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News from April 2023


Hidalgo on county funding to assist female inmates: 'These resources will ultimately help women reenter society successfully'

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Tuesday that her office will earmark nearly $5 million to help women inmates in the Harris County Jail, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Rosen on jury scam: 'These people are extremely convincing … It implicates our office'

A Harris County constable warned about a jury scam on Tuesday, Houston-based media outlets reported.


Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Feb. 8

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 8


Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met March 15

Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 15


Rockets' Stone on Silas departure: 'I would like to thank Stephen for his contributions to the team and the Houston community'

The Houston Rockets have officially parted ways with Stephen Silas, creating a vacancy in the head coach position for the first time since after the COVID-19 pandemic-affected 2019-2020 season.


Rice University administrator on newly hired research compliance expert: 'A keen, high-capacity leader'

Rice University recently hired Dr. Michelle “Mickey” Stevenson as its new assistant vice president for research integrity, according to a press release.


Nonprofit head on plans to revive Astrodome: 'It stands right there with the Alamo and the State Capitol'

Situated near where Fannin Street and Loop 610 meet, the Astrodome was essentially Houston’s premier sports and entertainment venue for nearly 40 years.


Morath: 'Exciting to see so many Houstonians express a willingness to help move the school system forward'

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) said it has received nearly 400 applications for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers, per Houston-based media outlets’ reports.


Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Feb. 7

Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 7


Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met March 14

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, March 14


Hollins on decision to drop out of Houston mayoral race, run for city controller: 'I will fight every day to increase transparency and accountability in our city government'

One of the candidates in the Houston mayoral race has dropped out and is now competing for another office, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Turner on short-lived row with Connecticut governor: 'I accepted his apology'

While many fans of the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies men’s basketball team who traveled to Houston to watch the program capture its fifth overall national championship left with positive memories and takeaways, at least one initially didn’t have anything nice to say.


Emma Hermelinda Leal

November 27, 1940 - April 6, 2023 (82 years old).


Dolores M. Kuzmick

April 19, 1929 - April 6, 2023 (93 years old)


Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Feb. 7

Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 7


Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met March 8

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 8


Rockets on victorious season finale: 'Closing out with a W!'

Year No. 3 of the rebuild the Houston Rockets embarked upon after the departure of James Harden ended with a 114-109 road victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday.


Fort Bend County home sales in week ending April 8

There were 113 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending April 8, according to BlockShopper.com.



Thomas Joseph Ryan

March 1, 1942 - April 1, 2023 (81 years old)