News from 2025
University of Houston adds 25 new members to Board of Visitors for 2025-26
By Houston Daily | Nov 4, 2025
The University of Houston has announced the addition of twenty-five new members to its Board of Visitors for the 2025-26 academic year.
City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met Nov. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2025
City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 4
University of Houston partners on development of advanced bio-inspired robotic hands
By Houston Daily | Nov 4, 2025
Researchers from the University of Houston are collaborating with teams from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to develop advanced robotic hands.
De La Cruz urges USDA secretary to press Mexico on overdue water deliveries
By Houston Daily | Nov 3, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th District has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging continued efforts to ensure that the Mexican government fulfills its water delivery obligations under the...
Governor Abbott appoints J. Brian Williams to Rockwall County district court
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
J. Brian Williams has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve as Judge of the 503rd Judicial District Court in Rockwall County.
Governor Abbott appoints Anna Hord as judge for 286th Judicial District Court
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anna Hord as Judge of the 286th Judicial District Court, which serves Cochran and Hockley Counties.
Governor Abbott appoints Michael Davis to Twelfth Court of Appeals
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Davis to serve on the Twelfth Court of Appeals, Place 3.
Governor Abbott appoints Mike Holley as district attorney for Montgomery County
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael “Mike” Holley as the District Attorney of the 9th Judicial District in Montgomery County.
Governor Abbott appoints Barry Wallace as Upshur County Criminal District Attorney
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Barry Wallace as the Criminal District Attorney for Upshur County.
Texas announces major loan deal for large-scale natural gas plant in Ward County
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement to support the construction of a 1,350 megawatt natural gas power plant in Ward County.
Texas Rangers open investigation into Elgin city finances at Governor Abbott’s request
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin over possible violations of state law related to financial management.
Governor Abbott announces over $1.2 million in job training grants for West Texas schools
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Four schools in West Texas have been awarded over $1.2 million in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, Governor Greg Abbott announced.
Texas restaurants receive honors in 2025 MICHELIN Guide
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated Texas restaurants recognized in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Texas.
Arlington recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
The City of Arlington has received recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing a certification process led by Travel Texas.
Governor Abbott encourages participation in statewide veteran hiring fair
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has invited veterans, service members, and their spouses in Texas to participate in the 2025 Hiring Red, White & You! statewide hiring fair.
City of Houston City Council met Oct. 7 - 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025
City of Houston City Council met Oct. 7 - 8
City of Houston City Council met Sept. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025
City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 24
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Oct. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 23
City of Houston Public Safety Committee met Nov. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025
City of Houston Public Safety Committee met Monday, Nov. 3
City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Nov. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025
City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Monday, Nov. 3