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Houston Mayor Turner names new Deputy Inspector General

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced the appointment of Christina Nowak as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the city's Office of Policing Reform and Accountability. Nowak, an Alief native, will be responsible for investigating complaints and working closely with the Independent Police Oversight Board (IPOB). She takes over from Crystal Okorafor, who stepped down to pursue a job in the private sector. In her new role, Nowak will also play a crucial part in organizing gun buybacks and other initiatives under the One Safe Houston program, which aims to reduce...


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Port Houston chairman Campo gives annual address

Port Houston chairman Ric Campo recently gave his annual address, highlighting the positive state of the port and its promising future. Campo, who has been chairman since 2019, expressed his confidence in the port's current condition and its ability to thrive moving forward. The address took place at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston on September 6, in front of an audience consisting of business, industry, community leaders, and elected officials.


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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 15

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 15


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Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Aug. 15

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Aug. 15


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Abbotts host 2023 Star of Texas Awards

Gov. Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott hosted the 2023 Star of Texas Awards in Austin.


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Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 15

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 15


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Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Aug. 14

Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, Aug. 14


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Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Aug. 14

Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Monday, Aug. 14


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Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Aug. 9

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 9


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Ten Gulf Coast schools receive grants from Texas Workforce Commission

Ten Gulf Coast schools have been awarded grants from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to bolster programs that prepare students for high-demand careers. Governor Greg Abbott expressed his gratitude to the TWC for its continued partnerships with educational institutions.


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Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met July 6

Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, July 6



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Houston leaders approve $250 million for start of construction at Hobby Airport

Houston leaders have given the green light for a $250 million construction project at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The expansion project will add seven new gates, an expanded and renovated baggage handling system, a renovated baggage claim area, and an overhead canopy along the departures curb. The investment is part of an ongoing effort to enhance the passenger experience and meet the growing demand for air service in the area.


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Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met July 6

Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Thursday, July 6


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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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Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met July 5

Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, July 5


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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Aug. 9

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 9


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Abbott announces Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program

Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) announced the launch of the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program (TMIR) on Sept. 1, with the acceptance of applications underway through the end of this month. Per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor, Abbott signed the TMIR Program into law in 2021, which seeks to support the live music industry in the Lone Star State.


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Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Aug. 8

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 8


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Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met Aug. 3

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Aug. 3