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University of Houston delivers advanced vision aids to visually impaired children

The University of Houston Center for Sight Enhancement has partnered with Sight Savers America to deliver high-tech vision aids to 30 local children who are visually impaired.


Aviation leaders discuss modernization efforts at third bipartisan working group session

Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Representative Sharice Davids have issued a joint statement after the third session of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC) and National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group.


House passes FY26 defense bill with provisions from Rep. Luttrell

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has issued a statement following the passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 in the U.S....


Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 10

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Sept. 10


Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Sept. 10

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Sept. 10


Babin supports FY2026 defense bill highlighting funding increases for U.S. military

Congressman Brian Babin of Texas's 36th district has expressed his support for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) following its passage in the House.


University of Houston receives $3.6M grant for research on blindness-causing gene

A research team at the University of Houston has received a grant exceeding $3.6 million from the National Eye Institute to study the PRPH2 gene, which is vital for normal vision but can cause retinal diseases and blindness when mutated.


Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Sept. 9

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 9


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Sept. 9

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 9


Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Sept. 8

Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Monday, Sept. 8


Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Sept. 8

Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, Sept. 8


Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Sept. 8

Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Monday, Sept. 8


City of Houston City Council met Sept. 9 & 10

City of Houston City Council met Sept. 9 & 10


Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Aug. 6

Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 6


Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Aug. 7

Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, Aug. 7


Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Aug. 6

Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 6


Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Aug. 7

Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Thursday, Aug. 7


Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met July 23

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, July 23


City of Houston City Council met July 29 - 30

City of Houston City Council met July 29 - 30


University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance announces diverse performances for 2025-26 season

The University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance has announced its 2025-26 season lineup, which will include a range of theatrical and dance performances.