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Senate Committee questions price tag of new PUC grid plan, has concern for consumer cost
By Houston Daily Report | Feb 14, 2023
On Feb. 7, the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce held a hearing on the Public Utility Commission's (PUC) plan to overhaul the Texas energy grid. PUC Chairman Peter Lake answered questions from the committee. Several senators displayed their skepticism over whether the plan would work, pointing out their concerns with the plan's novel nature. Specific issues raised by senators include questions over the price tag for the plan and its ability to attract new generators to the market.
Gonzalez on FBI review of Harris County Jail deaths: 'I want our community to fully trust our commitment to transparency and full accountability'
By John Suayan | Feb 14, 2023
The country’s top law enforcement agency approved Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez’s request on Monday to investigate two in-jail custody deaths at the Harris County Jail, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Jan. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2023
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 18
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Jan. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2023
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 17
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 13, 2023
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 17
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Jan. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 13, 2023
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 17
Hidalgo: Major expansion of inmate program 'is one step forward' in addressing jail overcrowding
By John Suayan | Feb 10, 2023
Harris County leaders announced plans to address overcrowding at the Harris County Jail on Thursday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Attorney on Harris County in-custody deaths: 'It all starts with being understaffed and underfunded'
By John Suayan | Feb 8, 2023
An attorney with the Harris County Deputies Organization said on Tuesday a lack of resources – not training for jailers – factored into the recent deaths at the Harris County Jail, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. “It all starts with being understaffed and underfunded,” Robin Foster said, according to KPRC.
Abbott: Southeast Texas storm aftermath 'requires robust, comprehensive action by all levels of government'
By John Suayan | Feb 8, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott requested President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration on Tuesday in response to a tornado that touched down in Southeast Texas, according to a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Turner on fire gear donation to Tampico, Mexico: 'This is a great example of what sister cities do'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
The City of Houston and the Houston Fire Department (HPD) recently said that a sister city will receive more than $200,000 worth of firefighter equipment, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Oct. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 4, 2023
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 27
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Oct. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 4, 2023
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Oct. 26
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 3, 2023
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 24
Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 3, 2023
Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 11
Turner on late namesake of Houston council chamber: 'Anna Russell's impact was felt by many during her 60+ years of service to the City of Houston'
By John Suayan | Feb 2, 2023
The woman who kept tabs on Houston City Council proceedings for at least half a century was honored on Wednesday when the chamber where she worked was named after her.
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2023
Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 20
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Jan. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2023
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 10
Policy director for Texas Public Policy Foundation: The chances of tax relief this session are 'extremely good'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2023
To address high Texas property tax rates, Gov. Greg Abbot has proposed using a tax surplus to deliver "the largest property tax cut in the history of the state."
NASA on 20th anniversary of Columbia tragedy: 'We will never forget'
By John Suayan | Feb 1, 2023
Wednesday marks exactly 20 years since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) experienced the third fatal tragedy in its lengthy history in the disintegration of the space shuttle Columbia.
Galveston official on botched raid of residence: 'There's an ongoing internal investigation of both the conduct of the chief but also of the overall situation'
By John Suayan | Feb 1, 2023
The leader of the Galveston Police Department (GPD) is in the midst of administrative leave following the law enforcement agency’s botched raid of a residence last month, Houston-based media outlets reported.