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News from September 2024
Air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration services company DUCTZ to open Tomball location
By Houston Daily | Sep 11, 2024
A 22-year-old air duct cleaning and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) restoration services company has announced a new Texas franchise location in the Houston area. DUCTZ is preparing to open a branch in Tomball, some 36 miles northwest of Downtown Houston.
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Sept. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2024
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 10
City of Houston Public Safety Committee met Sept. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2024
City of Houston Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 10
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Sept. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2024
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Sept. 11
Rep. Nehls urges FAA for quick approval on increased flight cadence for SpaceX project
By Houston Daily | Sep 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) sent a letter to Michael Whitaker, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), urging him to expedite the FAA’s ongoing environmental review of SpaceX’s project, the Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship/Heavy Vehicle Increased Cadence at the Boca Chica Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas, and to expeditiously approve the project.
University commemorates lives lost during solemn September 11th ceremony
By Houston Daily | Sep 11, 2024
The University of Houston community gathered this morning to pay tribute to the lives lost and forever changed by the tragic events of 9/11. Held at the World Trade Center Memorial on the south lawn of the Student Center, the solemn ceremony was a moment of reflection, remembrance, and unity. This day marked the 23rd anniversary of the attacks that shaped a generation.
Houston Texans launch new literacy program with HISD elementary schools
By Houston Daily | Sep 11, 2024
The Houston Texans and the Wade Smith Foundation have partnered to encourage HISD students to read through the Reading with the Pros program. This initiative will bring active Texans players into several HISD elementary schools twice a month to read to students, aiming to improve attendance and foster a lifelong love for reading.
City of Houston Resilience Committee will meet Sept. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2024
City of Houston Resilience Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12
City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Sept. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2024
City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Monday, Sept. 9
City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Sept. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2024
City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Monday, Sept. 9
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Sept. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2024
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Monday, Sept. 9
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Sept. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2024
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, Sept. 9
Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Sept. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2024
Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Monday, Sept. 9
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Sept. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2024
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 10
University of Houston opens new $44 million dining center
By Houston Daily | Sep 10, 2024
The University of Houston has unveiled its latest addition to the campus dining scene, "The RAD." The Retail, Auxiliary and Dining Center, a 41,000 square foot facility costing $44 million, replaces the old Student Center Satellite. The new structure is designed to be above ground and less prone to flooding.
Dr. Diego Linares recognized as HISD's Star Educator
By Houston Daily | Sep 10, 2024
This week’s Star Educator, Dr. Diego Linares, is a seasoned educator with experience helping schools meet their full potential. When Linares was named principal of Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School in 2022, he was more than prepared to help guide the school into a successful future.
Discovery at UH College of Pharmacy could advance treatments for spongy heart disease
By Houston Daily | Sep 10, 2024
University of Houston Associate Professor of Pharmacology Mingfu Wu has been awarded $2.6 million from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to further his research on how the heart forms in the womb. The findings may lead to the development of new medicines to fight left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC), also known as spongy heart disease. Most patients with LVNC will require heart transplants.
Houston mayor announces pay raise and incentives for police cadets
By Houston Daily | Sep 9, 2024
Mayor John Whitmire has announced a significant pay increase and new incentives for Houston Police Department cadets, aiming to enhance recruitment and retention efforts.
Astros Foundation partners with Oxy for HISD student supply giveaway
By Houston Daily | Sep 9, 2024
Fifth graders at Dogan Elementary received a surprise visit on Friday, Sept. 6, from representatives of Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) and the Astros Foundation. The event marked the start of the school year with donations of books and school supplies. Astros mascot Orbit entertained the students with games and music provided by a DJ.
City of Houston Planning Commission met Aug. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 8