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New efforts to combat antisemitism (Jan. 25, 2022)

Posted on January 25, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Harris County's response to the hostage situation in Colleyville, a conversation with Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin, changing ideas about college financial aid, and Texas Country Reporter turns 50.

City of Houston

Broken Montrose-area bridge lights to get fix after Houston leaders authorize funding

Posted on September 20, 2023 · The Houston City Council voted Wednesday to spend $2.66 million to replace a series of decorative bridge lights along the Southwest Freeway. Construction on a new set of lights likely won't begin for at least a year.

Education

FAFSA application opening pushed back two months to December 2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 · The application, which usually opens up on Oct.1, has been delayed due to the new changes brought to the application and is currently projected to open up in December for the 2024-25 school year.

City of Houston

Eldorado could soon be re-installing its historic blue marquee sign, if approved by Houston City Council

Posted on September 13, 2023 · The ballroom went through a $10 million renovation, with a grand re-opening earlier this year, but was not able to install its sign – which is prohibited under the city’s signage code.

City of Houston

City of Houston approves clear guidelines for reinvestment zones

Posted on August 31, 2023 · Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, or TIRZ, are created to attract new investments and promote growth in specific areas. The TIRZ program was created in 1990 and the city currently has 28, but there were never any rules set in place.

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New efforts to combat antisemitism (Jan. 25, 2022)

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