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News from February 2023
City of Houston City Council met Jan. 24 & 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2023
City of Houston City Council met Jan. 24 & 25
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Jan. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2023
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 25
Week ending Feb. 18: Fort Bend County home sales
By Houston Daily | Feb 19, 2023
There were 144 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Feb. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 18, 2023
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 29
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Jan. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 18, 2023
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Jan. 20
Hidalgo on comptroller's police defunding claims: 'They are quite literally disenfranchising a county larger than 25 states'
By John Suayan | Feb 17, 2023
Harris County is pursuing legal action in response to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ discovery that it defunded law enforcement, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Ogg: 'Let's store guns safely in Harris County'
By John Suayan | Feb 17, 2023
In an effort to properly address gun violence in the Houston area, local leaders have purchased around 1,000 gun safes to give away to residents free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 17, 2023
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Jan. 19
International District Public Safety Committee met Jan. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 17, 2023
International District Public Safety Committee met Thursday, Jan. 19
Mother on delivery driver's heroism after alleged carjacking: 'I hope God blesses him in every single way'
By John Suayan | Feb 16, 2023
A Houston mother is grateful toward a delivery driver for helping her following a carjacking, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Double amputee high school QB Hodge on commitment to Tyler Junior College: 'I am so ready'
By John Suayan | Feb 16, 2023
Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 220 pounds, Houston Christian High School senior quarterback Calder Hodge resembles the typical player in the National Football League (NFL). But what sets Hodge apart from his peers on the prep gridiron is that he’s a double amputee, Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported.
City of Houston Planning Commission met Jan. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2023
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Jan. 19
International Business & Economic Development Committee met Jan. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2023
International Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 18
Gallegos on Houston mayoral bid: 'What I bring is over nine years’ experience in the trenches making a difference'
By John Suayan | Feb 15, 2023
A member of the Houston City Council has entered his name onto the list of people looking to succeed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
McIngvale on lawsuit against Harris County: 'It's about the election process'
By John Suayan | Feb 15, 2023
A famed furniture store proprietor’s lawsuit seeks access to public election records in hopes of finding out what plagued the recent contest in Harris County, per Houston-based media outlets.
City of Houston City Council met Jan. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 15, 2023
City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 18
Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Jan. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 15, 2023
Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 18
Karen Elaine Weiskopf
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 14, 2023
July 2, 1955 - February 6, 2023 (67 years old)
Senate Committee questions price tag of new PUC grid plan, has concern for consumer cost
By Houston Daily Report | Feb 14, 2023
On Feb. 7, the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce held a hearing on the Public Utility Commission's (PUC) plan to overhaul the Texas energy grid. PUC Chairman Peter Lake answered questions from the committee. Several senators displayed their skepticism over whether the plan would work, pointing out their concerns with the plan's novel nature. Specific issues raised by senators include questions over the price tag for the plan and its ability to attract new generators to the market.
Gonzalez on FBI review of Harris County Jail deaths: 'I want our community to fully trust our commitment to transparency and full accountability'
By John Suayan | Feb 14, 2023
The country’s top law enforcement agency approved Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez’s request on Monday to investigate two in-jail custody deaths at the Harris County Jail, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.