News from April 2022
City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee met March 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 21, 2022
City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee met Thursday, March 31.
Texas Taxpayers and Research Association: 'property tax bills would not be going up unless local jurisdictions wanted to spend more money'
By Art Benavidez | Apr 20, 2022
A report by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) notes that a key driver in increasing property tax rates are increases in the amount of spending desired by local jurisdictions.
Rosemary Ward
By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022
Rosemary Ward (March 23, 1938 - April 19, 2022)
Abbott on concert safety task force recommendations: 'This report will help prevent another tragedy like that at Astroworld Festival from happening again'
By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2022
Members of Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety published the panel's final report on Tuesday (April 19), which outlines strategies and recommendations to protect concertgoers at future events, according to a press release issued by the governor's office.
Roy Charles Williams
By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022
Roy Charles Williams (September 16, 1956 - April 18, 2022)
Carla Louise Sanchez
By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022
Carla Louise Sanchez (July 6, 1948 - April 18, 2022)
Drusilla Lanier Williams
By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022
Drusilla Lanier Williams (December 20, 1939 - April 16, 2022)
Lucille Cotrone Mitchell
By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022
Lucille Cotrone Mitchell (May 6, 1937 - April 18, 2022)
Jackson Lee on Houston Juneteenth celebration: 'Really hope that this holiday is a human holiday that brings many different groups together'
By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2022
The City of Houston and the Emancipation Park Conservancy released details on the city's upcoming Juneteenth celebration on Monday (April 18), according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Hidalgo on search for new Harris County elections head: 'Grateful to every member of the Elections Commission for working through this together'
By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2022
Harris County has commenced a nationwide search for a new elections administrator, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's official Twitter account.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met March 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 20, 2022
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 29.
Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met March 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 20, 2022
Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, March 29.
Daniel Aldrich Moore
By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2022
Daniel Aldrich Moore (October 10, 2000 - April 13, 2022)
Mary Elizabeth Bailey
By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Bailey (July 30, 1938 - April 16, 2022)
Alice Hernandez
By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2022
Alice Hernandez (September 20, 1928 - April 19, 2022)
Zoila R. Villavicencio
By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2022
Zoila R. Villavicencio (March 8, 1917 - April 17, 2022)
Regina Rebollar Ruiz
By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2022
Regina Rebollar Ruiz (September 7, 1960 - April 17, 2022)
Scott on business's new corporate holiday: 'A day for our employees to take the time to celebrate themselves and their families'
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2022
Austin-based jewelry company Kendra Scott has designated the day after Mother's Day a corporate holiday, a press release said.
Bush Airport employee on junking of federal mask mandate: 'We're ready to unmask'
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2022
A federal judge's ruling to strike down the federal mask mandate for air travel and public transportation on Monday (April 18) was mostly welcomed by workers and passengers at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met March 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 19, 2022
City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Tuesday, March 29.