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HFD's Peña: 'Our condolences and prayers for the family, friends, and colleagues of Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton'

Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña led the Houston Fire Department (HFD) in mourning the death of Alabama firefighter Jordan Melton, who passed away on July 18 at the age of 28. CBS News reported that Melton was one of two Birmingham firefighters who were shot while on duty earlier this month.


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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met May 16

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met Tuesday, May 16


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Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met June 21

Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 21


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Texas' Abbott: Colmenero's 'record of experience in state government and expertise in litigation' ideal for interim AG stint

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Colmenero to be the next interim Texas attorney general, a recent press release from the governor's office said.


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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met May 16

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, May 16


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Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met June 16

Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, June 16


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Attorney Christine Herbert: 'Fort Bend County does not get to pick and choose who will cover their activities'

The Institute for Justice (IJ) has announced that Justin Pulliam, a citizen journalist In Fort Bend County, TX, won his first court battle in a First-Amendment lawsuit against county Sheriff Eric Fagan, as a federal district court ruled against Fagan’s request to dismiss the suit.


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Ogg: $15,000 reward for fugitive pimp shows 'how seriously we in law enforcement and local community groups are' in fighting human trafficking

Harris County District Attorney (DA) Kim Ogg said June 12 that a $15,000 reward offered for information leading to the arrest of alleged human trafficker Thaddeus Allen is an example of law enforcement's commitment to battling the sex trade.


Government

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met May 16

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, May 16


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International District Public Safety Committee met June 15

International District Public Safety Committee met Thursday, June 15


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Ward: 'A pregnant woman needs to get tested for syphilis three times during her pregnancy'

The Houston Health Department (HHD) has urged expectant mothers to get tested for syphilis to keep themselves and their unborn babies safe following a surge in cases among women. The HHD said syphilis infections rose 128%, along with a nine-fold rise in congenital syphilis in the city and Harris County.


Government

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met May 10

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Wednesday, May 10


Government

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met June 14

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


Government

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met May 10

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, May 10


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Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met June 14

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 14


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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met May 10

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, May 10



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Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met May 9

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, May 9


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Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met June 13

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 13


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Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met June 13

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 13