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News from May 2023
Determined to Rise ‘an incredible program' that allows middle school girls to learn about a career in law, leadership
By Houston Daily Report | May 11, 2023
Middle-school girls are invited to explore the options of a career in law at Ms. JD’s Determined to Rise program from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 24 at the University of Houston Law Center for.
Creighton: New conservative college at UT-Austin 'will be a leader in research, education and policy based on free markets and individual liberty'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2023
The University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents approved an item on May 4 that seeks to create a new conservative-leaning college at the flagship campus in Austin.
Iron 24 founder on grand opening of Lake Jackson branch: 'Another major step in our continued expansion across the nation'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2023
Houston-based fitness franchise Iron 24 Fitness + Recovery held a grand opening celebration for its third Greater Houston area location on Saturday, per a press release.
Stone on Smith, Eason landing on NBA All-Rookie Team: 'They are very aware that all the hard work and all the real success lies ahead'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2023
Two members of the Houston Rockets’ 2022 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft class earned spots on the All-Rookie Second Team on Monday.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Feb. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Feb. 28
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, April 11
Army lieutenant general Bernabe: 'We are proud to be renaming Fort Hood as Fort Cavazos in recognition of an outstanding American hero'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A large Army base in Central Texas is now known by a new name.
UK's Drybala discusses his 'Running the World' challenge: ‘It all started with the need and wants to be happier, more fulfilled and more satisfied with my life’
By Houston Daily Report | May 10, 2023
United Kingdom runner Tomasz Drybala recently had an interview with The Houston Daily where he discussed his goal of “Running the World” and how it has affected his life.
Fort Bend superintendent: Passage of $1.26 billion bond package shows 'our community does support our schools'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) $1.26 billion bond package earned voter approval at the ballot box on Saturday, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Infrastructure Subcommittee met Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2023
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Infrastructure Subcommittee met Thursday, Feb. 23
City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission met April 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2023
City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission met Thursday, April 13
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met April 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2023
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, April 10
Pappas: 'Our team at Hobby is working extremely hard to close our restaurants properly'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
Wednesday marks the last full day for Pappas Restaurants at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) after a judge declined to grant the restaurant group a reprieve from eviction a second time, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Turner on positive findings in nonprofit's annual homelessness report: 'It’s the result of making it a top priority'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A nonprofit organization said in an annual report that was recently published that homelessness in the City of Houston slid approximately 20% during the previous year, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Texas GOP chair Rinaldi on Slaton resignation: 'The House has entered a new era of accountability'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) announced his resignation from the Texas House of Representatives on Monday before lawmakers were slated to vote on his expulsion for an alleged inappropriate relationship with an aide, according to a report from The Texas Tribune.
Lawsuit: Dairy Queen supervisor directed young employee to check bathrooms, 'then proceeded to sexually assault her'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
A Harris County lawsuit alleges that a female minor was repeatedly sexually abused and assaulted at the fast food restaurant where she worked, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
McNair on allegations of coercing Texans to draft Stroud: '[Hannah and I] don’t make the picks'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
Houston Texans owner Cal McNair refuted allegations on Monday that he coerced the franchise into making former Ohio State University quarterback C.J. Stroud the No. 2 selection in last month’s National Football League (NFL) Draft.
Galveston school board president on resignation of superintendent: 'An expression was made by Dr. Gibson of trying to bring closure to this'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
Dr. Jerry Gibson is out as the superintendent of the Galveston Independent School District (GISD), Houston-based media outlets reported.
Houston pastor: ‘Education freedom is the path to reverse the decline of our minority communities across Texas’
By Houston Daily Report | May 9, 2023
In an op-ed for Texas Public Policy Foundation, Houston Pastor Dana Carson discussed the benefits that he believes school choice could have for minority populations.
International Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 9, 2023
International Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Feb. 23