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Public Utility Commission of Texas to audit CenterPoint Energy

By Angela Bonilla

The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved an audit to look at CenterPoint Energy’s spending after customers pay their bills at its Nov. 14 meeting.

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Ryan Walsh was named as the new Harris County-Houston Sports Authority CEO Nov. 15. (Courtesy HCHSA)

Ryan Walsh named as new Harris County-Houston ...

Federal support for Houston region following spring ...

Spearheaded by Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, Harris County commissioners voted in June 2023 to create the county's first LGBTQIA commission. Pictured here is the city of Houston's LGBT Pride celebration. (Courtesy Pride Houston)

Harris County's first LGBTQIA+ commission presents inaugural ...

Updated 8:48 AM | Nov 15, 2024 CST

Centerpoint Energy presents recovery plan for customers for the next 15 years

Published 9:00 AM | Nov 8, 2024 CST

Local entities combat human trafficking at Cy-Fair massage businesses

Published 11:36 AM | Nov 7, 2024 CST

Juan Garcia confirmed as new Harris County-Houston Sports Authority chair

Published 4:19 PM | Oct 30, 2024 CDT

Harris County commissioners award $18.9M in federal funds to 22 charity projects

HCHSA Chairman J. Kent Friedman will step down after 22 years of service. (Courtesy Harris County Houston Sports Authority)

Updated 4:55 PM | Oct 31, 2024 CDT

Harris County Houston Sports Authority Chairman J. Kent Friedman steps down after 22 years of service

Harris County Department Board of Education trustees voted to lower the board’s tax rate for the 11th consecutive year during the board's Oct. 16 meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)

Published 11:49 AM | Oct 29, 2024 CDT

Harris County Department of Education votes to lower tax rate for 11th consecutive year

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Houston and Harris County over $7.75 million and $5.75 million, respectively, to combat lead hazards in homes. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Published 3:37 PM | Oct 15, 2024 CDT

Houston, Harris County awarded federal funding to eliminate lead in homes

Chris Canetti currently serves as President of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Committee and will act as interim CEO of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority. (Courtesy Harris County Houston Sports Authority)

Published 5:21 PM | Oct 14, 2024 CDT

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority names Chris Canetti as interim CEO

The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority has voted to part ways with CEO Janis Burke after 18 years. (Courtesy Harris County-Houston Sports Authority)

Updated 5:06 PM | Oct 11, 2024 CDT

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority board votes to remove Janis Burke as CEO

On Oct. 3, the Port of Houston strike was suspended after the union representing striking dock workers reached a tentative agreement on wages with U.S. Maritime Alliance, a group of carriers, port associates and employers. (Courtesy Port of Houston)

Published 2:01 PM | Oct 4, 2024 CDT