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UH professor receives prestigious presidential award
By Houston Daily | Jan 23, 2025
Allison Master, an assistant professor at the University of Houston (UH), has been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Governor Abbott appoints Paul E. Mansur as Yoakum County criminal district attorney
By Houston Daily | Jan 23, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paul E. Mansur as the new Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney.
Legislation seeks increased pension for Medal of Honor recipients
By Houston Daily | Jan 23, 2025
Today, a bipartisan effort was renewed in Washington, D.C., with Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) reintroducing the Medal of Honor Act.
OPINION: Will Federal Agency Undermine Texas Senator’s Illegal Vape Crackdown?
By Aaron Pluto | Jan 23, 2025
Texas has faced the unprecedented crisis of a surging southern border, but another, less visible invasion is taking place at ports of entry across the United States.
Houston hosts annual postsecondary pathways conference with focus on education and workforce development
By Houston Daily | Jan 22, 2025
The 5th Annual Postsecondary Pathways Conference is set to take place on January 30, 2025, at the TMC Innovation Factory in Houston.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Jan. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 22, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 21
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 22, 2025
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 21
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Jan. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 22, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 21
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Jan. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 22, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 28
McCaul commends outgoing Border Patrol chief; supports Trump's pick for new leadership
By Houston Daily | Jan 22, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed gratitude to outgoing Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens and praised President Trump's appointment of Mike Banks as the new chief of the agency.
McCaul supports Trump's re-designation of Houthis as foreign terrorist organization
By Houston Daily | Jan 22, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas and a former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his support for President Trump's decision to re-designate the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
Crenshaw reintroduces bipartisan act targeting ATF regulatory practices
By Houston Daily | Jan 22, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw has reintroduced the ATF Accountability Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
McCaul addresses global cyber threats at Homeland Security Committee hearing
By Houston Daily | Jan 22, 2025
Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, participated in a full committee hearing focused on cybersecurity threats from adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party.
Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Dec. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 21, 2025
Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Dec. 18
City of Houston City Council met Dec. 17 & 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 21, 2025
City of Houston City Council met Dec. 17 & 18
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Jan. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 21, 2025
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Jan. 17
Bipartisan bill aims to ease digital reporting in healthcare sector
By Houston Daily | Jan 21, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw has collaborated with Congressmembers Vern Buchanan and Jimmy Panetta to introduce the bipartisan Healthcare Efficiency Through Flexibility Act.
Congressman McCaul supports Trump's AI investment plans in Texas
By Houston Daily | Jan 21, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed his support for President Trump's recent announcement of new artificial intelligence infrastructure investments in Texas.
Marco Rubio confirmed as new U.S. Secretary of State
By Houston Daily | Jan 21, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has extended his congratulations to Marco Rubio on his confirmation as the 72nd Secretary of State by the U.S. Senate.
Babin introduces bill targeting birthright citizenship amid ongoing debate
By Houston Daily | Jan 21, 2025
Congressman Brian Babin has introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act, a legislative proposal aimed at revising the current interpretation of the 14th Amendment.