approve - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/approve/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:51:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 approve - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/approve/ 32 32 103504436 Voters asked to approve ‘significant’ tax cut for Texas small businesses https://houstonnewmedia.org/voters-asked-to-approve-significant-tax-cut-for-texas-small-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=voters-asked-to-approve-significant-tax-cut-for-texas-small-businesses Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:51:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/san-antonio/north-san-antonio/texas-legislature/2025/10/27/voters-asked-to-approve-significant-tax-cut-for-texas-small-businesses/ State Proposition 9 would exempt up to $125,000 of a business’s personal property, such as equipment, furniture and vehicles, from taxation.

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]]> 1052964 Fort Bend County commissioners approve new redistricting map | Katy Times https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-redistricting-map-katy-times/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-redistricting-map-katy-times Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:05:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=73adcc4475ac8acc3f721ec069498b36 In a heated meeting of the Fort Bend County commissioners court on October 13, a new redistricting map was approved by a narrow 3-2 vote.

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]]> 1051264 Fort Bend County commissioners approve new redistricting map – FOX 26 Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-redistricting-map-fox-26-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-redistricting-map-fox-26-houston Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:28:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5204ab6a820a93dff0ff98addeae9cfd Reports say Fort Bend County commissioners voted 3-2 to adopt a new redistricting map that balances the county's political landscape.

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]]> 1048271 KCMO City Council votes to approve construction of temporary modular jail – KSHB https://houstonnewmedia.org/kcmo-city-council-votes-to-approve-construction-of-temporary-modular-jail-kshb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kcmo-city-council-votes-to-approve-construction-of-temporary-modular-jail-kshb Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:44:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=555e5d05ac0e1d7536c042722b041ef4 The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council passed an ordinance on Thursday to authorize the design and construction of a temporary 100-bed modular ...

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]]> 1046048 Commissioners approve burn ban, firework restrictions in unincorporated Harris County https://houstonnewmedia.org/commissioners-approve-burn-ban-firework-restrictions-in-unincorporated-harris-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commissioners-approve-burn-ban-firework-restrictions-in-unincorporated-harris-county Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:42:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=218351a77dd859c72eb6b54fc9453120 A firework stand in Fort Bend County officially opened for business in the Houston area on June 24. Photo taken on July 1, 2024. Harris County ...

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]]> 1046032 Fort Bend commissioners approve new precinct lines amid clash over minority districts https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-lines-amid-clash-over-minority-districts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-lines-amid-clash-over-minority-districts Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:40:50 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cd07d8fc40db24a3fbfd0af4b16dc873 Fort Bend County Republican Party Chairman Bobby Eberle said the 2021 map unfairly tilted the balance of power toward Democrats.

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]]> 1044820 Fort Bend County commissioners approve new precinct maps ahead of 2026 primaries https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-maps-ahead-of-2026-primaries-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-maps-ahead-of-2026-primaries-2 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:15:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=759774f91380b253b444cf5b9d4debce Fort Bend County's months-long redistricting process has come to an end, with commissioners voting 3-2—including Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady ...

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]]> 1044823 Fort Bend commissioners approve new precinct map after heated meeting https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-after-heated-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-after-heated-meeting Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:14:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2266909c7fe4c617b3750f8269727011 15, 2022, at Sugar Land's Constellation Field. The parade and festival also celebrated the 75th anniversary of India's independence. Show Less

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]]> 1044583 Fort Bend County commissioners approve redistricting map in fiery meeting | khou.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-redistricting-map-in-fiery-meeting-khou-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-redistricting-map-in-fiery-meeting-khou-com Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:38:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d93b980319c672d21440e7bb7673598e Fort Bend County commissioners approve redistricting map in fiery meeting. The court voted 3-2 to approve the new maps.

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]]> 1044231 Fort Bend County commissioners approve new precinct map after heated debate – Click2Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-after-heated-debate-click2houston-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-after-heated-debate-click2houston-2 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:14:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e8f75558c5f41da67ee4010cbcb80a8e ... Sugar Land, Richmond, Stafford. RICHMOND, Texas – A divided Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted 3–2 on Monday to adopt a new mid‑decade ...

