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News from 2023
One of Houston’s Top 50 Entrepreneurs Candace Ford debuts a women inspired premium cigar brand, L.L.C. Collection
By Press Release | May 18, 2023
Houston philanthropist, entrepreneur and boss babe, Candace Ford, who is known for her work empowering young women through Project Beautiful Me organization and her one of a kind podcast “Champagne and Cigars” is excited to announce her next venture of women empowerment, Premium L.L.C. Authentic Cigars.
Waste Management's Fish: Mazzarella 'well positioned to lead our board and provide invaluable guidance to management'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2023
Houston-headquartered Waste Management (WM) announced on May 9 that Kathleen M. Mazzarella is the new chair of its board of directors, according to a press release.
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met March 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2023
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, March 14
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met April 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2023
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 19
Rice think tank survey: 'Extreme economic turbulence' post-COVID triggers worry among Houstonians
By John Suayan | May 17, 2023
A think tank at Rice University released its annual survey on Monday, and it revealed mounting frustrations Houstonians have with crime and the economy.
Airline, nonprofit host tour for aging foster youth 'to see the many different avenues of possibility in the aviation industry'
By John Suayan | May 17, 2023
A Chicago-based legacy airline that has a hub at George Bush International Airport (IAH) is opening doors for those in foster care who are on the verge of legal age.
City of Houston City Council met April 18 & 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2023
City of Houston City Council met April 18 & 19
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met April 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2023
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, April 18
President of new UH intramural hockey club: 'It’s absolutely amazing how much support we’ve received'
By John Suayan | May 17, 2023
Houston is more known for its religion-like obsession with football, but the University of Houston (UH) will soon be home to a hockey team.
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.