott invites Hawaiian first responders to take advantage of free peer counseling services
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 4, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in an Aug. 31 press release that the state is offering free peer counseling services to first responders and members of law enforcement who were impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires that ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui. The press release said services are available through the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network (TLEPN).
Abbott unveils 2023 inductees for Texas Women's Hall of Fame
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 4, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the eight 2023 honorees for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame on Aug. 29. A press release issued by Abbott's office said the future inductees have been recognized for outstanding achievement in their fields.
U.S. Sens. Cornyn, Cruz back Kazen to fill judicial vacancy in Southern District of Texas
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 4, 2023
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz (R-TX) expressed their support for John A. Kazen, who has been nominated by President Joe Biden to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Laredo, an Aug. 30 press release issued by Cornyn’s office said.
Odessa Police Department to participate in "No Refusal Weekend" during Labor Day holiday
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 30, 2023
The Odessa Police Department (OPD) will work with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) Police Department, the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) Police Department, Medical Center Hospital's (MCH) KEY Program, and the Ector County District Attorney's (DA) Office to enforce a "no refusal" Labor Day weekend for Sept. 1-3, per the city of Odessa’s Facebook page.
Roy: "We're tired of campaigning on border security and complaining about Joe Biden."
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 30, 2023
In a recent online statement, Representative Chip Roy called on Congressional Republicans to leverage their constitutional "Power of the Purse" to enforce stricter border security, ahead of September's budget approval process. The move has garnered both support and criticism.
Kinetik Holdings announces promotions in leadership
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 28, 2023
Houston- and Midland-headquartered midstream company Kinetik Holdings announced promotions to its leadership team that are already in effect, an Aug. 24 company press release on Business Wire said. The three promoted individuals are Trevor Howard, Kris Kindrick, and Tyler Milam.