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News from May 2023
City of Houston City Council met April 25 & 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2023
City of Houston City Council met April 25 & 26
Galveston school board president on lone finalist for high post: 'I believe that Dr. Matt Neighbors will be a fine superintendent'
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
The Galveston Independent School District (GISD) Board of Trustees named Dr. Matthew Neighbors as its lone finalist for superintendent on Wednesday.
'I realized I could do the same': International honor society elects Lone Star College-CyFair student president
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
The newest international president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) hails from the Houston area.
Houston Airport System's Bernal on Memorial Day weekend travel: 'We’re really asking people to prepare, prepare, prepare'
By Houston Daily Report | May 24, 2023
The busy start to the summer travel season is about to begin with Memorial Day weekend, and the Houston Airport System (HAS) is urging travelers to get to either William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) or George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) really early.
Inclement weather, power outages prompt Willis Independent School District to end year a day early: 'We have no other option than to close schools'
By Houston Daily Report | May 24, 2023
A public school district some 50 miles north of Houston decided on Tuesday to conclude the current academic year.
William J. Rovere Jr.
By Houston Daily Today Report | May 24, 2023
March 3, 1947 - May 21, 2023 (76 years old)
Maikel Salvador Sanchez
By Houston Daily Today Report | May 24, 2023
October 22, 1977 - May 22, 2023 (45 years old)
Rosemary (Bell) Smith
By Houston Daily Today Report | May 24, 2023
August 23, 1945 - May 22, 2023 (77 years old)
Jenifer Gayle Mosley-Monts
By Houston Daily Today Report | May 24, 2023
November 5, 1958 - May 20, 2023 (64 years old)
Phuong-Lan Thi Nguyen
By Houston Daily Today Report | May 24, 2023
December 7, 1954 - May 22, 2023 (68 years old)
Bettencourt on SB 1750 as legislation awaits governor's signature: 'Voters in Harris County can be assured that the officials running their elections are elected and accountable'
By Houston Daily Report | May 24, 2023
A Republican-backed piece of legislation that seeks to eliminate the Harris County elections head’s position has garnered approval in both chambers of the Texas Legislature and is presently awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met March 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 24, 2023
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, March 21
North Houston District Board of Directors met April 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 24, 2023
North Houston District Board of Directors met Tuesday, April 25
Cobb on being inaugural principal of newest Katy high school: 'I am so excited to start this next chapter'
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
The Katy Independent School District (KISD) recently named Gina Cobb as the new principal of its newest high school, according to a press release.
Paxton on call for Phelan to resign: 'He has proven himself unworthy of Texans' trust and incapable of leading the Texas House'
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) faces a call to resign from Texas Attorney General (TXAG) Ken Paxton in response to alleged drunken behavior on the floor of the lower chamber of the state legislature.
'Houston's first-ever Medal of Valor recipient': White House honors officer who prevented shooting at Galleria
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
A Houston police officer visited the White House on Thursday where President Joe Biden bestowed upon him the country’s highest honor for bravery displayed by a public safety officer.
'Houston's hallmark civic event': Turner announces plans for Freedom Over Texas
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently announced plans for this year’s Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
The Woodlands board chair on decision to cancel park restrooms project: 'I think we can all agree that our parks are an amenity to enjoy'
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors unanimously rescinded a recent decision at its meeting on Thursday to build restrooms at a neighborhood park, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Griner on WNBA return: 'Part of the process of healing is just kind of letting it out'
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
Houston native and Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner may have spent a year away from the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), but her performance on Sunday in front of her home crowd showed she hasn’t lost a step.
Coleman Crawford
By Houston Daily Today Report | May 23, 2023
February 23, 1947 - May 18, 2023 (76 years old)