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City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Jan. 26

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Jan. 26


City of Houston City Council met Jan. 24 & 25

City of Houston City Council met Jan. 24 & 25


Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Jan. 25

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 25


Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 29

Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 29


Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Jan. 20

Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Jan. 20


Ogg: 'Let's store guns safely in Harris County'

In an effort to properly address gun violence in the Houston area, local leaders have purchased around 1,000 gun safes to give away to residents free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 19

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Jan. 19


International District Public Safety Committee met Jan. 19

International District Public Safety Committee met Thursday, Jan. 19


City of Houston Planning Commission met Jan. 19

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Jan. 19


International Business & Economic Development Committee met Jan. 18

International Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 18


City of Houston City Council met Jan. 18

City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 18


Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Jan. 18

Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 18


Senate Committee questions price tag of new PUC grid plan, has concern for consumer cost

On Feb. 7, the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce held a hearing on the Public Utility Commission's (PUC) plan to overhaul the Texas energy grid. PUC Chairman Peter Lake answered questions from the committee. Several senators displayed their skepticism over whether the plan would work, pointing out their concerns with the plan's novel nature. Specific issues raised by senators include questions over the price tag for the plan and its ability to attract new generators to the market.


Gonzalez on FBI review of Harris County Jail deaths: 'I want our community to fully trust our commitment to transparency and full accountability'

The country’s top law enforcement agency approved Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez’s request on Monday to investigate two in-jail custody deaths at the Harris County Jail, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Jan. 18

Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 18


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Jan. 17

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 17


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 17

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 17


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Jan. 17

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 17


Hidalgo: Major expansion of inmate program 'is one step forward' in addressing jail overcrowding

Harris County leaders announced plans to address overcrowding at the Harris County Jail on Thursday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Attorney on Harris County in-custody deaths: 'It all starts with being understaffed and underfunded'

An attorney with the Harris County Deputies Organization said on Tuesday a lack of resources – not training for jailers – factored into the recent deaths at the Harris County Jail, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. “It all starts with being understaffed and underfunded,” Robin Foster said, according to KPRC.