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News from May 2023
Rockets after missing out on top selection: 'We're picking fourth and 20th in the 2023 NBA Draft'
By John Suayan | May 16, 2023
The Houston Rockets’ future remains unclear as the team failed to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft Lottery for the third consecutive year.
'We’re getting bigger in Texas': San Francisco-based driverless ride-share company brings operations to Houston
By John Suayan | May 16, 2023
A San Francisco-based rideshare company specializing in driverless vehicles is set to conduct business in Houston, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met April 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 16, 2023
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 12
Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met April 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 16, 2023
Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 12
Turner: TEA commissioner 'should confirm or deny' purported selection of Houston superintendent
By John Suayan | May 16, 2023
With the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education having met for the last time before the Texas Education Agency (TEA) replaces it with a slate of its appointees from the community, the state responded on Sunday to a social media post from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner claiming a new superintendent has been named.
Marathon 'deeply saddened' by employee death in Texas City refinery fire
By John Suayan | May 15, 2023
A fire at a Marathon refinery in Texas City on Monday claimed the life of one worker, the Ohio-based petroleum refining, marketing and transportation company said, per Houston media reports.
Crenshaw on addressing border situation post-Title 42: 'I plan to do everything in my power to make this a bipartisan effort'
By John Suayan | May 15, 2023
Like his fellow Republicans, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Atascocita) believes the recent end of Title 42 will exacerbate the ongoing situation at the country’s southern border with Mexico, Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported.
Northwestern Mutual awards $20K to Houston wealth management advisor to benefit Periwinkle Foundation: ‘I’m honored to work alongside these dedicated advisors'
By Houston Daily Report | May 15, 2023
Northwestern Mutual is honoring its financial advisors for their philanthropic efforts through the 2023 Community Service Awards.
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 15, 2023
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, April 11
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met April 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 15, 2023
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Monday, April 10
Ryans on Texans' lack of nationally televised games in 2023: 'We have to go out and earn our right to be in those prime-time moments'
By John Suayan | May 15, 2023
While the Houston Texans’ hiring of DeMeco Ryans as head coach and the selections of former Ohio State University quarterback C.J. Stroud and University of Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. are perceived as positives for a franchise that’s seemingly stuck in a rebuild, they weren’t enough to convince the National Football League’s (NFL) schedule makers to put the team in a coveted primetime matchup.
Fort Bend County home sales during week ending May 13
By Houston Daily | May 14, 2023
There were 33 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending May 13, according to BlockShopper.com.
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met March 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2023
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 8
City of Houston City Council met April 11 & 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2023
City of Houston City Council met April 11 & 12
Texas governor deploys border force as Title 42 immigration statute ends
By Houston Daily Report | May 12, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of the new Texas Tactical Border Force to respond to the growing border crisis as President Joe Biden ends the Title 42 immigration statute.
North Houston District Board of Directors met Feb. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2023
North Houston District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 28
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2023
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, April 11
'Our hearts are broken': Allen victim who protected son during chaos had Houston roots
By John Suayan | May 12, 2023
One of the eight victims of the Allen Premium Outlets mass shooting had connections to the Houston area, per a report from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) ABC affiliate WFAA that was run by sister station Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Tempur Sealy's Thompson on $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm: 'We are excited by the long-term growth prospects for our global vertically integrated company'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2023
The U.S.’s biggest bedding retailer has been acquired by the world’s largest mattress manufacturer, according to media reports.
Texans on 2023 regular season schedule: 'H-Town, it's [going to] be a party'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2023
The Houston Texans unveiled the schedule for their first season with head coach DeMeco Ryans on Thursday.