New mobile medical screening unit being launched today
The Ronald McDonald Mobile Unit that will soon begin providing free screening services in the northern portion of Harris County was donated to the Harris County Hospital District …
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Legislative leadership appoints select committee to study public school finance in Texas
AUSTINLieutenant Governor Bill Ratliff and House Speaker Pete Laney last Wednesday announced they have appointed a joint select committee to studs the public school finance system in Texas.Once …
Houston retailer never thought it would happen!
Last Friday, the Texas Lottery Commission presented a ceremonial $130,000 retailer bonus check to A&L Postal Services owner, Olasupo Otulana. The retailer sold the jackpot-winning Lotto Texas ticket …
WANTED FOR ARSON
This weeks Crime Stoppers report involves a case of arson of the Civil Courts building in downtown Houston.On Saturday, July 28th at approximately 3:00 a.m., a suspect or …
Cemetery in danger of flooding again
Workers from Precinct 1 struggle to open drainage ditches at the corner of Buschong and Luthe Road beside the Morales Cemetery which has suffered repeated flooding in recent …
Houstons 311 line open for service
A new 311 service help line is expected to ease demand on the citys 911 emergency response system and eliminate hundreds of city customer service telephone numbers.Mayor Lee …
No answers in storm debris collection fiasco
The devastation caused by Tropical Storm Allison in early June will take months, perhaps years to overcome. Throughout the city, residents are still dealing with losses, physical, financial …
New traffic laws now in effect
Driving-related legislation that took effect September 1, 2001:HB 5 makes it a Class C misdemeanor to have open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment of a motor …
Registration period for disaster assistance extended to October 7
HOUSTON The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Texas announced that the registration period for individuals affected by Tropical Storm Allison has been extended …