News from May 2023


City of Houston City Council met April 25 & 26

City of Houston City Council met April 25 & 26


Galveston school board president on lone finalist for high post: 'I believe that Dr. Matt Neighbors will be a fine superintendent'

The Galveston Independent School District (GISD) Board of Trustees named Dr. Matthew Neighbors as its lone finalist for superintendent on Wednesday.


'I realized I could do the same': International honor society elects Lone Star College-CyFair student president

The newest international president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) hails from the Houston area.


Houston Airport System's Bernal on Memorial Day weekend travel: 'We’re really asking people to prepare, prepare, prepare'

The busy start to the summer travel season is about to begin with Memorial Day weekend, and the Houston Airport System (HAS) is urging travelers to get to either William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) or George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) really early.



Maikel Salvador Sanchez

October 22, 1977 - May 22, 2023 (45 years old)


William J. Rovere Jr.

March 3, 1947 - May 21, 2023 (76 years old)


Jenifer Gayle Mosley-Monts

November 5, 1958 - May 20, 2023 (64 years old)


Rosemary (Bell) Smith

August 23, 1945 - May 22, 2023 (77 years old)


Phuong-Lan Thi Nguyen

December 7, 1954 - May 22, 2023 (68 years old)


Bettencourt on SB 1750 as legislation awaits governor's signature: 'Voters in Harris County can be assured that the officials running their elections are elected and accountable'

A Republican-backed piece of legislation that seeks to eliminate the Harris County elections head’s position has garnered approval in both chambers of the Texas Legislature and is presently awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met March 21

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, March 21


North Houston District Board of Directors met April 25

North Houston District Board of Directors met Tuesday, April 25


Cobb on being inaugural principal of newest Katy high school: 'I am so excited to start this next chapter'

The Katy Independent School District (KISD) recently named Gina Cobb as the new principal of its newest high school, according to a press release.


Paxton on call for Phelan to resign: 'He has proven himself unworthy of Texans' trust and incapable of leading the Texas House'

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) faces a call to resign from Texas Attorney General (TXAG) Ken Paxton in response to alleged drunken behavior on the floor of the lower chamber of the state legislature.


'Houston's first-ever Medal of Valor recipient': White House honors officer who prevented shooting at Galleria

A Houston police officer visited the White House on Thursday where President Joe Biden bestowed upon him the country’s highest honor for bravery displayed by a public safety officer.


'Houston's hallmark civic event': Turner announces plans for Freedom Over Texas

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently announced plans for this year’s Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.


The Woodlands board chair on decision to cancel park restrooms project: 'I think we can all agree that our parks are an amenity to enjoy'

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors unanimously rescinded a recent decision at its meeting on Thursday to build restrooms at a neighborhood park, Houston-based media outlets reported.


Griner on WNBA return: 'Part of the process of healing is just kind of letting it out'

Houston native and Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner may have spent a year away from the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), but her performance on Sunday in front of her home crowd showed she hasn’t lost a step.


Coleman Crawford

February 23, 1947 - May 18, 2023 (76 years old)