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Home sales during week ending Sept. 9 in Fort Bend County

By Houston Republic | Sep 16, 2023

There were 93 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Sept. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

Harris County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in August 2023 compared to August 2022

By Houston Republic | Sep 15, 2023

In August 2023, the median sale price of a home in Harris County rose by $1,118 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 4.9%.

$5 Million in ARPA Funding Invested in Arts and Cultural Organizations

By Houston Republic Report | Sep 13, 2023

Four months following approval by Houston City Council, 62 Houston Arts & Cultural organizations from across the City learned that their requested funding, up to $100,000, was approved. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) was able to accomplish this effort in collaboration with Mid-America Arts Alliance, a trusted partner with a track record of helping the city efficiently distribute federal funds within the creative economy.

Home valuation prices decreased in Fort Bend County in August 2023, compared to August 2022

By Houston Republic | Sep 12, 2023

In August 2023, the median sale price of a home in Fort Bend County fell by $15,384 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 2.6%.

Congressman Al Green Donates Personal Funds in the Amount of $1,975.40 for Local Street Renaming in Missouri City Subdivision

By Houston Republic Report | Sep 11, 2023

On Saturday, September 2, 2023, Congressman Al Green will join Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney, public officials and local residents to present his personal funds in a symbolic check for $1,975.40. The funds will support the local street renaming in the Vicksburg Village of Shiloh subdivision in Missouri City. The street names that have been changed are Bedford Forrest Drive to Liberty Way Drive and Bedford Forrest Court to Liberty Way Court.

With Back-to-School Season Underway, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces More Than $2 Million To Expand Digital Literacy Resources at Houston Public Libraries

By Houston Republic Report | Sep 11, 2023

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Public Library Executive Director Dr. Rhea Lawson to highlight $2,000,347 in Congressional funding she secured for Houston Public Library’s (HPL) Youth Digi-Lit Project.

Texas grid faces biggest emergency since 2021 winter blackout.

By Houston Republic | Sep 9, 2023

Texas faced its most significant power grid emergency since the devastating winter blackout of 2021 this week. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state's electric grid operator, declared an emergency as soaring temperatures pushed power demand dangerously close to supply levels. This marked a significant escalation in conservation efforts, with the state on the brink of rolling blackouts. Issues with transmitting wind energy from South Texas to other parts of the grid exacerbated the situation, particularly in the evening when solar power generation...

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Houston Republic area weekly mass times

By Houston Republic | Sep 9, 2023

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

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Travis County Districts: Hispanic students comprised majority of ethnic composition in 2021-22 school year

By Houston Republic | Sep 7, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Travis County districts student body in the 2021-22 school year was Hispanic, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Recent Harris County home sales in week ending Sept. 2

By Houston Republic | Sep 6, 2023

There were 159 reported residential sales in Harris County in the week ending Sept. 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

Harris County Districts: Hispanic students lead in ethnic representation in 2021-22 school year

By Houston Republic | Sep 6, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Harris County districts student body in the 2021-22 school year was Hispanic, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Fort Bend County home sales in week ending Sept. 2

By Houston Republic | Sep 5, 2023

There were 29 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Sept. 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

Texas schools struggle with compliance challenges amid mandatory armed guard requirement

By Houston Republic Report | Sep 5, 2023

Amidst the implementation of a new Texas law mandating armed guards in all schools starting Sept. 1, many Houston-area school districts are grappling with compliance challenges, predominantly due to funding constraints, as they seek exceptions to the requirement, KPRC 2 reported. This legislation follows a school shooting in 2022, with numerous districts statewide unable to fully meet the mandated security provisions.

Judge Rules "Super Preemption" House Bill 2127 Unconstitutional

By Houston Republic Report | Sep 5, 2023

On August 30, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of the 459th District Court in Travis County declared House Bill 2127, the so-called super-preemption bill, unconstitutional.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Press Conference Announcing Funding for Waterline Replacement in West University Place

By Houston Republic Report | Sep 5, 2023

Funding will replace nearly 100-year-old water distribution lines, helping to provide clean drinking water for residents

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News from September 2023

Home sales during week ending Sept. 9 in Fort Bend County

Harris County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in August 2023 compared to August 2022

$5 Million in ARPA Funding Invested in Arts and Cultural Organizations

Home valuation prices decreased in Fort Bend County in August 2023, compared to August 2022

Congressman Al Green Donates Personal Funds in the Amount of $1,975.40 for Local Street Renaming in Missouri City Subdivision

With Back-to-School Season Underway, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces More Than $2 Million To Expand Digital Literacy Resources at Houston Public Libraries

Texas grid faces biggest emergency since 2021 winter blackout.

Houston Republic area weekly mass times

Travis County Districts: Hispanic students comprised majority of ethnic composition in 2021-22 school year

Recent Harris County home sales in week ending Sept. 2

Harris County Districts: Hispanic students lead in ethnic representation in 2021-22 school year

Fort Bend County home sales in week ending Sept. 2

Texas schools struggle with compliance challenges amid mandatory armed guard requirement

Judge Rules "Super Preemption" House Bill 2127 Unconstitutional

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Press Conference Announcing Funding for Waterline Replacement in West University Place

Weekly recap of Harris County home sales during week ending Aug. 26

Fort Bend County home sales during week ending Aug. 26

Houston Republic area weekly mass times

3,161 homes sold in Harris County with a median home valuation of $213,398 in August 2023

Johnson & Johnson $9 billion talc bankruptcy plan to be heard in Houston in January

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