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Trustees Approve '24-'25 Employee Compensation Package
At the July CCISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, the Board approved the 2024-2025 employee compensation package. The package includes a 4% raise for non-exempt employees and a 3% raise for exempt employees, positive adjustments to the minimum hourly rate, increased certain stipends and salaries based on market conditions, and contributed more district funds to offset the rising cost of TRS Health Care.
It’s almost that time! List of back-to-school events happening around Houston area
HOUSTON, Texas – Houston area students will be headed back to school soon, and for some parents, that can come with a financial strain trying to get back-to-school clothes, supplies and backpacks. If you need some help, visit one of the events:. Health and Community Fair. Who: Harris County...
Class action lawsuit filed against CenterPoint Energy from industries in underserved Houston-area communities
HOUSTON (KIAH) — CenterPoint Energy is facing yet another lawsuit, this one from local businesses impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Houston-area businesses in the health and wellness community are fuming over the amount of hardship they feel they have suffered from the massive power outage, when Beryl moved through. These businesses feel that CenterPoint Energy’s delayed response to the power outages caused small business owners to not only lose customers and business, but in some cases, lose customers and their livelihoods.
DIRT DOGS UNLEASHED PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF FRENZY
HOUSTON, TX — Dirt Dogs UNLEASHED is excited to present FRENZY, a new play by John Hawthorne Smith, directed by Trevor B. Cone. Rebecca has everything prepared for the multimillion-dollar acquisition of her sister’s tech firm. She’s done this so many times before and there’s nothing to worry about except where to celebrate. But when a mysterious crowd begins to gather outside the building and a cellphone video quickly goes viral, the deal, and Rebecca’s very life, are suddenly in jeopardy. In an age where everything is available online, can one person protect themself from an internet mob?
Texas Festival Chefs for Farmers Returns to Houston With an Ode to Street Food
Texas food and wine festival Chefs For Farmers is returning to Houston’s Autry Park this September, and in its third year, the all-inclusive tasting event will feature an ode to street food. Houston area chefs including Victoria Elizondo of Cochinta & Co. and Cory Nguyen of Crawfish & Noodles...
RDBN office, landfills closed Aug. 1
The Regional District of Bukley-Nechako (RDBN) office will be closed Aug. 1 for an annual staff training event. The closure also includes all locations of transfer stations, recycling depots and landfills. "Depending on the department, we will do board and staff training. A lot of our training revolves around our...
Houston Heat Hell, 23 Dead as Hurricane Beryl's Aftermath Leaves Texas Scorching
In Houston, the loss of power amidst a punishing summer heat has led to a significant number of heat-related deaths. Janet Jarrett, who lost her sister Pamela to the sweltering temperatures after four days without electricity, recounted her ordeal. "It’s so hard to know that she’s gone right now because this wasn’t supposed to happen to her," Jarrett told the Texas Tribune.
Bridgeland Announces Six New Businesses Coming to Village Green at Bridgeland Central
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., the developer behind Bridgeland, has recently announced the arrival of six new businesses to its 70-acre mixed-use development, Village Green at Bridgeland Central. This ambitious project marks the beginning of an exciting time for the 925-acre emerging urban district and its residents alike. The first of...
‘He keeps coming back’ | Despite several arrests, neighbors claim same man continues looking into their homes in the middle of the night
HOUSTON — Neighbors captured video Sunday night of a man’s sixth arrest in as many years. The incident occurred shortly after someone reported him peeping into their window. “You know, it’s months and months off, he’s in jail, he’s out of jail, but he keeps coming back,” Gavi...
Storm coverage and intensity peaks the next couple of days, with lessening impacts by the weekend
In brief: Houston faces three days of widespread showers, with the potential for heavy rainfall and street flooding, before conditions start to ease heading into the weekend. The entire metro area lies under a Stage 1 flood alert through Thursday, although the potential for heavy rain this week is highest near the coast. That’s where we expect the greatest accumulations, with 6 or more inches possible in some locations.
Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail
"Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
Mark Mayfield: An authority on affordable housing for almost 40 years
Mark Mayfield stepped down as the chief executive officer of the Texas Housing Foundation on June 20 after 37 years of working on affordable housing issues in Texas. “It’s the only job I’ve ever had,” he said of his commitment to housing needs. It was the Marble...
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