News from December 2025
Stradley Law Firm attorney: 'Do not underestimate Texas trial lawyers'
By M. L. Fisher | Dec 2, 2025
Stephanie Stradley, an attorney at Stradley Law Firm, expressed her view that people should not underestimate Texas trial lawyers.
Patrick Fertitta named to University of Houston System Board of Regents
By Houston Daily | Dec 2, 2025
Patrick Fertitta has been appointed to the University of Houston System Board of Regents, following an announcement by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Nehls and Davids highlight progress in bipartisan ATC modernization working group
By Houston Daily | Dec 2, 2025
Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Representative Sharice Davids issued a joint statement after the fifth meeting of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC) and National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group.
University of Houston engineers develop thin film material to improve AI device efficiency
By Houston Daily | Dec 2, 2025
Engineers at the University of Houston have developed a new thin-film material that could improve the speed and energy efficiency of artificial intelligence devices.
City of Houston Public Safety Committee met Dec. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 2, 2025
City of Houston Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 2
City of Houston Planning Commission met Oct. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 2, 2025
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 30
City of Houston Council Committee on Quality of Life met Dec. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 2, 2025
City of Houston Council Committee on Quality of Life met Monday, Dec. 1
City of Houston Council Committee on Quality of Life will meet Dec. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 2, 2025
City of Houston Council Committee on Quality of Life will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4
University of Houston honors three projects with Centennial Staff Innovation Award
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
This fall, the University of Houston recognized three projects with its Centennial Staff Innovation Award.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform says lawsuit abuse imposes hidden 'tort tax' on families
By D. B. Blanchard | Dec 1, 2025
Texans for Lawsuit Reform announced on X that lawsuit abuse creates a hidden financial burden on families and stressed the importance of maintaining strong tort-reform protections.
McCaul urges House passage of Give Kids A Chance Act honoring childhood cancer advocate
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), co-chair and founder of the Childhood Cancer Caucus, addressed the House floor in support of his bill, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act.
House passes De La Cruz’s HUD Transparency Act with bipartisan support
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the HUD Transparency Act, a bill introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas’ 15th district.
House passes Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act aimed at advancing childhood cancer treatment
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act, a bill designed to improve pediatric cancer treatments and expand access to therapies for children with rare diseases.
President Trump signs Rep. Nehls’ bill raising pensions for Medal of Honor recipients
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed into law the Medal of Honor Act, a bill authored by Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), which significantly increases the special pension for Medal of Honor recipients. “Medal of Honor recipients truly embody...
Governor Abbott appoints Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to economic development board
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.