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City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, May 2

City of Houston Planning Commission met May 30

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, May 30

City of Houston Economic Development Committee met May 29

City of Houston Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, May 29

City of Houston City Council will meet June 3 & 4

City of Houston City Council will meet June 3 & 4

Mayor Whitmire appoints Thomas Muñoz as acting director of public safety

May 30, 2024 -- Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Thomas Muñoz as the acting Director of the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Muñoz most recently served as the Deputy Director for this office and will maintain his role as Emergency Management Coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management. Muñoz's appointment follows the retirement of George Buenik, who had served in the position since 2017.

University develops method for simple blood test-based cancer detection

A University of Houston researcher has developed a new method to detect cancer, potentially simplifying the process to a blood test. The technique, boasting a 98.7% accuracy rate, merges PANORAMA imaging with fluorescent imaging to identify cancer at its earliest stages and enhance treatment efficacy.

McCaul seeks veteran or military spouse for College Station office

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) is seeking veterans, Gold Star Family Members, and active-duty military spouses for a position in his College Station district office. The selected individual will work with Texas' 10th Congressional district's military and veteran constituents. Responsibilities include handling veterans-related casework and facilitating communication between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.

McCaul, Quigley introduce resolution marking May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) have introduced a resolution recognizing May 2024 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.

Rep. Nehls responds to President Trump trial verdict

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement regarding the President Trump trial verdict.

Congressman Babin condemns Trump trial verdict as political persecution

May 30, 2024

Success On The Spectrum founder: ‘I could cry happy tears at the memory of 2024 Autism Prom’

By Houston Daily | May 29, 2024

Success On The Spectrum founder Nichole Daher said she "could cry happy tears" after seeing children and their families make friends at the annual Autism Prom event held April 7. Daher shared her statement with Houston Daily on May 17.

Abbott honors fallen heroes at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery

Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen.

Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties

Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed the wildfire disaster proclamation initially issued on February 27, 2024. The original proclamation certified that wildfires beginning on February 23, 2024, posed an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in several counties.

Researchers identify new subset of cancer-killing t-cells

A team of cancer researchers, led by the University of Houston, has discovered a new subset of T cells that may improve outcomes for patients treated with T-cell therapies.

House Republicans introduce resolution celebrating 100 years of U.S. Border Patrol