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Randy Macchi was appointed Nov. 20 as the executive director of Houston Public Works. (Courtesy Houston Public Works)

Houston hires first non-engineer, Randy Macchi, as public works director

By Cassandra Jenkins

Houston city council members voted unanimously Nov. 20 to hire Randall Macchi as the city’s first non-engineer as the Director of Houston Public Works.

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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)
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The addresses and phone numbers of residents wishing to address Houston City Council members will no longer be disclosed publicly. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)
Houston City Council changes rule to keep speakers’ contact information private
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Houstonians can drop off any used or unused pumpkins to the Solid Waste Management Department starting Nov. 1. (Courtesy Pexels)
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HCHSA Chairman J. Kent Friedman will step down after 22 years of service. (Courtesy Harris County Houston Sports Authority)
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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)
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Space Cities Network announced the launch of its new organization Oct. 20 that will consist of four spaced-focused cities, including Houston. (Courtesy Pixabay)
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