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Luttrell Leads Letter Addressing Concerns Over the Safety of Unaccompanied Migrant Children

By Houston Daily | Apr 8, 2024

Congressman Morgan Luttrell has taken a stand regarding the safety and wellbeing of unaccompanied migrant children in the United States. In a letter addressed to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Office of Refugee Resettlement Director Robin Dunn Marcos, Congressman Luttrell expressed serious concerns over the Office of Refugee Settlement’s (ORR) failure to ensure the safety of these vulnerable children.According to Congressman Luttrell, the ORR's current methods have led to the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied migrant...

Extreme Makeover: Eric’s Edition

By Houston Daily | Apr 8, 2024

The University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hotel Leadership has recently undergone a significant transformation with the renovation of Eric's Restaurant, a longstanding favorite among students, alumni, and visitors.Dean Dennis Reynolds explained the motivation behind the makeover, stating, “We wanted to up our food and atmosphere game as well, and this was the perfect time to do it.” The refresh aims to align Eric's with the college's commitment to providing top-notch hospitality education and experiences.Under the guidance of Head Chef Curtis Taylor...

Texas Deploys More Than 100 Miles Of Razor Wire To Secure Border

By Houston Daily | Apr 7, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas continues to lead efforts in securing the state's border with Mexico. Under Operation Lone Star, a multi-agency initiative, over 506,500 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 41,200 criminal arrests have been made. Governor Abbott highlighted the success of the Texas National Guard in installing over 100 miles of razor wire along the border, stating, "I have to applaud our National Guard for stepping up and laying down that more than 100 miles of razor wire." He emphasized Texas as the sole state taking significant action against...

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.2 Million In Career Training Grants To North Central Texas Schools

By Houston Daily | Apr 7, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the awarding of over $1.2 million in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to four schools in North Central Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grants aim to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by providing equipment for over 1,500 students to be trained for high-demand occupations such as architectural and engineering managers, registered nurses, medical assistants, and welders.Abbott emphasized the importance of investing in the future of Texas through equipping students with the necessary...

8618 Union St., Needville unloaded by Larry and Kristen James

By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2024

A property at 8618 Union St., Needville was sold on April 4 by Larry and Kristen James for $105,270. The buyers were Subrata and Aruna Haldar.

20510 Oxbow Park Lane, Katy sold by Gregorio Cisneros and Cisneros Maria Rosario

By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2024

On April 4, Gregorio and Gisela Cisneros, Cisneros Maria Rosario, Villarreal Maria and Cisneros Orel G., Ana Delia Cisneros Cantu and Delia Cisneros Cantu Ana purchased a property at 20510 Oxbow Park Lane, Katy from Gregorio Cisneros and Cisneros Maria Rosario appraised at $194,648.