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Former Port of Galveston spokeswoman accused of criminal trespass of terminal

A local woman who served as public relations manager for the Port of Galveston is being investigated for bypassing a security screening.


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City of Houston City Council met Sept. 28

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 28.


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Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Dec. 15

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Dec. 15.


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City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Dec. 15

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Wednesday, Dec. 15.


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Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Dec. 14

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Monday, Dec. 14.


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'Help us bring awareness': Harris County sets Human Trafficking Awareness Day for Jan. 11

The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Jan. 4 to proclaim Tuesday, Jan. 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.


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Study: Texas fourth freest state in U.S. economically

Texas is the fourth most "economically free" state in the U.S., according to the a new study.



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Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 27

Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Monday, Sept. 27.



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'It's so significant when you deal with people's right to vote': Ex-Harris County commissioner sues Hidalgo over 2021 redistricting meeting

Former Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack is suing Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo over a redistricting meeting he claims violated state law.


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Texas requires new signs in salons, massage parlors to combat human trafficking

With human trafficking a growing problem in Texas, the Lone Star State is requiring salons and massage parlors to display new signs that feature a phone number for people who see something suspicious to say something to authorities.


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Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Sept. 23

Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Sept. 23.


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Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Dec. 14

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Dec. 14.


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'No stranger to county government': George promotes office manager to chief of staff

Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George late last month announced the hiring of Shaneka Smith as his new chief of staff.


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'Daddy, I've been hit': Four-year old niece of George Floyd injured in a shooting at her Houston home

On Jan. 1, George Floyd's four-year-old girl niece was wounded in a shooting that occurred in southwest Houston.


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City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee met Sept. 22

City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee met Wednesday, Sept. 22.


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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Dec. 14

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Dec. 14.


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Patrick tests positive for COVID-19, 'will return to public schedule by the end of the week'

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 during the last week of December 2021.


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'He is extraordinarily deserving of this honor': Texas Legislative Conference honors Brady as Texan of the Year

United States Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) was awarded the Texas Legislative Conference's Texan of the Year honor last month following the 13 terms he served in the House.