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City of Houston Planning Commission met June 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2021
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, June 10.
'A man was set up by a corrupt police officer': Texas State Parole Board recommends posthumous pardon for George Floyd
By Zachary Richter | Oct 6, 2021
George Floyd was apparently framed in a drug bust way back in 2004, according to a public defender. The arresting officer, in the drug-raid case, was later charged in connection to a murder case. The Texas State Parole Board recommended that Floyd should receive a full posthumous pardon and has now forwarded the recommendation to the governor.
'Completely unacceptable': Teen charged with three counts of murder after valet workers killed during high-speed chase
By George Willis | Oct 6, 2021
Three valet workers were run down and killed near a Houston sports bar on Oct. 1 by a vehicle trying to elude police in a high-speed chase.
City of Houston Planning Commission met May 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2021
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, May 27.
City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Sept. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2021
City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 14.
City of Houston Planning Commission met April 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2021
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, April 29.
Abbott blasts Biden's border policy, predicts bright future for Texas
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 4, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott says that since President Joe Biden assumed the presidency Jan. 20, the U.S.-Mexican border has been destabilized.
'Border patrol is overwhelmed': Border issues putting financial strain on Texas
By David Hutton | Oct 4, 2021
Decades-long issues at the southern border of the United States may be reaching a tipping point, and few Americans are pleased with the way the Biden administration is addressing the issue.
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president, CEO's new book 'focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion'
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 4, 2021
Dr. Laura Murillo, President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, recently commemorated the publication of her book, "Lead in Life: People. Passion. Persistence. Succeed in the New Era of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” according to a Click2Houston article.
'The broken system allowed that man to make bond': Suspect in post-Astros game road rage shooting resulting in teen's death released on bond
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 4, 2021
A man charged with fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy in July after an Astros game has been released on bond, according to an ABC 13 report.
'We will complete the mission I first embarked on in 2019': Congressional runner-up Hunt announces bid for proposed Houston congressional district
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 4, 2021
Wesley Hunt, a United States Army combat veteran, has recently announced his intention to run for Congress a second time in the newly proposed Houston congressional district, according to a report by the Texas Tribune.
'I still don't like it': Harris County Commission cancels $11 million contract to promote vaccination outreach
By David Hutton | Oct 4, 2021
After a former campaign worker was awarded an $11 million contract for COVID-19 vaccination outreach, Harris County Commissioners have reversed course, voting to void the contract with Elevate Strategies LLC.
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee met April 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2021
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee met Wednesday, April 28.
City of Houston Council Committee on Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs met Sept. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2021
City of Houston Council Committee on Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs met Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Harris County's Brays Bayou Project nears completion
By Art Benavidez | Oct 2, 2021
An infrastructure project intended to curb flooding is almost complete, according to Harris County leaders.
City of Houston City Council met May 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 2, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, May 25.
'An inspiration to women, people of color and the powerless': Hidalgo, Turner remark on passing of longtime activist Farenthold
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she is keenly feeling the passing of Texas civil and women's rights powerhouse Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold who died last month.
Bynam completes first full week as Houston interim housing director while city investigates allegations of his fired predecessor
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
Keith Bynam has finished his first full week as Houston's interim housing director while the city seeks a replacement for the previous department head who was fired after claiming the mayor gave millions in federal Hurricane Harvey relief money to one favored developer.
'Thank you for your service to our great city': Colleagues celebrate Turner's 67th birthday
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner turned 67 on Monday, Sept. 27, and Twitter lit up with many Happy Birthday posts for him, from colleagues, at least one celebrity and others.
Trump pressuring Texas to widen ongoing 2020 election audit that Harris County Judge Hidalgo calls 'a sham'
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
Texas heads into October under continued pressure from former President Donald Trump to widen the state's already underway 2020 election audit, which Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has denounced as "a sham."