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Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Sept. 7

Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Thursday, Sept. 7


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Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery Manager: “People want to lower the carbon intensity of their fuels and to maintain their quality of life”

Jolie Rhinehart, the San Francisco Refinery Manager at Phillips 66, has stated that there will be an increased demand for renewable energy in North America over the next two decades, and Phillips 66 is gearing up to address this demand. The company's ongoing initiatives at its San Francisco Refinery are focused on readiness to meet the growing demand for renewable energy according to a press release.


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Houston police relieve officer of duty following DWI arrest

The Houston Police Department (HPD) has relieved a police officer of duty following his arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated (DWI). The officer, identified as 35-year-old Brandon Walter, was off-duty at the time of the incident.


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Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Aug. 2

Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 2


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Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Sept. 7

Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, Sept. 7


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Texas Department of Transportation observes National Pedestrian Safety Month

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is observing National Pedestrian Safety Month throughout October by reminding motorists statewide that pedestrians are the most vulnerable on the roads and streets. TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams emphasized the need for both drivers and pedestrians to adapt and help keep the roads safe. He stated, "Motorists need to stay alert and look for people walking, and pedestrians can take measures to be seen by drivers who may be inattentive behind the wheel."


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Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Aug. 2

Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 2


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Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Sept. 6

Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 6


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Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Sept. 6

Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 6


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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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Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Aug. 31

Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Aug. 31


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Port of Galveston receives $42.3 million for key projects

On September 28th, the Texas Transportation Commission approved $42.3 million for the Port of Galveston to use on various projects aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing safety. The funding will be used for a major cargo infrastructure project, as well as restoration efforts on a section of the port's interior roadway and an enclosed pedestrian walkway over Harborside Drive.


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North Houston District Board of Directors met Aug. 29

North Houston District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 29


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City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Aug. 29

City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 29


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Abbott after ringing NYSE closing bell: 'It's about time Texas has its own ETF'

On September 28th, Gov. Greg Abbott rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark Texas Capital Bank’s (TCB) launch of its new Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) & Funds Management division and flagship Texas Capital Texas Equity Index ETF (NYSE Arca: TXS) in New York City. The Office of the Texas Governor said that of the 50 states in the Union, Texas boasts the most on the NYSE and is the only one with its own ETF.


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Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Aug. 28

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Monday, Aug. 28


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Tech-savvy seniors challenge Google's search monopoly: 'Scrolling down a list is too hard? For who?'

Following the Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit against Google, a New York Times column authored by Brian Chen aimed to illustrate the practical consequences of one of the government's central allegations: That Google intentionally complicates the process of selecting an alternative search engine across all devices. Nevertheless, it appears that everyday individuals, including capable elderly citizens, may not share Chen's or the DOJ's apprehensions.


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Turner at final State of the City Address: 'We rose and met the challenges of the day'

In his eighth and final State of the City Address he delivered on September 27th, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner expressed pride in the place he has led since 2016. The address was given on what was also the Houston born and raised Turner’s 69th birthday.


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Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 28

Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Monday, Aug. 28


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City of Houston Planning Commission met Aug. 24

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 24