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News from 2021
Clean energy push could increase metal costs, IMF says
By Emily Bevard | Nov 20, 2021
The push for clean energy could significantly raise prices for core metals, such as copper, nickel, combat and lithium for years to come, allowing more Chinese influence over the United States, a report released recently by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states.
Turner: New infrastructure package could 'definitely impact' Houston
By John Suayan | Nov 20, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Nov. 15 attended the signing of the new bipartisan infrastructure plan in Washington, D.C.
Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met July 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 20, 2021
Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Friday, July 9.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2021
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Music educator, owner of Crescendo With Music Alicia Gaggioni teaches students to 'dream big, work hard'
By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 19, 2021
Accomplished musician and music educator Alicia Gaggioni recently provided insight and reflection into her musical career and her business, Crescendo With Music.
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).
International District Public Safety Committee met Oct. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2021
International District Public Safety Committee met Thursday, Oct. 21.
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.
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.