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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Aug. 15

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15


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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met July 12

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, July 12


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Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 16

Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 16


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League City tabs Woitena new police chief

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.


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Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met July 11

Houston First Corporation Board of Directors met Tuesday, July 11


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Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Aug. 16

Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 16


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Turner: 'Our hearts go out to the people of Morocco'

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.


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Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met July 11

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, July 11


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Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Aug. 16

Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 16


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Houston Mayor Turner names new Deputy Inspector General

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced the appointment of Christina Nowak as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the city's Office of Policing Reform and Accountability. Nowak, an Alief native, will be responsible for investigating complaints and working closely with the Independent Police Oversight Board (IPOB). She takes over from Crystal Okorafor, who stepped down to pursue a job in the private sector. In her new role, Nowak will also play a crucial part in organizing gun buybacks and other initiatives under the One Safe Houston program, which aims to reduce...


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Port Houston chairman Campo gives annual address

Port Houston chairman Ric Campo recently gave his annual address, highlighting the positive state of the port and its promising future. Campo, who has been chairman since 2019, expressed his confidence in the port's current condition and its ability to thrive moving forward. The address took place at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston on September 6, in front of an audience consisting of business, industry, community leaders, and elected officials.


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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 15

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 15


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Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Aug. 15

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Aug. 15


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Abbotts host 2023 Star of Texas Awards

Gov. Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott hosted the 2023 Star of Texas Awards in Austin.


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Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 15

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 15


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Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Aug. 14

Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, Aug. 14


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Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Aug. 14

Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Monday, Aug. 14


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Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Aug. 9

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 9


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Ten Gulf Coast schools receive grants from Texas Workforce Commission

Ten Gulf Coast schools have been awarded grants from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to bolster programs that prepare students for high-demand careers. Governor Greg Abbott expressed his gratitude to the TWC for its continued partnerships with educational institutions.


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Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met July 6

Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, July 6