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Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met June 9

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, June 9.


City of Houston City Council met June 7 & 8

City of Houston City Council met June 7 & 8.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met June 2

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, June 2.


Cornyn reacts to Roe v. Wade overturn, clarifies tweet: 'Thank goodness some SCOTUS precedents are overruled'

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

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

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'

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'

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.


William Frederick Guy

William Frederick Guy (October 19, 1940 - June 23, 2022)


Violet L. Kippen

Violet L. Kippen (January 22, 1926 - June 25, 2022)


Mary Helen Roberts

Mary Helen Roberts (October 30, 1924 - June 27, 2022)


Richard Alan Haynie

Richard Alan Haynie (February 8, 1951 - June 24, 2022)


Catherine Jane Merchant

Catherine Jane Merchant (June 26, 1919 - June 22, 2022)


Hidalgo on positive COVID-19 test: 'Glad my tastebuds are intact!'

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said on Sunday that she has tested positive for COVID-19, per her official Twitter account.


Quintero: 'The Texas Legislature has a historic opportunity to provide substantial tax relief to all Texans'

James Quintero is pushing state lawmakers to do with taxes what he largely sees as in the best interest of taxpayers across the state.


City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee met June 9

City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, June 9.


Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met June 8

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 8.


How did home valuations perform in Mission Bend (Fort Bend County) during May?

The median assessed value of a home sold in May in Mission Bend in Fort Bend County rose by $44,288 while total valuation increased by 13.3 percent.


Houston Events June 27-July 3

July 1: USA Men's National Rugby team vs. French Barbarians at AVEVA Stadium


Abbott calls for 'cutting property taxes' in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted his support June 21 for using surplus funding to cut property taxes in Texas, something that may ease concerns from Texans who feel their property tax bills are too high.