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News from April 2023
Week ending April 29: Fort Bend County home sales
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2023
There were 111 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending April 29, according to BlockShopper.com.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Feb. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2023
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 21
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Feb. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2023
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Feb. 17
Harris County Public Health's Robinson on likelihood of mosquito population boom: 'We're prone to hurricanes, tropical storms and wet conditions, as well as hot weather'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
It’s that time of the year again when mosquitoes take advantage of the consistently warm climate, and Harris County health officials are urging the public to take precautions.
Houston city councilwoman: Lax regulation of BYOB businesses create 'a lot of not just quality life issues, but significant public safety risk'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
Houston City Council plans to consider an ordinance that would rein in “bring your own bottle” (BYOB) establishments, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Discovery Green to mark 15th anniversary with 'quinceañera': 'It’s more than just a park'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
One of the most popular parks in the City of Houston is going to mark a major milestone next month.
Cleveland Independent School District superintendent: Clear backpack policy 'to ensure the safest environment for your children'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
A public school district that’s some 50 miles northeast of Houston recently required its students to use clear backpacks as a safety precaution, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 28, 2023
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 16
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 28, 2023
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Friday, March 24
Houston Humane Society on Taylor Swift-inspired promotion: 'We are so happy that 41 cats were adopted and are now in their fur-ever home'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
One of the biggest musical acts in the world bears responsibility for the Houston Humane Society (HHS) experiencing success with one of its adoption drives.
'It was always them': Texans land Ohio State quarterback Stroud, trade up to nab Alabama pass rusher Anderson
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
Assigned the No. 2 pick in the 2023 National Football League (NFL) Draft, the Houston Texans were the subject of heavy scrutiny and intrigue as everyone from pundits to fans wondered who they’ll select.
DesRoches on national rankings for Rice graduate programs: 'A reflection of the quality of faculty, staff and students'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
A private university in Houston had several graduate programs place on the newly published U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings, according to a press release.
Madison County Sheriff's Office on mysterious cattle deaths: 'We are actively coordinating with other agencies to find answers'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
An investigation conducted by authorities in Southeast Texas seeks to find out what caused cattle to be mutilated.
Injured Woodlands cheer team member home from hospital: 'Everybody’s praying for her'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
An Austin-area high school cheerleader who trains in The Woodlands is home from the hospital after getting shot in a grocery store parking lot, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Kolkhorst: Rosenberg 'to grow and diversify their economy and attract new industry' with Film Friendly Texas designation
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
A Houston suburb earned designation as a Film Friendly Texas community from the Texas Film Commission (TFC) on Tuesday.
Hidalgo on appointment of Ramirez as interim county administrator: 'Thrilled to have an accomplished woman in this most important position'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo named Diana Ramirez as the interim Harris County administrator on Tuesday.
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Feb. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 27, 2023
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 14
Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met March 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 27, 2023
Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, March 23
Henderson on reelection campaign for Montgomery County sheriff: 'These years spent at the helm of our department have been some of the best in my career'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
The head of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) announced that he’ll seek another term, according to a press release.
Baker on Dubón's 20-game hitting streak: 'They are all pulling for him to take it all the way to 56'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023
Houston Astros fans couldn’t be blamed for wondering whether infielder Mauricio Dubón was up to the unenviable task of filling in for revered second baseman Jose Altuve.