News from February 2024
HISD to Hold Military Career Day for Seniors
By Houston Daily | Feb 9, 2024
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is set to organize a Military Career Day for high school seniors on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Following the success of a similar event held for high school juniors in January, HISD aims to provide guidance to graduating students who are interested in pursuing a career in the military. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse located at 2020 Mangum Road, Houston.During the Military Career Day, seniors and their families will have the opportunity to learn about the various educational benefits, financial...
Babin Responds to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s Report
By Houston Daily | Feb 9, 2024
U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) has issued a statement in response to Special Counsel Robert Hur's report regarding President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents. Babin accuses Biden of being a corrupt liar who violated the law, accepting bribes, participating in influence peddling schemes, and seditiously damaging the sovereignty and national security of the United States for monetary gain.In his statement, Babin expresses his frustration with the lack of accountability for Biden's actions, stating, "The current president apparently will not be held...
Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Jan. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 10
City of Houston Planning Commission met Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 8
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Thursday, Feb. 8
Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Thursday, Jan. 11
Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, Jan. 11
Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Jan. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 10
Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Thursday, Feb. 8
Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Feb. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 7
Hobby Area Management District Public Safety Committee will meet Feb. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Hobby Area Management District Public Safety Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12
Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee will meet Feb. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee will meet at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 12
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee will meet Feb. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee will meet Feb. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors will meet Feb. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13
City of Houston City Council will meet Feb. 13 & 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
City of Houston City Council will meet Feb. 13 & 14
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors will meet Feb. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors will meet at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14
Governor Abbott, Texas House Members Stand Strong To Secure Border
By Houston Daily | Feb 8, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott and members of the Texas House of Representatives have come together to address the issue of border security in the face of President Joe Biden's open border policies. In a press conference held at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving a decrease in illegal crossings in Texas."In Texas, we've been able to achieve a decrease in illegal crossings only because of great teamwork," said Governor Abbott. "Part of that teamwork is our partnership with the Texas National Guard, and we are currently...
Reps. Crenshaw and Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Push to Block U.S. Software to TikTok
By Houston Daily | Feb 8, 2024
Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) are spearheading a bipartisan effort to prevent the transfer of U.S. software to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. The lawmakers are calling on the Biden Administration to use its authority to address the concerns surrounding TikTok's data privacy and potential ties to the Chinese government. The move comes after Congress' previous attempts to pass legislation addressing the threat of TikTok fell short in 2023. Reports had emerged that TikTok engineers and executives in China had access to the private data of U.S....
Luttrell Introduces Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act
By Houston Daily | Feb 8, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has put forward the Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act, a new legislation aimed at dealing with the Jalisco cartel, one of the most dangerous criminal organizations in Mexico. The act, which is bipartisan, would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a strategy to kill or capture the cartel's leadership and provide regular progress reports to Congress.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell highlighted the urgent need to address cartel activity along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said, "Our border is being exploited by cartels, as...