Month: February 2009
Halls Bayou Flooding draws crowds to hearings
NORTHEAST HOUSTON — The public was asked to participate last week in a series of three meetings hosted by the Harris County Flood Control District, to hear the …
Judge Emmett gives State of the County address for 2009
County leader cites successes, stresses vigilance ahead Harris County is home to the fourth largest city in the nation, and part of a larger whole that means we …
Opinion: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act needed
Rep. Gene Green last week voted in support of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This legislation will help Americans become more globally competitive and …
Opinion: Just say no to largest spending bill in U.S. history
Dear Neighbors,Today, Congress passed the largest spending bill in our nations history I voted NO.This morning, before the vote, I was talking to my friend Sammy Mahan …
East Aldine holds annual meeting; reports on plans
East Aldine Management District has completed operation of their eighth year in existence, and the Board held a budget workshop and heard a report on progress in the …
Walle named to key House committees
AUSTIN Last week, State Representative Armando Walle (D-Houston) was appointed to serve on three key committees for the 81st Legislative Session. Rep. Walle was named to the …
HCC-Northeast celebrates Black History Month with arts and entertainment, health day
Houston Community College Northeast kicks off Black History Month with a diverse group of performers at Northline, Pinemont, and Northeast Campuses.The multi-faceted Hip Hop artist Komplex, who has …
HC Flood Control District holds public meetings over future of Hall’s Bayou
The Harris County Flood Control District invites the public to a meeting to discuss a study of flooding and how to reduce it, along Halls Bayou.Halls Bayou is …