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News from March 2023


City of Houston Childhood and Youth Committee met Feb. 8

City of Houston Childhood and Youth Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 8


Oliverson: 'I’ve noticed a pattern of behavior that an appointed elections administrator in Harris County does a bad job'

Two Houston-area state lawmakers have authored measures in response to Harris County’s alleged mismanagement of elections, per a Texas Tribune article that was run by Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.


Houston Community College on nonrenewal of contract for leader: 'Chancellor Maldonado has had a notable nine-year run'

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees elected to oust Dr. Cesar Maldonado as chancellor on Wednesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Kay on transition from North Shore to Rice: 'I’ve also got to practice what I preach to these kids'

An era at Galena Park North Shore High School has come to an end as longtime head football coach Jon Kay has decided to join the program at Rice University.


Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church releases new album 'Chapters + Verses'

Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church is proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album, "Chapters + Verses" under the leadership of Pastor Marcus D. Cosby, and Minister Leon C. Lewis.


Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Jan 13

Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Friday, Jan 13


City of Houston City Council met Feb. 7 & 8

City of Houston City Council met Feb. 7 & 8


Turner: 'I've been hearing these rumors about TEA taking over the [Houston] school district'

The Houston Independent School District could come under the control of the State of Texas next week, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, the city’s media outlets reported.


Halliburton CEO Miller: New board appointees Weiss and Smith 'have direct experience running large businesses in complex industries'

Houston-based oil field service company Halliburton has made two appointments to its board of directors, according to a press release.


Pappas on fight to keep eateries at Hobby: 'It is not apples to apples … It's an apple and an orange'

The Houston City Council elected to revisit an item on Wednesday that could end a local popular restaurant group’s time at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) at a future meeting, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Sugar Land man hopes Kilimanjaro climb attempt inspires 'ripple' in organ donation

For Sugar Land resident Tom O’Driscoll, March 9 is a day he hopes to achieve what some 14,000 people have done: Reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.


Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Dec. 30

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Friday, Dec. 30


City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met Feb. 7

City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 7