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News from 2023
William Robert “Bob” Cox
By Houston Daily Today | Mar 17, 2023
December 31, 1935 - March 12, 2023 (87 years old)
Esther Flores
By Houston Daily Today | Mar 17, 2023
September 7, 1941 - March 11, 2023 (81 years old)
Yoyo's Hotdog on new location: 'It’s exciting news for Houston foodies'
By John Suayan | Mar 16, 2023
An establishment best known for its hot dogs laced with honey mayonnaise has set up shop at one of Houston’s most popular watering holes, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
'Really unfortunate' HISD takeover by state elicits reactions from leaders
By John Suayan | Mar 16, 2023
The State of Texas’ decision to take control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) elicited reactions from several leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2023
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Feb. 16
International District Public Safety Committee met Feb. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2023
International District Public Safety Committee met Thursday, Feb. 16
Crypto analyst: Regulators shut down Signature Bank 'to help crush the crypto industry'
By Houston Daily Report | Mar 15, 2023
Regulators closed Signature Bank on March 12 due to "system risk," marking the third-largest bank failure in U.S. history within days of the second-largest – the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Former public school teacher gives her take on education savings accounts
By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 15, 2023
A former public school teacher, who now home-schools most of her children, gave her take on education savings accounts (ESAs) and how they would "level the playing field" for everyone.
Bettencourt on legislation to present elimination of daylight saving time to voters: 'Texans, like me, want to be on one time'
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2023
Proposed legislation looks to give registered Texas voters the opportunity to vote on ending the observance of daylight saving time (DST).
Morath on TEA decision to take over HISD: 'Ultimately, this intervention is necessary'
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has moved forward with taking over the Houston Independent School District (HISD), per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Hidalgo on spending for Harris County Jail improvements: 'I'll concede it's not the most financially responsible decision, but it's a necessary one'
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2023
Harris County leaders unanimously approved $7.4 million to go toward improvements at the Harris County Jail on Tuesday, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
City of Houston Planning Commission met Feb. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 15, 2023
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 16
Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Feb. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 15, 2023
Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Feb. 16
Whitmire on state's findings on Harris County Jail: 'I do feel a responsibility to sound the alarm'
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023
State Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) has expressed concern regarding the Harris County Jail’s failure to comply with standards set forth by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS), according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
East Texas superintendent on four-day school week: 'We were looking for a creative way to entice retention and recruitment of teachers'
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023
The next academic year will see several public school districts hold classes for four days a week instead of five, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Smith on third straight 20/10 effort in Rockets’ upset win over Celtics: 'I just trust in what got me here … I just let it fly'
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023
The Houston Rockets began the St. Patrick’s Day holiday week on Monday with a monumental 111-109 home win over the Boston Celtics, the incumbent Eastern Conference champions and one of the top teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Feb. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 14, 2023
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 15
International Business & Economic Development Committee met Feb. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 14, 2023
International Business & Economic Development Committee met Thursday, Feb. 16
DiNardo on rare reprieve from Lenten meat abstinence: 'It is well known that Saint Patrick's Day is a day of friendly social celebration for many American Catholics'
By John Suayan | Mar 13, 2023
The leader of Texas’ largest Roman Catholic jurisdiction said that its more than 1.7 million adherents are permitted to consume meat on St. Patrick’s Day on Friday.
I'MarE Boutique owner announces new non-profit I'MarE Cares dedicated to providing financial assistance and opportunities to single mothers
By Press Release | Mar 13, 2023
I'MarE Boutique owner, Martha E Berry, is no stranger helping her community, whether in her hometown of Franklin, Louisiana or Houston, TX where she currently resides.