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News from June 2022
Paxton on letter to Garland: 'It's the federal government’s job to protect the American people against violent acts, threats and persecution'
By John Suayan | Jun 29, 2022
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton joined a group of state attorneys general on Monday in asking U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to look into threats and attacks made against pro-life groups and judges, according to a press release issued by his office.
City of Houston Planning Commission met June 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 29, 2022
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, June 9.
Wall secures buyout, expected to sign with Clippers: 'The Rockets organization thanks John for his professionalism and we wish him the best'
By John Suayan | Jun 29, 2022
The Houston Rockets said that they have reached a buyout agreement with point guard John Wall for the last season of his contract on Monday, the team announced on its Twitter and Facebook platforms.
Nonprofit policy director: 'Proposed bond would further bloat Harris County’s already mounting debt'
By David Beasley | Jun 28, 2022
As the Harris County Commissioners Court weighs a $1 billion bond package, James Quintero of the Texas Public Policy Foundation said property taxes are already sky high and issuing more debt would increase the economic strain people are already feeling.
Falling home valuations in Meadows Place in May
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2022
The median assessed value of a home sold in May in Meadows Place fell by $1,680 while total valuation increased by 50 percent.
Buzbee: 'We believe the Texans knew or most certainly should have known of Watson’s conduct'
By John Suayan | Jun 28, 2022
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, the legal counsel for a group of women who allege that Cleveland Browns and former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson committed sexual misconduct against them, filed a lawsuit against the Texans on Monday, according to Houston-based media outlets.
Saveion DeQuan Lewis
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 28, 2022
Saveion DeQuan Lewis (September 9, 1998 - June 18, 2022)
Catherine Lee Kilsdonk
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 28, 2022
Catherine Lee Kilsdonk (April 20, 1931 - June 23, 2022)
Xuyen Van Nguyen
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 28, 2022
Xuyen Van Nguyen (May 29, 1975 - June 24, 2022)
Judith Karen Smith
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 28, 2022
Judith Karen Smith (February 27, 1942 - June 26, 2022)
Barbara Leonard
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 28, 2022
Barbara Leonard (May 12, 1956 - June 23, 2022)
Gonzalez on ICE nomination withdrawal: 'I wish this administration well'
By John Suayan | Jun 28, 2022
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on Monday that he has withdrawn his name from consideration for the top post at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met June 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 28, 2022
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, June 9.
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met June 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 28, 2022
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, June 2.
City of Houston City Council met June 7 & 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 28, 2022
City of Houston City Council met June 7 & 8.
Cornyn reacts to Roe v. Wade overturn, clarifies tweet: 'Thank goodness some SCOTUS precedents are overruled'
By John Suayan | Jun 28, 2022
A tweet that U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) sent on Saturday in response to former President Barack Obama's regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade gave way to speculation that the longtime lawmaker is calling for the return of segregation, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Suicide in America
By Bill King | Jun 27, 2022
Over the last 20 years, nearly a million Americans have taken their own lives.
Stafford (Fort Bend County) median home valuations rose by 8.1% in May
By Houston Daily | Jun 27, 2022
The median assessed value of a home sold in May in Stafford in Fort Bend County rose by $14,416 while total valuation decreased by 16.7 percent.
Vickrey on Isikel Katy expansion: 'This expansion enhances our ability to manufacture and distribute much-needed supplies domestically'
By John Suayan | Jun 27, 2022
Tomball-based medical supplies manufacturer and distributor Isikel has leased a new 196,000-square-foot facility in Katy, according to a company-issued press release.
Nationally ranked UH pole vaulter on competing: 'You get to fall for a couple of seconds, it’s really exciting'
By John Suayan | Jun 27, 2022
University of Houston (UH) track and field athlete Christyan Sampy will enter his upcoming season as the seventh ranked pole vaulter in the nation, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.