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Texas A&M identifies freshman found dead at dorm as young woman from Baytown

Officials at Texas A&M University (TAMU) in College Station have identified the freshman who was found dead at the on-campus Dunn Hall dormitory as Britney Romero of Baytown. TAMU Vice President of Student Affairs Brig. Gen. Joe E. Ramirez Jr. (Ret.) said in an Oct. 15 letter to students, faculty, and staff that Romero was a health major at the time of her death. Ramirez expressed his condolences to Romero's family and friends and assured them of the university's support during this difficult time. The circumstances surrounding Romero's death are still under investigation,...


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Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Sept. 15

Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Friday, Sept. 15


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City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Sept. 14

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Sept. 14



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City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Sept. 14

City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Thursday, Sept. 14


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City of Houston Planning Commission met Aug. 10

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 10


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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Sept. 13

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Sept. 13


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Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 9

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 9


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Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 13

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Sept. 13


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Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Sept. 12

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 12


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Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Sept. 12

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 12


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Abbott orders all Texas flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Hamas attack victims

Citing Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code, Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags on all state buildings, facilities, and offices to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives in Palestinian militant group Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel. According to the governor, American citizens are counted among the fatalities.


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Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Sept. 12

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 12


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Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Sept. 12

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 12


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Houston Police Department increases presence, visibility in wake of Israel-Hamas conflict

The Houston Police Department (HPD) has announced an increase in its efforts to protect synagogues, churches, and other houses of worship in the wake of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas. The department stated that it will boost its presence and visibility around religious institutions to ensure their safety.


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Montgomery County sheriff's deputies arrest ExxonMobil exec for sexual assault

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has arrested and charged David Scott, an executive with ExxonMobil, with sexual assault. The arrest was made on October 5th after deputies responded to a call at a LaQuinta Inn in Magnolia, Texas, where a female reported being sexually assaulted by a male in one of the rooms.


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Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Sept. 11

Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Monday, Sept. 11


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Abbott affirms Texas's support for Israel after Hamas attacks, boosts security at Jewish synagogues, schools

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has expressed his unwavering support for Israel after the country experienced a surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas. In a press release on October 9th, Abbott condemned the acts of violence and offered complete support to the Israeli and Jewish communities. He stated, "I firmly denounce the act of war against Israeli citizens and Americans in Israel and support Israel’s right to defend itself from these barbaric attacks."


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Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Sept. 11

Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, Sept. 11


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City of Houston City Council met Sept. 6

City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 6