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Huberty won't seek new term in House, says 'time for new opportunities'

Texas Rep. Dan Huberty (R-Houston) had his eyes toward the future earlier this week when he announced his retirement from the state House at the end of his term.


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City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Oct. 21

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Oct. 21.


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Hidalgo 'grateful' flags at half staff following ambush killing of a sheriff's deputy, wounding of two others

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is grateful to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for agreeing that flags in the county should be lowered to half staff following last weekend's ambush that killed a sheriff's deputy and wounded two others.


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City of Houston Quality of Life Committee will meet Oct. 27

City of Houston Quality of Life Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27.


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Man arrested after threatening to blow up Minute Maid Park

Houston Police arrested a man who allegedly threatened to blow up Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, during the American League Championship playoff series, the Houston Chronicle reported.


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Texas Public Policy economist predicts massive Texas job losses under 'Build Back Better'

Everywhere Americans look necessities are getting more expensive. Gas, food, electricity and other materials that households require to work and live are becoming unaffordable, thanks to rising inflation and cost of goods as wages struggle to keep up.


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'Honored to be a guest': Ford Bend County Judge George attends Diwali Dussehra Festival

Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George was spotted attending the 10th annual Diwali Dussehra Festival for the Greater Houston area on Oct. 18.


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‘Heartbreaking and disappointing’: Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable fatally shot, two other deputies injured

A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable was fatally shot and two other deputy constables sustained injuries while working at a nightclub in north Houston last week.


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City of Houston City Council met July 27

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 27.


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‘Admired by so many’: Turner mourns the loss of former Secretary of State Colin Powell

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who presented the case of the Iraq War just months after the U.S. suffered the 9/11 attacks, died Oct. 18 due to complications from COVID-19.


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City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee will meet Oct. 21

City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21.


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City of Houston Planning Commission met June 24

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, June 24.


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City of Houston Economic Development Committee will meet Oct. 20

City of Houston Economic Development Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20.


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Texas counties putting money where their mouth is for election security

Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties invest millions in new voting machines that produce paper trial


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City of Houston City Council met July 20

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 20.


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City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met May 26

City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met Wednesday, May 26.


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'As resilient as ever': Fletcher celebrates Navy's 246th birthday

U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) celebrated the Navy’s 246th birthday on Oct. 13.


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Houston adds color to intersection to 'create better visibility for all road users'

Two city departments have painted sections of the intersection at Fulton Street and Quitman Street in hopes to protect cyclists and pedestrians against ongoing traffic.


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'We always rise': Turner discusses unity, resiliency in State of the City Address

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his State of the City address on Oct. 13.


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Houston Police Department welcomes 250th class of graduating cadets 'serving the most diverse city in this nation'

The Houston Police Department welcomed its 250th cadet class to the department, as graduating cadets officially earned their badges earlier this week.