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Gov. Abbott announces $984 million in annual funding for Texas hospitals

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2023

On Aug. 17, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced $984 million in annual state funding for its hospitals. According to a press release from the Governor's Office, the funding was secured by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Memorial Committee met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Memorial Committee met Tuesday, June 20

Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met July 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023

Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, July 19

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met June 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 14

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met July 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, July 18

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OneStar Foundation seeking nominations for Governor's Volunteer Awards

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, in conjunction with the OneStar Foundation, are seeking nominations for the 40th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. The awards are the state’s way of recognizing individuals who engage in exemplary service and volunteering in their communities.

Hidalgo takes medical leave for clinical depression: 'It is important for me personally and professionally to confront this issue swiftly, so I will be taking temporary leave from the office while I am receiving treatment'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023

On Aug. 7, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced hat she’s taking leave to pursue inpatient care for clinical depression, according to an Aug. 7 Twitter post from her office. The post was shared along with a letter from Hidalgo, a Democrat, herself addressing the situation.

Gov. Abbott: 'Today, I am signing a law that will ensure more than $18 billion in property tax cuts—the largest property tax cut in Texas history'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ceremoniously signed the $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners into law during an event in the Houston suburb of New Caney on Aug. 9, nearly three weeks after he officially signed it into law. The package will deliver the provide property tax cut in Texas history.

Abbott helps UT System, MD Anderson announce partnership to build new campus hospital

By Ashley Haley | Aug 16, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott helped the University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents on Aug. 14 deliver an announcement of a partnership between UT Austin, the flagship campus, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to construct a new campus hospital in the state capital, according to a press release.

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met June 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Thursday, June 13

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met July 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, July 18

Sheriff warns of dangers posed by swimming pools to children

By BD | Aug 16, 2023

Even as the summer vacation season winds down and schools welcome students back, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez warns the public that swimming pools pose a danger to kids.