Aldine District considers tax increase
By P.J. WilliamsA four cent tax increase may be needed to meet the $358.9 million budget for the 2003-2004 school year even though it is $18.3 million less …
Freeport Exemption adopted by taxing agencies
By P.J. Williams and Gilbert HoffmanA tax-free industrial zone, which has been promoted by the North Houston Greenspoint Chamber of Commerce as an important economic stimulus for the …
Juneteenth Celebrations
In remembrance of Juneteenth, the following groups and associations held fun-filled festivals and celebrations. Independence Heights will host its second annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival on June 21.The …
Rep. Gene Green hosts annual Citizens Day workshop
Rep. Gene Green hosts annual Citizenship Day WorkshopOn Saturday, June 14, Rep. Gene Green hosted his annual Citizenship Day Workshop in conjunction with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus National …
Legislature finished, may return: Budget balanced, but redistricting, Robin Hood unresolved
By BOBBY HORN JR.AUSTIN Chicken Ds/ Killer Ds, Robin Hood and budget crisis. While these are the areas which the 78th State Legislature will most be remembered, there …
Now you’ll know what an acrostic is
Well, this is the day that so many of you have been waitin for, the naming of the winners of the Northeast News Why I like Horsefeathers contest. …
How to prepare for this wet and wild summer
Tis June and hurricane season is upon us again. Are we going to have a big one this year or just get the remnants of one that hits …
Mayoral candidates propose alternate to METRO vote
At least two mayoral candidates have listened to the voters, and have suggested that an alternative to the funding and spending proposals that are proposed by METRO should …
Sheriffs deputies break burglary ring
At approximately 3:20 am on June 6th, HCSO received a call regarding a person engaged in suspicious activies. District II Deputies responded to the call at the Acorn …