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News from 2022
Russo on namesake eatery's expansion into Qatar: 'An incredibly exciting global market that I have become very fond of'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Houston-based fast-casual restaurant chain Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen plans to further expand in the Middle East, according to a press release.
Texas Taxpayers and Research Association: 'Texas property owners need to be prepared for the sticker shock'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is considering approaches to reform property tax in the state as property taxes in Texas could surge up to 50% this year, yet a recent report by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association makes the note that it very well could have been even worse.
Home appraisal notices go out as property taxes surge up to 50%: 'Texas property owners need to be prepared for the sticker shock'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is considering approaches to reform property tax in the state as property taxes in Texas could surge up to 50% this year, yet a recent report by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association makes the note that it very well could have been even worse.
TTARA: Houston property owners should 'be prepared for the sticker shock' of still higher property taxes
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022
As property taxes in Texas could increase up to 50% this year, there have been renewed calls across the state for property tax reform.
Home appraisal notices go out as property taxes soar up to 50%: 'Texas property owners need to be prepared for the sticker shock'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022
Property taxes have long been a point of contention in the state of Texas and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is considering approaches to lower property taxes in the Senate, but a recent report by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association reports that it very well could have been even worse.
University of Houston researcher on new cancer-fighting method: 'It will actively search for circulating tumor cells in the blood'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
A team of researchers at the University of Houston have been developing a new way to locate tumor cells in the blood that could replace imaging and biopsies, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Judge in case against indicted Hidalgo staffers: 'I sua sponte recuse myself'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
The presiding judge in the criminal case against three senior staffers in Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's office has recused herself, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported. According to the station, Judge Natalia Cornelio of the 351st Criminal Court submitted her recusal on Wednesday (April 20).
Castex-Tatum on security camera ordinance: 'Safety is very important to us'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
A majority of the Houston City Council voted to approve an ordinance on Wednesday (April 20) that requires certain businesses to install and operate outdoor security cameras, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Batton on Harris County's purported trimming of constables' budgets: 'You just snatch it from them like a thief'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Despite Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's assertions that law enforcement budgets aren't being slashed, the county's eight constables allege in writing that the heavily Democratic commissioners court and County Administrator David Berry have siphoned more than $4 million from their agencies, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Dec. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 21, 2022
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Dec. 14.
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.
Lucille Cotrone Mitchell
By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022
Lucille Cotrone Mitchell (May 6, 1937 - April 18, 2022)
Drusilla Lanier Williams
By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022
Drusilla Lanier Williams (December 20, 1939 - April 16, 2022)
Carla Louise Sanchez
By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022
Carla Louise Sanchez (July 6, 1948 - April 18, 2022)
Roy Charles Williams
By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022
Roy Charles Williams (September 16, 1956 - 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.