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West University Place City Council unanimously approved amending the existing design agreement with contractors at the Jan. 12 council meeting.
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Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools on Jan. 5 launched a new virtual learning platform that allows students across the state to take high school courses online.
A public hearing regarding the Harris Health hospital expansion is scheduled for Commissioners Court at the end of January.
Supporters of the proposal said the increased fees would improve oversight of thousands of Texas businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products and help the state enforce tighter regulations, while some local hemp retailers said the changes would put them out of business.
In the Greater Houston area in November, single-family rental leases grew 10.2% year over year, while lease prices remained statistically flat.
Houston-area hospitality businesses can earn points for their sustainability practices as part of a new program that aims to limit environmental harm ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
