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Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Feb. 16

Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Feb. 16


Houston First Corporation Operations Committee met Feb. 14

Houston First Corporation Operations Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 14


Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met March 15

Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 15



Astros rookie Julks on career-first dinger: 'I was just trying to get that nice pitch to hit'

At the dawn of his first season with his hometown Houston Astros, outfielder Corey Julks is showing he has what it takes to perform in what’s colloquially known as “The Show.”


Ex-Baylor guard Cryer on return home via transfer portal: 'Playing for the University of Houston means so much more to me'

With its über-talented backcourt of Marcus Sasser and Tramon Mark now a memory, the University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball program landed a notable replacement in the form of L.J. Cryer on Sunday.


Commuter on seemingly 'unaffordable' Highway 288 toll costs: 'They’re hiking up the prices to the point where it’s crazy'

For Pearland residents with jobs in Houston, the toll lanes on Highway 288 bring them to and fro without the hassle induced by the Bayou City's notoriously congested traffic.


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Feb. 9

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Feb. 9


International District Environmental & Urban Design/Community Development Committee met March 15

International District Environmental & Urban Design/Community Development Committee met Wednesday, March 15


Pappas CEO on legal action against Houston: 'Our concerns that the city failed to comply with state law' not taken seriously

The Houston-based restaurant group that was denied a renewal of its contract to conduct business at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has pursued legal action against the City of Houston.


Iron 24 founder on grand opening of Pearland branch: 'A big step in our continued expansion throughout greater Houston and nationwide'

A Houston-based fitness franchise is opening its second branch in Pearland, according to a press release.


Hidalgo on county funding to assist female inmates: 'These resources will ultimately help women reenter society successfully'

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Tuesday that her office will earmark nearly $5 million to help women inmates in the Harris County Jail, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Rosen on jury scam: 'These people are extremely convincing … It implicates our office'

A Harris County constable warned about a jury scam on Tuesday, Houston-based media outlets reported.


Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Feb. 8

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 8


Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met March 15

Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 15


Rockets' Stone on Silas departure: 'I would like to thank Stephen for his contributions to the team and the Houston community'

The Houston Rockets have officially parted ways with Stephen Silas, creating a vacancy in the head coach position for the first time since after the COVID-19 pandemic-affected 2019-2020 season.


Rice University administrator on newly hired research compliance expert: 'A keen, high-capacity leader'

Rice University recently hired Dr. Michelle “Mickey” Stevenson as its new assistant vice president for research integrity, according to a press release.


Nonprofit head on plans to revive Astrodome: 'It stands right there with the Alamo and the State Capitol'

Situated near where Fannin Street and Loop 610 meet, the Astrodome was essentially Houston’s premier sports and entertainment venue for nearly 40 years.


Morath: 'Exciting to see so many Houstonians express a willingness to help move the school system forward'

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) said it has received nearly 400 applications for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers, per Houston-based media outlets’ reports.


Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Feb. 7

Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 7