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Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 18

Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met June 18

Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 18

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met June 18

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, June 18

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met June 18

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, June 18

Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors will meet June 25

Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors will meet at 8 a.m., Tuesday, June 25

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission will meet June 20

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission will meet at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20

City of Houston Historic Preservation Appeals Board met June 17

City of Houston Historic Preservation Appeals Board met Monday, June 17

City of Houston City Council met June 18

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 18

Q&A with TJ Kuri: America 'opens her arms equally to everyone' and 'unites them'

By Houston Daily reports | Jun 18, 2024

TJ Kuri, of Houston, made it his life’s mission to emigrate to America from his home country of Jordan.

Pradeep Sharma appointed dean at UH's Cullen College of Engineering

Pradeep Sharma, a 20-year faculty member at the University of Houston, has been named the next dean of the Cullen College of Engineering. Sharma, who is currently serving as interim dean, will officially assume leadership on Monday, July 1.

UH scientists reveal massive seasonal energy imbalance on Saturn

Researchers at the University of Houston have discovered a significant energy imbalance on Saturn, providing new insights into planetary science and challenging existing climate models for gas giants. The findings are published in Nature Communications.

Mayor updates Houstonians on firefighter agreement, fiscal budget, hurricane prep

June 18, 2024 -- Dear Houstonians,

Crenshaw introduces bill addressing cybersecurity threats against US infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Seth Magaziner, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced H.R. 8775, the Contingency Plan for Critical Infrastructure Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to create a public report for Members of Congress to evaluate the manual operations of critical infrastructure during cyber-attacks.

McCaul criticizes Biden administration over ICE's increased non-detained docket

By Houston Daily | Jun 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released a statement today addressing reports that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency's non-detained docket has surged to over seven million cases this fiscal year.

Study links feelings of unsafety with increased smoking habits

By Houston Daily | Jun 17, 2024

Research from the University of Houston indicates that more people smoke and have trouble quitting in neighborhoods where they feel unsafe. High crime rates, low police presence or trust, and a history of neglect in these neighborhoods result in heightened neighborhood vigilance among residents to protect against personal harm.

Quest Trust Co. Fbo Nikola Knezevic Ira # 11588-21 sells 3826 Carters Lake Drive, Richmond

A property at 3826 Carters Lake Drive, Richmond was sold on June 14 by Quest Trust Co. Fbo Nikola Knezevic Ira # 11588-21 for $192,944. The buyers were Brandon Brewer and and Kristy Brewer.

Jo Ann McKnight and Ann McKnight Jo unload 8331 Phyllis Drive, Fairchilds

On June 14, JR Joe D McKnight, Joe D. McKnight Jr., Pamela M McKnight and M McKnight Pamela purchased a property at 8331 Phyllis Drive, Fairchilds from Jo Ann McKnight and Ann McKnight Jo.

16422 Split Willow Drive, Four Corners acquired by Juliet D Soler Morales and Ownership

On June 14, Juliet D Soler Morales and Ownership purchased a property at 16422 Split Willow Drive, Four Corners from Christa Ann Casaccia.

9522 Sweeney Brook Lane, Rosenberg sold by Perry Homes LLC

On June 14, Terrence Alexander and Carol Lynn Julian purchased a property at 9522 Sweeney Brook Lane, Rosenberg from Perry Homes LLC.

13207 Rosstown Drive, Sugar Land purchased by Fernandez Bertila and Estefania C. Molero Aponte and Bertila Josefina Aponte Fernandez