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Gregory Dudley named new dean for UH's College of Natural Sciences

The University of Houston has announced Gregory Dudley as the new dean for its College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met May 6

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, May 6


City of Houston Planning Commission met May 1

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, May 1


City of Houston Resilience Committee met June 5

City of Houston Resilience Committee met Thursday, June 5


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met June 5

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, June 5


Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met June 5

Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, June 5


Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met June 4

Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, June 4


Houston Office of Business Opportunity Advisory Board met June 3

Houston Office of Business Opportunity Advisory Board met Tuesday, June 3


City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met June 3

City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met Tuesday, June 3


Fort Bend County home sales during week ending May 31

There were 121 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending May 31, according to BlockShopper.com.


Operation Lone Star targets cross-border crime and immigration issues

Texas authorities, led by Governor Greg Abbott, have been actively working to secure the southern border through Operation Lone Star.


Governor Abbott signs legislation supporting West Texas' oil industry

Governor Greg Abbott has enacted several pieces of legislation aimed at bolstering Texas' oil and gas industry and fostering economic growth in West Texas.


Abbott signs bill granting record public education funding

Governor Greg Abbott has enacted House Bill 2, providing an unprecedented $8.5 billion in new funding for public education and a historic $4 billion for teacher and staff pay raises.


Governor Abbott appoints Nadia Stewart to counseling board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nadia Stewart to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.


Texas governor signs comprehensive bail reform package into law

Governor Greg Abbott has enacted a significant bail reform package in Texas, marking a historic move for the state.


Governor Abbott announces Hays County small business summit scheduled for June

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Governor’s Small Business Summit for Hays County, scheduled to take place in Kyle on June 12.


Abbott appoints McCall to Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission; names Foster chair

Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.


SBA approves disaster aid for South Texas after severe storms

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in response to severe storms affecting South Texas last month.


Texas awards $481 million incentive funds to over 42,000 teachers

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $481 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds to more than 42,000 designated teachers in Texas for the 2024-25 school year.


Governor Abbott highlights legislative achievements from 89th session

Governor Greg Abbott marked the conclusion of the 89th Legislative Session by celebrating a series of conservative legislative achievements.