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Abbott on rise in COVID hospitalizations: 'There will be no mask mandates in Texas'

Despite an uptick in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, Gov. Greg Abbott remains steadfast that Texans won’t be required to don masks in schools, businesses and social gatherings.


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Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met June 27

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, June 27


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City of Houston Planning Commission met July 27

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, July 27


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City of Houston Historic Preservation Appeals Board met June 26

City of Houston Historic Preservation Appeals Board met Monday, June 26


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Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Finance Committee met July 26

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Finance Committee met Wednesday, July 26


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Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met June 23

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Friday, June 23


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Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors July 26

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors Wednesday, July 26


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Abbott extols importance of nuclear technology development in Texas economy

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott graced a moderated fireside discussion with Dow Chemical Chair and Chief Executive Officer Jim Fitterling and X-energy head Clay Sell at the University of Texas at Austin Aug. 16.


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Gonzalez says injured deputy in good spirits during hospital visit

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in an Aug. 21 Twitter post that he visited injured deputy Joseph Anderson in the hospital and the latter is doing well. The suspect accused of shooting Anderson was captured following a five-hour standoff at a Silhouette Ridge residence.


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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met June 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, June 20



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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met June 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, June 20


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Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met July 21

Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, July 21


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Harris County Sheriff's Office announces arrest of suspect who shot deputy

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced on X on Aug. 17 that Terran Green, the man accused of shooting sheriff’s deputy Joseph Anderson during a traffic stop earlier this week, has been apprehended and is facing three counts of attempted capital murder.


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Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met June 20

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 20



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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met June 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met Tuesday, June 20


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Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met July 19

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, July 19


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Gov. Abbott announces $984 million in annual funding for Texas hospitals

On Aug. 17, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced $984 million in annual state funding for its hospitals. According to a press release from the Governor's Office, the funding was secured by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).


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Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Memorial Committee met June 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Memorial Committee met Tuesday, June 20