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Danny Lee McKee
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 25, 2022
Danny Lee McKee (September 13, 1971 - March 20, 2022)
Quintero on rising Texas property taxes: 'Local governments are getting rich while families are forced to make hard decisions'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
Austin-based conservative think tank the Texas Public Policy Foundation recently published a report that reveals Texas' most populous counties have experienced increasing property taxes compared to the preferred growth rate during the last half-decade.
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Dec. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 25, 2022
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Dec. 9.
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee met March 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 25, 2022
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, March 3.
Selleck on Brazoria County no bill for Watson: 'Accordingly, this matter is closed'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
A Brazoria County grand jury declined to criminally charge former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on Thursday (March 24) in connections with allegations that he sexually assaulted and harassed 22 women, Houston-based media outlets reported. The grand jury had received the 10th criminal charge against Watson, who was recently traded to the Cleveland Browns, earlier in the day.
Turner on police pay raise: 'These negotiations are never easy, so I appreciate the collective effort'
By John Suayan | Mar 24, 2022
Houston City Council on Wednesday (March 23) voted unanimously to approve a pay raise for the Houston Police Department, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Hardin on pending Brazoria County criminal charge against Watson: 'There is absolutely nothing new about it'
By John Suayan | Mar 24, 2022
Another Houston-area grand jury is considering whether former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson should face a criminal charge for allegedly sexually assaulting 22 women. Houston-based media outlets today (March 24) reported that a Brazoria County grand jury has received a tenth case in connection with allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
Habitat for Humanity's Hay on Scott donation: 'Honored to receive this tremendous gift'
By John Suayan | Mar 24, 2022
The Houston chapter of Habitat for Humanity has received $11 million from the $436 million donation made by billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to the faith-based non-profit organization, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Dominic Royale Partida
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 24, 2022
Dominic Royale Partida (February 10, 2005 - March 20, 2022)
Elbert Harris
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 24, 2022
Elbert Harris (December 19, 1932 - March 20, 2022)
John Monroe Murray
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 24, 2022
John Monroe Murray (October 29, 1936 - March 18, 2022)
Delia Jeanette Ogden
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 24, 2022
Delia Jeanette Ogden (September 6, 1930 - March 18, 2022)
Hollis F. Powell
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 24, 2022
Hollis F. Powell (August 4, 1938 - March 20, 2022)
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Dec. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2022
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Dec. 8.
Houston First Corporation Benefits, Compensation and Finance Committee met March 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2022
Houston First Corporation Benefits, Compensation and Finance Committee met Thursday, March 3.
Edwards on Houston mayoral run: 'We need big dreamers, but people who can execute on those visions'
By John Suayan | Mar 23, 2022
A former member of Houston City Council has entered her name into the race to succeed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported that Amanda Edwards announced her candidacy for the city's highest office Wednesday (March 23).
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 23% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 23, 2022
A total of 325 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 23% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Hidalgo on vaccine contract investigation: 'Let the process play out and the process will play out'
By John Suayan | Mar 23, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed the criminal investigation on Tuesday (March 22) into the $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract the county awarded and then cancelled last year, according to Houston-based media outlets. Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that Hidalgo, a Democrat, announced that the county won't terminate the three members of her staff who were implicated in the investigation.
Halliburton suspends future business in Russia
By Press Release | Mar 23, 2022
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) today announced it immediately suspended future business in Russia as the company complies with sanctions that prohibit transactions and work, including for certain state-owned Russian customers.
ExxonMobil lead director Ken Frazier to retire; Jay Hooley to become lead director
By Press Release | Mar 23, 2022
The board of directors of Exxon Mobil Corp. said today that lead independent director Kenneth C. Frazier has announced his intention not to stand for re-election to the board at the annual meeting of shareholders on May 25.