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News from 2023
Woman on fallout of San Jacinto County shooting that killed five: 'It has been very scary'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2023
As authorities continue to search for a man who allegedly killed five people inside of a house next to his in a city some 50 miles northeast of Houston, a grieving community attempts to make sense of the tragedy.
City of Houston City Council met Feb. 14 & 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 2, 2023
City of Houston City Council met Feb. 14 & 15
International Management District Board of Directors met Mar. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 2, 2023
International Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Mar. 23
UT System Board of Regents chair: Chicago researcher Reiser 'our top choice to provide leadership to UTMB'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2023
The University of Texas (UT) System announced on Thursday that Dr. Jochen Reiser is the lone finalist for the position of president of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, according to a press release.
Galveston superintendent: Comments at groundbreaking 'were not made to insult any female, but thank them for all of their hard work'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2023
The head of the Galveston Independent School District (GISD) asserted that he meant no harm when he referenced a group of women during a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new campus for the city’s lone public high school on April 26, according to an article in The Galveston County Daily News.
Sen. Creighton: 'Texas leads the entire nation with the boldest legislation to end DEI' with SB17
By Sam Jackson | May 1, 2023
Sen. Brandon Creighton said Texas now "leads the entire nation" in education diversity with the passage of a new bill to eliminate offices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) from college campuses.
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Feb. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 1, 2023
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 14
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Mar. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 1, 2023
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Mar. 21
Houston Museum of Natural Science's Temple on upcoming exhibit: 'We hope that our guests are able to explore the misconceptions, mysteries and mystique of sharks'
By John Suayan | May 1, 2023
The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) will host an exhibit that looks to debunk the misconception that sharks are bloodthirsty creatures who prey on swimmers a la a famous Chondrichthyes-themed movie from the 1970s, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
UH on Cardinals' selection of former quarterback Tune: 'The ultimate competitor'
By John Suayan | May 1, 2023
Clayton Tune will go from the scarlet of the University of Houston (UH) Cougars to the cardinal red of the Arizona Cardinals.
Dell on furthering football career as Texans' draft pick: 'I'm coming to give them everything I got'
By John Suayan | May 1, 2023
Nathaniel “Tank” Dell’s collegiate career was basically history when he sent a long shot direct message (DM) to the Houston Texans on Instagram.
Week ending April 29: Fort Bend County home sales
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2023
There were 111 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending April 29, according to BlockShopper.com.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Feb. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2023
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 21
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Feb. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2023
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Feb. 17
Harris County Public Health's Robinson on likelihood of mosquito population boom: 'We're prone to hurricanes, tropical storms and wet conditions, as well as hot weather'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
It’s that time of the year again when mosquitoes take advantage of the consistently warm climate, and Harris County health officials are urging the public to take precautions.
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 28, 2023
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 16
Cleveland Independent School District superintendent: Clear backpack policy 'to ensure the safest environment for your children'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
A public school district that’s some 50 miles northeast of Houston recently required its students to use clear backpacks as a safety precaution, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Discovery Green to mark 15th anniversary with 'quinceañera': 'It’s more than just a park'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
One of the most popular parks in the City of Houston is going to mark a major milestone next month.
Houston city councilwoman: Lax regulation of BYOB businesses create 'a lot of not just quality life issues, but significant public safety risk'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
Houston City Council plans to consider an ordinance that would rein in “bring your own bottle” (BYOB) establishments, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 28, 2023
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Friday, March 24