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Council Member Dave Martin's District E Newsletter - May 2017
The City of Houston is currently awaiting the final word from the 85th Texas Legislature on key pension legislation. The passage of Senate Bill 2190 and House Bill 43 are critical to the City of Houston's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. The passage of these two pieces of legislation allows the City of Houston to avoid a $240 million budget shortfall that would lead to layoffs for city employees. I am dedicated to making sure the City of Houston's budget is balanced, services are not cut, and I will fight for District E residents.
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UH Energy Webinar: Houston’s View of Electric Vehicles
Experts to Take Deep Dive into Houston Consumers’ Views of Electric Vehicles on Dec. 15
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular across the United States and are increasingly viewed by policymakers and consumers as a viable tool in achieving a goal of net-zero emissions by the year 2050. Electric vehicles’ benefits are plentiful. They are affordable in the long term and contribute towards reduced emissions and cleaner air.
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HPD: Body Found Behind NW Houston Catholic School
Houston Police are investigating after a body was found near bleachers behind a northwest side Catholic church and school.
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Governor Abbott Names President And Appoints Six To Texas Medical Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sherif Zaafran, M.D., Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., Jeffrey Luna, M.D., LuAnn Morgan and Jayaram Naidu, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13, 2021. The Governor additionally named Sherif Zaafran, M.D. president of the board.
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BattleGround to Breaking Ground program now taking applications
Applications are now being accepted for Cohort 11 of the BattleGround to Breaking Ground program for active-duty military, veterans and others offered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
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Houston native serves with U.S. Navy in Japan
Seaman Imani Navebloodsaw, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy in Japan.
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9898 Forum Park Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 9898 Forum Park Drive about 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday (November 21).
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Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan Appoints Former City Council Member Mike Laster as an Assistant County Attorney
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan announces the appointment of Mike Laster, to serve as an Assistant County Attorney with the General Counsel practice group where he will be handling housing and community development issues.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City
Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City
Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his fifth State of the City address, his first on virtual platform, on Oct. 22, hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership.
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City Council Approves 5 New Houston First Board Members, Reappoints 3
The Houston First Corporation is pleased to welcome the following new members to its board of directors: Sofia Adrogué, senior counsel at Gray Reed; Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock, director of local relations at CenterPoint Energy; Ryan Martin, associate at Vinson & Elkins; Jay Tatum, principal architect at HOK and Jay Zeidman, managing director of Resolute Venture Partners.
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Harris County Judge Suspended Over Allegations of Drug Use, Sexting, and Prostitution
Controversy is swirling around Harris County Judge Hilary Green. She has been accused of using her bailiff to obtain drugs, hiring prostitutions, and sexting in the courtroom.
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Hiatus Spa + Retreat to Open Fourth Texas Location in Houston This Spring
New Spa in Tanglewood to Feature Spa Membership, 14 Treatment Rooms, and Nail Therapy Lounge
Hiatus Spa + Retreat, the award-winning Texas day spa with locations in Austin, Dallas & Plano, is excited to reveal the opening of its fourth Texas location in Houston. The 5,078-square-foot day spa is slated to open early Spring 2017.
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Houston Hospice Appoints Cora Guinn Robinson to Board of Directors
Houston Hospice announced the appointment of Cora Guinn Robinson to its Board of Directors. Following this appointment, the Board will comprise of 15 members, four of which are officers and an additional six are advisors.
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Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala
Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala “Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence”
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Houston Chamber Choir presents This Is Why I Sing to open 23rd season on Sept. 29
Houston Chamber Choir’s 23rd Season opens with a concert that illustrates the joy of musicians, highlighting our singers’ favorite pieces. These are the compositions that remind us why we love to sing. This will be an evening of “the best of the best” by composers like Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre and Bob Chilcott, along with John Tavener and Arvo Pärt. The Kinder HSPVA Chorale, under the direction of Shannon Carter, and the Parker Elementary School Advanced Chorus, under the direction of Marianna Parnas-Simpson, will be our featured guests as they present pieces that have kindled their youthful love for singing. The evening will end with a glorious performance featuring all three choirs singing together.
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Immigration Supporters March to Houston City Hall for May Day
Activists in the Houston community, labor union members and students from all walks of life gathered Monday under the banner of Houston Unido in response to what organizers are calling an attack on immigrants and low-income communities in Houston.
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Teach For America Houston Welcomes Two New Board Members Laura Frnka-Davis
Teach For America (TFA) Houston, a local nonprofit organization that works to expand educational opportunities for all children, announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. The new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to TFA Houston, and their appointment reflects the organization’s commitment to diversifying its leadership to help achieve its strategic goals.
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Houston Black Heritage Festival: Not Just a Festival, It’s An Experience
In less than eight days, Discovery Green will be flooded with music and art lovers for the 3rd Annual Houston Black Heritage Music and Arts Festival. Founded by Richard Andrews, the all-day cultural event promotes diversity and cultural sensitivity.
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Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner VIP Reception
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Monday, September 21, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Houston Bidding for 2019 and 2020 NFL Draft
Members of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority were in New York City recently in an attempt to convince members of the NFL to bring the NFL Draft to Houston in either 2019 or 2020. HCHSA CEO Janis Schmees Burke was on hand at a City of Houston council meeting to receive recognition on the World Corporate Games coming to Houston in November and told the council she had just been in New York vying to bring the draft to Houston for the first time.
