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News from November 2021
We get the government we deserve
By Charles Blain | Nov 19, 2021
Our two largest local institutions, Harris County and the City of Houston, are under investigation because of actions taken by the county judge and the mayor.
Greater Houston Partnership: Sales and tax use collection for Houston-are cities up 10% from 2020
By Press Release | Nov 19, 2021
Sales and use tax collections for the 12 most populous Houston-area cities[1] totaled $1.1 billion in the 12 months ending September ’21, up 10% from $972.6 million for the same period a year ago.
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2021
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 21.
'Outstanding choice': Rice University promotes provost DesRoches to presidency
By Zachary Richter | Nov 19, 2021
Reginald DesRoches, the present provost of Rice University, has been selected to be the next president of the university as per the announcement made on Nov. 11.
Greater Houston Partnership Research Department issues October energy update
By Press Release | Nov 19, 2021
The closing spot price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark for light, sweet crude, averaged $81.75 per barrel in October ’21, up from $39.45 for the same period in ’20, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Harris County contracts Energy Edge to oversee procurement of 'renewable energy strategy'
By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 19, 2021
Harris County, Texas' largest and one of the most populated counties in the country, seeks to lower its carbon footprint and advance its sustainability goals through an arrangement with Energy Edge Consulting, LLC, according to a press release.
International District Public Safety Committee met Oct. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2021
International District Public Safety Committee met Thursday, Oct. 21.
Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met June 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2021
Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 29.
International Business & Economic Development Committee met Oct. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2021
International Business & Economic Development Committee met Thursday, Oct. 21.
City of Houston Planning Commission will meet Nov. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2021
City of Houston Planning Commission will meet at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18.
'Thankful': Fort Bend County judge home after kidney stone surgery
By George Willis | Nov 18, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is home resting after undergoing surgery last weekend to remove a large kidney stone, according to his Twitter account.
'The responsible thing is to take a big-picture look at all the things that happened': Harris County declines to conduct an independent investigation into Astroworld tragedy
By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 18, 2021
Judge Lina Hidalgo's proposal earlier this month to establish an independent probe into the Astroworld Festival, which claimed 10 lives and wounded many more, has failed to gather the necessary amount of votes, according to a KHOU report.
Reynolds Elementary teacher marks nearly 25 years at school: 'Becoming an educator was my calling'
By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 18, 2021
Tonya Houston is a third grade reading/ELA and social studies teacher at Reynolds Elementary. At the conclusion of this school year, it will mark 25 years that she has spent at the school.
International District Environmental & Urban Design/Community Development Committee met Oct. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2021
International District Environmental & Urban Design/Community Development Committee met Thursday, Oct. 21.
Physician suspended over COVID-19 misinformation tenders resignation from Houston Methodist: 'I've never said anything that's considered dangerous'
By John Suayan | Nov 18, 2021
A physician who resigned from Houston Methodist amid her suspension for spreading COVID-19 misinformation online claims her former employer mishandled things.
Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Oct. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2021
Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 21.
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met June 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2021
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Monday, June 28.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2021
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 19.
UH men's basketball head coach sees Jarace Walker as 'a kid whose best days are way ahead of him'
By Steven Hughes | Nov 17, 2021
Jarace Walker signed with the University of Houston men’s basketball program, giving him a chance to show his impact on games.
Law enforcement officials offer shopping safety tips this holiday season
By Steven Hughes | Nov 17, 2021
Holiday shopping, and package stealing, are around the corner.