Junkyards, noise pollution targeted by Walle legislation
AUSTIN State Representative Armando Walle (D-Houston) recently filed two key pieces of legislation to improve quality of life for Aldine and Northside residents. House Bill 1115 would …
Girls Basketball State Tournament Nimitz aces Pflugerville, falls to Mansfield Summit
AUSTIN — A talented and determined Nimitz girls basketball team competed last weekend for the state title in Girls District 5A. Rated No. 1 in the state, this …
Fire ruins Mt. Sinai Church on Gaston
NORTH HOUSTON — Last Tuesday afternoon, flames tore through the sanctuary and roof of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, on Gaston and Vickerey. This venerable old church, which …
Tribute to Women in Business program: LSCs Corporate College offers opportunities for improved skills for local companies
GREENSPOINT — Chamber members heard an overview of the Lone Star College System, and its Corporate College, for established businesses that need consulting services and employee training to …
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 …