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News from 2022


Harris County property tax revenues were up by 7% last year

The Harris County Auditor’s Office recently released its monthly report for February 2022, which is the County’s fiscal year end.


Study finds decline in reliability and affordability caused by politicization of the Texas electricity market

The Energy Alliance on July 14 released a new study, The Decline and Fall of Reliability, Affordability, and Competition in ERCOT, that explains the connection between political interference and the decline in generation adequacy and reliability in the Texas grid.


Astros nab slugger Gilbert in MLB Draft: 'If I didn’t have the people around me at Tennessee, I would not be where I am now'

The Houston Astros used the 28th overall pick of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft to take University of Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert on Sunday, per a report on the team’s website.


Southwest Management District Board of Directors met June 27

Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Monday, June 27.


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met June 21

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 21.


Loved one of Robb victim on Texas House report: 'You kept us waiting just like you kept the kids waiting in the school'

The Texas House of Representatives released a report on Sunday that took a thorough look into May’s fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, per a Texas Tribune article ran by Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.


Peace officer relieved following youth baseball incident: 'He should be ashamed of himself for whatever he did'

A Harris County Precinct 5 sergeant has been relieved of duty in response to allegations that he abused children at a Little League Baseball game, Houston-based media outlets reported.


University of Houston track and field announces leadership changes: 'The legacy continues'

The University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s track and field program announced key leadership changes on Thursday, one of which involves the promotion of one of the school’s greatest athletes.



New poll reveals tougher path to reelection for Hidalgo: 'We’ve said from the beginning this would be a close race'

A poll conducted by the University of Houston (UH) Hobby School of Public Affairs shows that the race for Harris County judge could come down to the wire in the fall, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.


Reynolds: Partnering with an outsourcing service can make a big difference

For legal firms looking to outsource processes that are currently done in office, following a few tips and certain indicators might make a big difference in how well the partnership works.


Teresa De Jesus Portillo Granados

Teresa De Jesus Portillo Granados (October 28, 1921 - July 9, 2022)


Pattie Rae Bowles

Pattie Rae Bowles (January 24, 1928 - July 10, 2022)


Elroy Lovejoy Jr.

Elroy Lovejoy Jr. (April 22, 1979 - June 8, 2022)


Dillon Jakobe Denman

Dillon Jakobe Denman (February 15, 2005 - July 1, 2022)


Hattie Traynham

Hattie Traynham (October 21, 1947 - July 2, 2022)


Abbott: 'Because of President Biden's open border policies, deadly fentanyl is flooding America'

Gov. Greg Abbott visited the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Region II Headquarters on Thursday where he discussed the state’s efforts to address the fentanyl crisis, per a press release issued by the governor’s office.


Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met March 16

Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 16.


Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met March 16

Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 16.


Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met June 24

Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, June 24.