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News from February 2023
Shelli D'Ann Stewart
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 9, 2023
July 16, 1964 - February 2, 2023 (58 years old)
Co-owner of Shaq-affiliated chicken restaurant on looming grand opening: 'We’ve been looking forward to this day since we signed the lease for the store'
By John Suayan | Feb 9, 2023
The Houston outpost of a fast-casual restaurant brand owned by former National Basketball Association (NBA) big man Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal is expected to open this month – and while the exact date for the grand opening isn’t known yet – the people behind Big Chicken are in the process of assembling the team that’ll work on Westheimer Road near the South Gessner Road intersection, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
City of Houston City Council met Nov. 15 & 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2023
City of Houston City Council met Nov. 15 & 16
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2023
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 11
Attorney on Harris County in-custody deaths: 'It all starts with being understaffed and underfunded'
By John Suayan | Feb 8, 2023
An attorney with the Harris County Deputies Organization said on Tuesday a lack of resources – not training for jailers – factored into the recent deaths at the Harris County Jail, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. “It all starts with being understaffed and underfunded,” Robin Foster said, according to KPRC.
Why Houston streets are so bad
By Bill King | Feb 8, 2023
I had a friend from Austin in town over the weekend. We were talking about her visit and she said, “I just can’t believe how bad the streets are here.”
Pet of the Week: SCRAPPY
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Feb 8, 2023
Pet of the Week: SCRAPPY
Abbott: Southeast Texas storm aftermath 'requires robust, comprehensive action by all levels of government'
By John Suayan | Feb 8, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott requested President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration on Tuesday in response to a tornado that touched down in Southeast Texas, according to a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Nov. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 8, 2023
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Nov. 15
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 8, 2023
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 11
515 Clear Point Court purchased by Dana J Michel and Megan Alene McLain-Padgett
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2023
A property at 515 Clear Point Court, Pecan Grove in Fort Bend County was sold on Feb. 6 by Edward A. McLain for $133,544. The buyers were Dana J Michel and Megan Alene McLain-Padgett.
7215 Bahia Lane sold by D R Horton Texas Ltd. and D R Horton Inc.
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2023
On Feb. 6, Angi Watkins purchased a property at 7215 Bahia Lane, Houston from D R Horton Texas Ltd. and D R Horton Inc.
3819 Crestwood Circle acquired by Steven Vincent Escobar
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2023
A property at 3819 Crestwood Circle, Needville in Fort Bend County was sold on Feb. 6 by Zackary R. and Kristen Webernick for $204,520. The buyer was Steven Vincent Escobar.
3938 Medici Court purchased by Birgit U Skovdal
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2023
A property at 3938 Medici Court, Missouri City in Fort Bend County was sold on Feb. 6 by Birgit U. and Jorgen Skovdal for $251,080. The buyer was Birgit U Skovdal.
4934 Raudabaugh Drive acquired by Natasha Naik
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2023
A property at 4934 Raudabaugh Drive, Katy in Fort Bend County was sold on Feb. 6 by Dr Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Inc. for $296,896. The buyer was Natasha Naik.
Turner on fire gear donation to Tampico, Mexico: 'This is a great example of what sister cities do'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
The City of Houston and the Houston Fire Department (HPD) recently said that a sister city will receive more than $200,000 worth of firefighter equipment, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
350 S. Missouri St. acquired by Irina Zolkina
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2023
On Feb. 6, Irina Zolkina purchased a property at 350 S. Missouri St., Orchard from Sirva Relocation Credit LLC.
Electricity markets will work if Texas politicians will let them
By Bill Peacock | Feb 7, 2023
The Public Utility Commission of Texas recently voted to proceed with a redesign of the Texas electricity market despite opposition concerned about its high cost and poor chances to improve reliability.
1211 Twining Oaks Lane purchased by & Sym Consultants Dao and Angela Drummond
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2023
On Feb. 6, & Sym Consultants Dao and Angela Drummond purchased a property at 1211 Twining Oaks Lane, Missouri City from Theresa Middleton.
Proprietor on helping families pay light bills: 'This is a way of me giving back to the community'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
The generosity of a nightspot owner is helping the families of a northeast Houston high school keep the lights on at their homes, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.