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Christensen on concert safety task force's findings: 'The statutes referenced within the report simply do not apply to the Astroworld event'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen issued a formal response on Wednesday (April 20) to the final report published by Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety, according to a press release issued by Christensen's office.
Judge in case against indicted Hidalgo staffers: 'I sua sponte recuse myself'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
The presiding judge in the criminal case against three senior staffers in Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's office has recused herself, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported. According to the station, Judge Natalia Cornelio of the 351st Criminal Court submitted her recusal on Wednesday (April 20).
Castex-Tatum on security camera ordinance: 'Safety is very important to us'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
A majority of the Houston City Council voted to approve an ordinance on Wednesday (April 20) that requires certain businesses to install and operate outdoor security cameras, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Batton on Harris County's purported trimming of constables' budgets: 'You just snatch it from them like a thief'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Despite Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's assertions that law enforcement budgets aren't being slashed, the county's eight constables allege in writing that the heavily Democratic commissioners court and County Administrator David Berry have siphoned more than $4 million from their agencies, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Dec. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 21, 2022
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Dec. 14.
City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee met March 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 21, 2022
City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee met Thursday, March 31.
Abbott on concert safety task force recommendations: 'This report will help prevent another tragedy like that at Astroworld Festival from happening again'
By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2022
Members of Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety published the panel's final report on Tuesday (April 19), which outlines strategies and recommendations to protect concertgoers at future events, according to a press release issued by the governor's office.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met March 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 20, 2022
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 29.
Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met March 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 20, 2022
Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, March 29.
City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met March 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 19, 2022
City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Tuesday, March 29.
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met March 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 19, 2022
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Monday, March 28.
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met March 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 18, 2022
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, March 25.
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee met March 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 18, 2022
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee met Wednesday, March 23.
Murder victim's relative on new minimum bail requirement: 'We're very happy that this motion passed'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2022
A new rule approved by the Harris County Bail Bond Board last Wednesday (April 13) increases the minimum bail requirement for violent felonies from 2% to 10%, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Dec. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2022
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Dec. 15.
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee met Dec. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 15, 2022
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee met Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 15, 2022
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, March 24.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Dec. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 14, 2022
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 14.
International Management District Board of Directors met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 14, 2022
International Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, March 24.
Spring Valley Village mayor on police chief's resignation: 'We have an agreement in principle'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2022
A special meeting of the Spring Valley Village City Council on Tuesday (April 12) resulted in a mutual agreement for Chief of Police Loyd Evans to resign, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. City leaders had accused Evans of paying himself nearly $300,000 for overtime in the past two years.