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]]> 1044144 Fort Bend County Commissioners Approve New Precinct Map in Heated 3-2 Vote https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-in-heated-3-2-vote/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-in-heated-3-2-vote Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:57:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=11a23879914d9d42371c702c23be8a1d The redistricting came as Meyers was providing end-of-life care to his wife, Janet, in their longtime Sugar Land home. She died shortly before the ...

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]]> 1044094 Fort Bend County Commissioners Approve New Precinct Map in Heated 3-2 Vote https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-in-heated-3-2-vote-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-in-heated-3-2-vote-2 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:57:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=95bf2766f39cad898455afb01e9c14eb RICHMOND, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Fort Bend County commissioners approved new precinct boundaries Monday in a 3-2 party-line vote that ...

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]]> 1044115 Fort Bend County Commissioners Approve New Precinct Map in Heated 3-2 Vote https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-in-heated-3-2-vote-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-in-heated-3-2-vote-3 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:57:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=dd4375742d112ca9cefcc4d678ccc9b0 RICHMOND, Texas ... The redistricting came as Meyers was providing end-of-life care to his wife, Janet, in their longtime Sugar Land home.

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]]> 1044186 Fort Bend County commissioners approve controversial new redistricting maps – YouTube https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-controversial-new-redistricting-maps-youtube/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-controversial-new-redistricting-maps-youtube Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:18:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c821cd091e6327f97d77361333147fde Fort Bend County commissioners approve controversial new redistricting maps. 5 views · 9 minutes ago ...more ...

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]]> 1044118 Fort Bend County Commissioners Approve Fair Redistricted Map By 3-2 Vote https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-fair-redistricted-map-by-3-2-vote-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-fair-redistricted-map-by-3-2-vote-2 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:07:49 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6fe33351fae7f12533443020e141fff9 Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers said in a statement, "Today Commissioners Court took action to correct what had been a flawed ...

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]]> 1044121 Fort Bend County commissioners approve new precinct map after heated debate – Click2Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-after-heated-debate-click2houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-after-heated-debate-click2houston Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:19:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=544973ad42df281003ed2f890955627e A divided Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted 3–2 on Monday to adopt a new mid‑decade precinct map meant to rebalance the county's ...

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]]> 1043939 Fort Bend County commissioners approve new redistricting map – YouTube https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-redistricting-map-youtube/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-new-redistricting-map-youtube Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:28:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=31f311d92d938e4e945fe0dbb80dbde3 Fort Bend County commissioners voted to approve a new county redistricting map Monday.

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]]> 1043893 Fort Bend County Commissioners Approve Fair Redistricted Map By 3-2 Vote https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-fair-redistricted-map-by-3-2-vote/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-fair-redistricted-map-by-3-2-vote Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:33:10 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=84257375c2ce256b6abf0c9ba075176c The Democrats hypocrisy was on full display, even in Fort Bend County.

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]]> 1043897 Fort Bend County Commissioners Approve MTFP Amendments and Next Steps Revealed https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-mtfp-amendments-and-next-steps-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-commissioners-approve-mtfp-amendments-and-next-steps-revealed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:59:50 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=01eafcad1c63ff13953ce901a5834fb6 This decision comes after Fort Bend County adopted similar requests earlier this year, signaling a collaborative effort in regional planning. During ...

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]]> 1029523 Commissioners approve final members of redistricting committee, spar over open government advice https://houstonnewmedia.org/commissioners-approve-final-members-of-redistricting-committee-spar-over-open-government-advice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commissioners-approve-final-members-of-redistricting-committee-spar-over-open-government-advice Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:27:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c3f69aca54b7452d6eaad65f97aadfa2 PJ's Coffee of New Orleans opens second Missouri City location in Lake Olympia area · Fort Bend leads the way in child abuse prevention · Behind ...

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