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Hidalgo: Major expansion of inmate program 'is one step forward' in addressing jail overcrowding
By John Suayan | Feb 10, 2023
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'
By John Suayan | Feb 8, 2023
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.
Abbott: Southeast Texas storm aftermath 'requires robust, comprehensive action by all levels of government'
By John Suayan | Feb 8, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott requested President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration on Tuesday in response to a tornado that touched down in Southeast Texas, according to a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Turner on fire gear donation to Tampico, Mexico: 'This is a great example of what sister cities do'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
The City of Houston and the Houston Fire Department (HPD) recently said that a sister city will receive more than $200,000 worth of firefighter equipment, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Oct. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 4, 2023
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 27
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Oct. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 4, 2023
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Oct. 26
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 3, 2023
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 24
Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 3, 2023
Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 11
Turner on late namesake of Houston council chamber: 'Anna Russell's impact was felt by many during her 60+ years of service to the City of Houston'
By John Suayan | Feb 2, 2023
The woman who kept tabs on Houston City Council proceedings for at least half a century was honored on Wednesday when the chamber where she worked was named after her.
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2023
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 20
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Jan. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2023
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 10
Policy director for Texas Public Policy Foundation: The chances of tax relief this session are 'extremely good'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2023
To address high Texas property tax rates, Gov. Greg Abbot has proposed using a tax surplus to deliver "the largest property tax cut in the history of the state."
NASA on 20th anniversary of Columbia tragedy: 'We will never forget'
By John Suayan | Feb 1, 2023
Wednesday marks exactly 20 years since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) experienced the third fatal tragedy in its lengthy history in the disintegration of the space shuttle Columbia.
Galveston official on botched raid of residence: 'There's an ongoing internal investigation of both the conduct of the chief but also of the overall situation'
By John Suayan | Feb 1, 2023
The leader of the Galveston Police Department (GPD) is in the midst of administrative leave following the law enforcement agency’s botched raid of a residence last month, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Houston First Corporation Benefits, Compensation and Finance Committee met Oct. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 1, 2023
Houston First Corporation Benefits, Compensation and Finance Committee met Thursday, Oct. 20
Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Jan. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 1, 2023
Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Monday, Jan. 9
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Oct. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2023
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Oct. 20
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Jan. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2023
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, Jan. 9
City of Houston City Council met Oct. 18 & 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 30, 2023
City of Houston City Council met Oct. 18 & 19
City of Houston City Council met Jan. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 30, 2023
City of Houston City Council met Monday, Jan. 9