News from 2023
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Feb. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 9, 2023
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 14
Senators question whether renewables, intermittent generators should pay for grid changes
By Houston Daily Report | Mar 8, 2023
In a hearing on Feb. 16, the Texas Senate’s Business and Commerce Committee discussed making major changes to the Texas Energy grid following the disastrous 2021 Winter Storm Uri.
Pappas spokesperson: 'We feel that Houstonians deserve an honest and transparent process, and this didn’t happen'
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023
The Houston City Council voted to end its professional relationship with Pappas Restaurants on Wednesday, which has maintained four establishments at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) since the last decade, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
NKOTB's Wahlberg on rodeo debut: 'Houston, you know how to throw a heck of a party'
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023
New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) made their Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) debut on Tuesday, taking the predominantly female audience at NRG Stadium on a trip down memory lane.
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Dec. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 8, 2023
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Wednesday, Dec. 14
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Feb. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 8, 2023
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Monday, Feb. 13
Creighton on school choice: 'It’s, without a doubt, caught a grassfire of support and I think it’s just different than before'
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023
A Republican state senator from Southeast Texas said many parents have expressed support toward school choice, per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
Shead on buzzer beater to cap UH regular season: 'God willing, I was able to make that shot'
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2023
Riding an 11-game game winning streak and taking a much-needed breather in the form of a bye in the upcoming American Athletic Conference (AAC) tournament, the top-ranked University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team now has the No. 1 overall seed in the Big Dance in its sights.
Khator: UH System 'will not support or use DEI statements or factors in hiring or promotion'
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) has joined several other public universities across the State of Texas in not considering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements in its hiring process, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Richie on upcoming tour with date in Houston: 'I’m inviting you to the party'
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2023
Two artists who played a huge role in bringing funk and disco music to mainstream audiences in the 1970s will perform in Houston this summer, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Abbott: 'Our first responders represent the very best of who we are'
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott graced the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) where he and City of Houston officials honored law enforcement and first responders on Monday, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 7, 2023
Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 8
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 7, 2023
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 8
Silas on Rockets' rare string of victories: 'We have a group that wants to do the right things'
By John Suayan | Mar 6, 2023
The Houston Rockets, owners of the worst record in the National Basketball Association (NBA) so far this season, completed a weekend road sweep of bitter division and intrastate rival San Antonio.
Clear Creek Independent School District on passing of longtime educator, coach: 'As one can imagine, this is a difficult time'
By John Suayan | Mar 6, 2023
A Houston-area school district is mourning the loss of a longtime middle school teacher and coach, Houston-based media outlets reported.
DeSantis during Houston stop: 'They know you don’t mess with Texas — and you don’t tread on Florida'
By John Suayan | Mar 6, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spent two days in the State of Texas in an effort to shore up support from fellow Republicans for what he calls a fight against the “woke” left.
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 6, 2023
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 8
Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 6, 2023
Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 8
Weekly recap of Fort Bend County home sales during week ending March 4
By Houston Daily | Mar 5, 2023
There were 157 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending March 4, according to BlockShopper.com.
International Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2023
International Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Jan. 26