Superintendent, board of managers announced for Houston Independent School District

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 7:48A Sofia Gonzalez

Mike Miles, former Dallas ISD superintendent and CEO of Third Future Schools — a network of public schools in Colorado and Texas — will now lead Houston Independent School District alongside nine board of managers.

Weaver expands West Coast footprint with largest acquisition to date

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 7:28A Chandler France

Weaver's CEO and managing partner told the Houston Business Journal that California is a key growth market for the firm and that the company is looking to expand further throughout the state.

A.J. Armstrong’s third capital murder trial set to start Monday after jurors selected

Houston Public Media 6/1 6:33A Adam Zuvanich

Armstrong, 23, is accused of fatally shooting his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr., when he was a teenager in 2016. Two previous sets of jurors have been unable to reach a consensus on a verdict.

$1.5B allocated to help more Texans access high-speed internet

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 4:46A Mike Christen

Texas' upcoming investment in broadband internet could generate billions in revenue for the state and create thousands of new job opportunities for those living in rural communities.

14 events to attend in the Greater Houston area this weekend, June 2-4

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 6/1 4:43A

Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend's guide!

Mike Miles Named New HISD Superintendent

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 6/1 4:17A Margaret Downing

As had been rumored, Mike Miles the former superintendent of Dallas ISD, has been named the new Houston ISD superintendent, appointed by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.  He takes the helm of...

Immigration advocates rally across the street from DACA hearing at federal courthouse

cw39.com 6/1 3:10A Seth Kovar

HOUSTON (KIAH) -- U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen will hear arguments Thursday in support of and against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. Across the street from the federal courthouse in downtown Houston where the...

Op-ed: These green solutions could save you and your business money

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 2:26A Jen Schmitt

Most of these sustainability efforts can save you money over time.

In Energy Corridor, Diamond Offshore leaves longtime HQ for Eldridge office campus

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 2:08A Florian Martin

In another flight to quality in the Energy Corridor, the offshore drilling company plans to move by the end of the year.

Previewing hurricane season (June 1, 2023)

Houston Public Media 6/1 2:00A Michael Hagerty

On Thursday's show: Hurricane season is here. NOAA’s lead hurricane forecaster joins us to discuss what to expect this year, and we get a refresher on what you need to know and prepare for ahead of a tropical storm or hurricane.

Capital One Houston Market President Yasmin Huebinger’s career journey called for her to be bold

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 1:00A Laura Newpoff

As the child of a certified public accountant and a banker, Yasmin Huebinger grew up hearing plenty of stories about how her parents helped their clients reach transformative financial goals. When picking a major in 2000 at St. Mary’s University...

Four health conditions men should discuss with their doctors

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 1:00A Memorial Hermann Health System

Let’s talk about the big four. And we’re not referring to the number of major American pro sports leagues or top accounting firms. Instead, we’re alluding to medical conditions of the prostate that may be embarrassing for men to bring up with...

Texas won't limit real estate deals by citizens, businesses from China

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 12:00A Mike Christen

Senate Bill 147 would have limited land purchases by citizens of nations listed on an annual federal threat assessment — currently China, Iran, North Korea and Russia. But the proposal did not make it through the recently ended legislative...

Things To Do: Olivia Jean At House Of Blues

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 5/31 11:30P Gladys Fuentes

People can be haunted by many things; addictions, thoughts, lovers, past mistakes or missed opportunities and in some cases even paranormal pests that only leave when addressed, confronted or cleansed...

More Bugs, More Problems for Pest Control Specialists This Summer

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 5/31 11:30P Faith Bugenhagen

As summer approaches, Erek Gonzalez, a local pest control service manager at Reliant Pest Management Houston said technicians at the company are expecting to handle at least 16-17 jobs a day –...