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News from August 2023

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the community hosts The Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington held at The Historic St John Missionary Baptist Church

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 29, 2023

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the community hosts The Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington held at The Historic St John Missionary Baptist Church located at 2702 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004. The Reverend Dr Martin Luther King, Jr gave his only speech in Houston at this church.

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The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $62,500 to Projects Amplifying Artistic Creativity and Innovation

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 28, 2023

The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $62,500 in grants to 25 individuals and nonprofit organizations for specific programs that amplify artistic creativity and innovation taking place in the City of Houston.

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Houston Republic area weekly mass times

By Houston Republic | Aug 26, 2023

The following parishes in the Houston Republic coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Fort Bend County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 19

By Houston Republic | Aug 26, 2023

There were 146 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Aug. 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales in Harris County during week ending Aug. 19

By Houston Republic | Aug 26, 2023

There were 841 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending Aug. 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement on Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

One year ago today, the Biden Administration and Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As Chair of Climate Mayors at the time, I wholeheartedly supported and applauded this historic legislation and investment in American communities. The IRA is an unprecedented commitment by the United States to fight the climate crisis while reducing the deficit and combatting inflation, reducing household expenses on energy, and creating jobs.

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Congressman Wesley Hunt Introduces Bipartisan Safer Supervision Act

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX) joins U.S. Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Byron Donalds (R-FL), David Trone (D-MD), and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Safer Supervision Act.

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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Responds to the Texas ‘Revenge Porn’ Lawsuit

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 17, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia applauds the legal victory of a Texas woman against cyber exploitation and the malicious spread of intimate images.

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Congresswoman Sheila jackson Lee helps bring back young Houstonian Who was Inappropriately Held in Dubai since April

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 8, 2023, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement as she helped bring back young Houstonian and social media influencer, Tierra Young Allen “Sassy Trucker” who was inappropriately held in Dubai since April back to Houston with her family in August.

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Highlights $40.4 Million in Federal Funding To Help Houston METRO Put Cleaner Buses on the Roads

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 16, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will receive $40,402,548 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program—a program established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The grant will allow METRO to purchase 40 compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel buses, build a CNG fueling station, and modernize an existing bus maintenance facility. The 40 new buses will replace aging vehicles currently used on bus routes. CNG fuel comes from a variety of sources, including landfills and animal farms, and has a net-zero emissions impact.

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Houston Republic area weekly mass times

By Houston Republic | Aug 19, 2023

The following parishes in the Houston Republic coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Home sales during week ending Aug. 12 in Fort Bend County

By Houston Republic | Aug 19, 2023

There were 123 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Weekly recap, week ending Aug. 12 home sales in Harris County

By Houston Republic | Aug 19, 2023

There were 764 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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How many students were enrolled in Fort Bend County schools in the 2021-2022 school year?

By Houston Republic | Aug 18, 2023

Fort Bend County was ranked 10th in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Harris County decreased in July 2023 compared to July 2022

By Houston Republic | Aug 18, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Harris County fell by $4,534 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 14%.

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Harris County schools enroll 1,072,199 students in the 2021-2022 school year

By Houston Republic | Aug 16, 2023

Harris County was ranked highest in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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What happened to the median home valuation price in Fort Bend County in July 2023 compared to July 2022?

By Houston Republic | Aug 15, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Fort Bend County fell by $4,391 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 0.2%.

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Mayor Turner Releases Inaugural 2023 Federal Legislative and Advocacy Update

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 15, 2023

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Government Relations Team have released the 2023 Federal Legislative and Advocacy Update. The Federal Update, a first of its kind report, provides an overview of how national initiatives are impacting the city along with competitive grants awarded.

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces 12,000 Matters Resolved on Behalf of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District Residents

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 14, 2023

On August 10, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her office has successfully resolved 12,000 matters for residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. Her office assists residents with matters before federal agencies, including obtaining benefits from Social Security, Medicare, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as addressing matters before the Small Business Administration, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Internal Revenue Service, and others.

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Houston Republic area weekly mass times

By Houston Republic | Aug 12, 2023

The following parishes in the Houston Republic coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.