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Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County to consider new agreement on bike share initiative
By Houston Daily | Sep 21, 2023
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Houston is considering a new agreement for its bike share initiative. The initiative aims to create a multimodal transportation system that optimizes connections to transit. METRO President and CEO, Tom Lambert, stated that this initiative will empower individuals with more travel choices and support overall transit ridership. The METRO Board of Directors will vote on the new agreement on September 28th.
Report: Renewables at the heart of Texas grid failure
By Houston Daily | Sep 21, 2023
Report: Renewables at the Heart of Texas Grid Failure
Houston unveils renovated basement at city hall
By Houston Daily | Sep 21, 2023
Houston City Hall unveiled its newly-renovated basement in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 15. The renovation comes more than six years after Hurricane Harvey flooded the basement with up to 20 inches of water. The storm, which caused $125 billion worth of damage, led to the need for extensive repairs in the basement.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met July 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2023
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, July 18
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Aug. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2023
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Aug. 18
Abbott celebrates start of TIRR Memorial Hermann rehabilitation center renovation project
By Houston Daily | Sep 21, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently attended a ceremony in Houston to kick off a renovation project at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation – Kirby Glen Center. The facility holds a special place in Abbott's heart as it was where he underwent rehabilitation after a life-changing accident almost four decades ago. In 1984, Abbott's spinal cord was crushed, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. He credits TIRR Memorial Hermann for piecing his life back together and helping him regain independence.
Harris County Commissioners Court approves FY24 budget
By Houston Daily | Sep 20, 2023
Harris County Commissioners Court has approved the fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget, marking the fifth consecutive year of a budget accompanied by a lower tax rate. The budget, totaling $2.4 billion for the county's general fund, was unanimously adopted at the court's recent meeting. The Office of Judge Lina Hidalgo stated that the budget provides the necessary funding for the services required to run such a large and diverse county.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Budget and Audit Committee met July 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2023
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Budget and Audit Committee met Tuesday, July 18
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2023
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Monday, Aug. 17
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met July 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2023
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 18
International Management District Public Safety Committee met Aug. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2023
International Management District Public Safety Committee met Thusday, Aug. 17
Paxton on impeachment acquittal: 'The truth could not be buried by mudslinging politicians or their power beneficiaries'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 18, 2023
The Texas Senate voted to acquit Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton on all articles of impeachment on Sept. 16, allowing the state’s top law enforcement official to remain in the office he has held since 2015.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Aug. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 18, 2023
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Aug. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 18, 2023
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met July 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2023
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, July 12
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2023
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 16
League City tabs Woitena new police chief
By Houston Daily | Sep 15, 2023
League City, Texas has appointed a new police chief, Cliff Woitena, following the retirement of Gary Ratliff. The League City Police Department (LCPD) announced the appointment on September 12th, with Woitena being administered the oath of office immediately after the unanimous vote by the League City City Council.
Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met July 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2023
Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Tuesday, July 11
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Aug. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2023
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 16
Turner: 'Our hearts go out to the people of Morocco'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 14, 2023
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced at the Sept. 13 Houston City Council meeting that the city will partner with the Arab American Culture and Community Center and the Moroccan Society of Houston to hold a donation drive for those impacted by the earthquake in Morocco on Sept. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.