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The fifth anniversary of Rice University's online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is being observed this month. The online MBA has become the fastest growing program at the Houston, Texas university's Jones Graduate School of Business since its 2018 launch.

Congressman Donalds: nuclear energy 'is an invaluable asset that we must utilize in order to efficiently power the future of our nation'

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) once again vouched for nuclear energy after introducing 5 new bills as a part of his 2023-24 Nuclear Energy Package.

Abbott after signing $18B property tax cut package: 'That money belongs to hardworking Texans'

On July 22, Gov. Greg Abbott signed an $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners into law, signaling the conclusion to one of the hottest issues state lawmakers tackled during the most recent legislative session.

Abbott: 'Texas will take the Biden administration all the way to the Supreme Court'

Gov. Greg Abbott remains defiant in his latest efforts to secure the southern border with Mexico – deploying floating barriers in the Rio Grande River – even as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit over the action.

Interim Police Chief: 'Our goal at HISD PD is to recruit officers that support protecting and serving students, staff, and the community'

By Houston Daily Report | Jul 25, 2023

Houston Independent School District (HISD) is looking for qualified police officers and is increasing the starting pay to join their team, according to a news release issued last week

Workplace Safety Screenings' move 'signifies our commitment to meeting the evolving needs' of clients, Trondsen says

By Houston Daily Report | Jul 25, 2023

Houston-based drug testing service Workplace Safety Screenings (WSS) has relocated to its new headquarters at 1130 Westmont Drive, just north of its previous location near the Port of Houston. The company made the transition on June 26, according to a news release.

'I must retire immediately': Banks resigns, Welsh named acting president of Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp announced the departure of Dr. Katherine Banks as president of the university on July 21.

Guenther on Port Houston admin office relocation: 'This strategic decision has been made to accommodate our growing needs as an organization'

Port Houston announced last week its plans to move its administrative office to Houston’s Fifth Ward neighborhood in what Executive Director Roger Guenther called “a strategic decision"

Former Texans DE Watt: 'This offseason has been as good as they can do for getting that thing back on track'

The Houston Texans are slated to begin their 2023 Training Camp on July 26, and former defensive end J.J. Watt has a glowing assessment of the franchise’s eventful offseason.

Beauty queen Alzate: 'I feel so immensely grateful and honored to introduce myself as Miss Texas USA 2023'

Crowned the new Miss Texas USA in her hometown of Houston on July 15, Lluvia Alzate described her victory as something she will remember for the rest of her life.

Turner: 'This trip demonstrates our dedication to strengthening links between Houston and Africa'

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is planning to lead a three-country African tour to focus on trade relations. The tour, running from July 17 to July 25, will stop at Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to build economic relationships with the city of Houston.

Cornyn: 'Agent Gonzalez selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country'

By Houston Daily Report | Jul 21, 2023

U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, Republicans from Texas, introduced a bill on July 20 to honor a fallen Border Patrol Agent. The legislation would rename the United States Postal Service office in McAllen, Texas, for Agent Raul Gonzalez Jr., who was killed in the line of duty this past December.

Cruz: 'Supreme Court code of conduct measure is a leftist political attack in the guise of an ethics bill'

By Houston Daily Report | Jul 21, 2023

Keeping in line with his party’s stance, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, slammed a piece of legislation that seeks to implement a code of conduct for U.S. Supreme Court justices.

Turner: 'The City of Houston is proud to champion these opportunities for our children and youth'

By Houston Daily Report | Jul 21, 2023

Mayor Sylvester Turner is celebrating the city’s recent achievement of becoming an official partner in the nationwide Engage Every Student Program. The Office of Education and Youth Engagement under Mayor Turner was one of the latest additions to the program focused on creating afterschool programs and extracurricular opportunities for students.

Houston's Turner on actor Amer: 'Through his comedy and show on Netflix, Mo continues to bring attention to our great city'

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner issued held a Twitter livestreamed press conference on July 13, announcing that comedian Mo Amer will be honored with his own day in September.

Harris County Attorney Menefee: 'I fully support the City of Houston’s plan to offer relocation assistance for residents living in cancer cluster'

Last week, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee issued a press release expressing his support toward the City of Houston’s plans to relocate residents living near a property owned by Union Pacific on the city’s east side.

Gov. Abbott on economic agreement with France: 'Forging strong economic bonds with reliable partners is more important now than ever'

Gov. Greg Abbott culminated his office’s economic development mission to Europe with the signing of an economic development Statement of Intent with Olivier Becht, France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and Foreign Nationals Abroad in Paris on July 14, which was the Bastille Day holiday in the country, according to a press release.

Alief superintendent Mays on employee pay hike: 'The teachers and staff in Alief ISD are the hardest working group of educators I’ve ever had the honor of working alongside'

Salary increases are a major part of a 2023-2024 compensation plan the Alief Independent School District (AISD) Board of Trustees at a regular meeting earlier this month, per a press release issued this week.

Nutex Health head Vo: 'We are extremely proud of the accolades from our partner hospitals'