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In the Photos: The Houston-Galveston Area Council Board of Directors. More
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| May 16, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that five suspects have been arrested on charges of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in connection to an armed robbery of a cell phone store at 20140 North Freeway that took place on Tuesday. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- The City of Houston today filed a lawsuit to obtain information regarding fire fighter pensions under the Houston Fire Fighters Relief and Retirement Fund. More |
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| May 16, 2012 -- The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center today announced that the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation has awarded specialty accreditation to the center's Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Proram. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- The Harris County Attorney's Office today joined the City of Houston in a lawsuit to declare an adult entertainment club as a public nuisance and to have it shut down. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County will host a news conference for "Rally Around the Rails Day" on May 22 at the Northline Transit Center. More |
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| May 16, 2012 -- Houston City Council today voted 16-1, with Helena Brown opposed, to approve Mayor Annise Parker's plans to create and operate the new Houston Sobering Center, an alternative to jail for people detained for public intoxication. More |  |
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| May 16, 2012 -- The Texas General Land Office will host the Texas Coastal Expo on June 9 at Moody Gardens in Galveston. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- The Electric Reliability Council of Texas today today announced that Texas increased energy generated by renewable sources by 13 percent in 2011. More |
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 | May 16, 2012 -- The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a five percent increase to all policyholders' premium rates to take effect next year however, the board deferred action on a proposal to adjust premium rates based on the likelihood of severe storm damage in a particular area, which was described as a “territorial” rate. More |
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| May 16, 2012 -- Seabrook City Council, in a special meeting on Tuesday, voted unanimously to canvass the results of the May 12 election, and administered the oath of office to Gary Johnson, who won the race for City Council Position 3. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- Sugar Land City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to award a $644,401 contract to Matula and Matula Construction, Inc. for the rehabilitation lift stations in Oyster Point, Grants Lake, Larkwood, Knights Bridge, Deer Run and Palm Royale. More |
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| May 16, 2012 -- Clear Lake Shores City Council, in a special meeting on Tuesday, voted unanimously to canvass the results of the city’s May 12 election, which included three positions on the city council and a ballot proposition to continue the city’s sales tax for street maintenance. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- Webster City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to call for a runoff election on June 9 for two city council positions. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- The Texas City Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted unanimously to name Dr. Cynthia Lusignolo as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- United States Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday introduced the Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century, or "STAR Act", legislation. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has made appointments to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, and the Texas Institute for Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors. More |
| May 16, 2012 -- United States Congressman John Culberson has received the "ACU Conservative" award from the American Conservative Union. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Transportation will have a freeway closure on IH 610 North Loop at Ella this weekend for construction. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Tuesday delivered the keynote speech at the Power On For Texas Film, Interactive and Tourism Conference in Corpus Christi. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- Former Texas Farm Bureau President S.M. True Jr. has died in a farm accident. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- Problems with the tabulation of the votes in Saturday’s municipal and school board elections in Galveston County continue to dominate the conversations at the Galveston County Courthouse and Galveston City Hall. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- Beaumont City Council today voted unanimously to adopt criteria for use in the reapportionment of council member electoral wards. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- The City of Beaumont will close the northbound outside lane of the MLK Parkway between Crockett and Bonham streets on Wednesday for the removal of driveways and curb replacement. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- Galveston County Commissioners Court today voted unanimously to approve a consulting services contract, not to exceed $17,500 with former county employee John Lee, who is now with Coastal Strategies Group, LLC, for assistance with the county’s Erosion Response Plan. More |
 | May 15, 2012 -- The Houston-Galveston Area Council Board of Directors today voted unanimously to approve the Plans and Project Review Committee’s recommendations for the Criminal Justice Priority List. More |
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| May 15, 2012 -- The Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced events planned in celebration of Juneteenth, taking place June 9-19. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Jeremy Landis Perkins, a 34 year old male who was last seen on Sunday in the 5000 block of Hereford in Crosby, Texas. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a ceremony on Saturday in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Battleship Texas. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- La Porte City Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve a purchase and sale agreement with the La Porte Development Corporation for the transfer of property at 908 West Main Street to the corporation as part of a plan to sell the property to K. Belle Interests, which will develop the building into office space. More |
| May 15, 2012 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today unveiled a $4.54 billion proposed budget for the city, with Houston's tax rate remaining at $0.63875 per $100 valuation. More |