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City of Houston Planning Commission met Sept. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 4, 2025

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 4

McCaul backs energy appropriations act targeting security, domestic production

By Houston Daily | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced his support for the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act following a vote in the House of Representatives.

University of Houston climbs patent rankings with surge in new inventions

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

The University of Houston System has been ranked No. 62 in the United States and No. 3 in Texas on the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) 2024 Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents List.

Arte Público Press founder Nicolás Kanellos retires after nearly five decades

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

For 46 years, Arte Público Press has played a central role in publishing Latino literature in the United States.

Texas orders flags at half-staff after Minneapolis school shooting

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all state government buildings in Texas to lower the United States and Texas flags to half-staff.

Abbott signs bipartisan health bills focused on nutrition and SNAP restrictions

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremonial signing for three pieces of legislation—Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and Senate Bill 379—referred to collectively as Texas’ Make America Healthy Again legislation.

Film Friendly Texas Workshop scheduled for October in Odessa

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

A Film Friendly Texas Workshop will take place in Odessa on October 16, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission.

Governor Abbott announces over $1.6 million in JET grants for North Central Texas schools

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

Six schools in North Central Texas will receive over $1.6 million in career training grants to support technical education programs aimed at preparing students for high-demand jobs.

Texas officials highlight new investments targeting improvement of rural healthcare access

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a roundtable with Texas rural healthcare stakeholders, followed by a press conference, to discuss efforts aimed at improving rural health outcomes in the...

Governor Abbott requests federal assessment after Houston apartment complex fire

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration join state and local partners in conducting joint preliminary damage assessments following an...

Free College Application Week launches statewide in October for Texas residents

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) have announced that Free College Application Week will take place from October 13 to 19, 2025.

Governor Abbott activates emergency response as heavy rain forecasted for Labor Day weekend

By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in preparation for heavy rainfall expected across Texas over Labor Day weekend.