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The PUC urges legislative and regulatory reforms to address CenterPoint’s shortcomings during Hurricane Beryl.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued its report on CenterPoint Energy’s handling of Hurricane Beryl, ahead of Governor…
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Mayor John Whitmire wants to ‘end homelessness’ in Houston, says ‘It’s not rocket science’
Mayor John Whitmire announced a new initiative Thursday to address homelessness in Houston, emphasizing a goal to “end homelessness” in…
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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ chief of staff to leave district
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ chief of staff Kerri Briggs is leaving her current role to pursue a new position at…
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UT System will expand free tuition, fees to undergraduates whose families make $100,000 or less
The University of Texas System is expanding its free tuition program so undergraduate students whose families make $100,000 or less…
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Houston Public Works has a new director, he’s not an engineer
Houston City Council unanimously approved Mayor John Whitmire’s request Wednesday to change city rules requiring the Houston Public Works director…
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Lantrip Elementary parents protest latest principal change, Houston ISD’s state-appointed leaders
Schools such as Lantrip Elementary are not why the Texas Education Agency took control of Houston ISD. The East End campus…
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Houston ethics committee considering rule changes after Mayor Whitmire’s ‘pay-to-play’ allegations
One month after Mayor John Whitmire and Controller Chris Hollins sparred over corruption allegations, the Houston City Council’s ethics committee…
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It’s now illegal to sit or lie down on sidewalks at Magnolia Park in Houston’s East End
It’s now illegal to sit, lie down or place personal items on sidewalks in East End’s Magnolia Park neighborhood. Houston…
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Houston designates new Westchase development under its ‘Walkable Places’ ordinance
The Houston City Council has designated a newly planned development under its ‘Walkable Places” ordinance. The Walkable Places ordinance began…
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Houston Astros’ Minute Maid Park renamed Daikin Park in new 15-year deal
Minute Maid Park will be renamed Daikin Park as of January 1, 2025. It’s the third corporate name on the downtown Houston…
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