independence - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/independence/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:35:01 +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 independence - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/independence/ 32 32 103504436 Independence City Manager to depart for position in Minnesota – KMBC https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-city-manager-to-depart-for-position-in-minnesota-kmbc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-city-manager-to-depart-for-position-in-minnesota-kmbc Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:35:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9ca54c0f93fedbf113cd429eeb54bbd9 The longtime City Manager for Independence, Missouri, is departing Harry S. Truman's hometown for a new position.

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]]> 1004985 Independence city manager offered same post in Bloomington, Minnesota – KSHB https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-city-manager-offered-same-post-in-bloomington-minnesota-kshb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-city-manager-offered-same-post-in-bloomington-minnesota-kshb Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:52:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0933ef00d158c1569c3e76737f77cd46 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Photo by: Chris Morrison/KSHB-TV. Independence, Missouri, City Manager ...

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]]> 992088 Former Independence politician Carnes gets prison for tax evasion – Kansas City Business Journal https://houstonnewmedia.org/former-independence-politician-carnes-gets-prison-for-tax-evasion-kansas-city-business-journal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-independence-politician-carnes-gets-prison-for-tax-evasion-kansas-city-business-journal Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:03:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=48bd6cb890bcff86d1c4982892f6148e ... Missouri City. Carnes deposited $232,000 in legal fees he earned for legal work on those projects into the trust accounts he used for his tax ...

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]]> 991924 Independence attorney sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-attorney-sentenced-to-21-months-in-prison-for-tax-evasion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-attorney-sentenced-to-21-months-in-prison-for-tax-evasion Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:37:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=71a142acb70c462dc9d2c71c131fbb26 ... Missouri City Power Plant project, and other business ventures. These deposits were also shielded from proper tax reporting. The IRS calculated a ...

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]]> 987930 Independence attorney sentenced to nearly 2 years in federal prison for tax evasion https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-attorney-sentenced-to-nearly-2-years-in-federal-prison-for-tax-evasion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-attorney-sentenced-to-nearly-2-years-in-federal-prison-for-tax-evasion Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:17:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b90d33174a11900e3b97dc04236f8c6b ... Missouri City Power Plant project, as well as other income, into his attorney trust accounts, according to court documents. See the latest ...

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]]> 987256 Independence attorney sentenced to prison for $795K tax evasion scheme https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-attorney-sentenced-to-prison-for-795k-tax-evasion-scheme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-attorney-sentenced-to-prison-for-795k-tax-evasion-scheme Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:28:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c99442b7719912b00bd6270d61655a64 Court records revealed that Carnes deposited the money he made on the sale of the former Rockwood Golf Course, the Missouri City Power Plant project ...

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]]> 987314 Independence Attorney Sentenced for Tax Evasion | United States Department of Justice https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-attorney-sentenced-for-tax-evasion-united-states-department-of-justice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-attorney-sentenced-for-tax-evasion-united-states-department-of-justice Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:02:39 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=13d741e692ceaf46e67381797ee5883c ... Missouri City Power Plant project, and other income, into his attorney trust accounts. The total tax loss to the IRS for tax years 2012 through ...

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]]> 987173 Sizzling Fourth: How Houston-area counties are keeping Independence Day safe in the heat https://houstonnewmedia.org/sizzling-fourth-how-houston-area-counties-are-keeping-independence-day-safe-in-the-heat-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sizzling-fourth-how-houston-area-counties-are-keeping-independence-day-safe-in-the-heat-2 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:03:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fa3cf32772c220dac9dffd92beeb303f The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office said they will have “additional Deputies assigned specifically to the beach area, along with medical personnel on ...

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]]> 980290 Houston Braces for Sweltering Independence Day with Heat Index Soaring Over 100 Degrees https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-braces-for-sweltering-independence-day-with-heat-index-soaring-over-100-degrees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-braces-for-sweltering-independence-day-with-heat-index-soaring-over-100-degrees Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:50:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=42f898b322882bd547489bc58fe2bcdc ... Missouri City Senior Living Facility, Promises Action. About 3 hours ago. Harris County Deputies Apprehend Suspect with Multiple Felony Warrants in ...

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]]> 980309 Independence Day celebrations: Houston-area events, festivities to attend this Fourth of July https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-day-celebrations-houston-area-events-festivities-to-attend-this-fourth-of-july/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-day-celebrations-houston-area-events-festivities-to-attend-this-fourth-of-july Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:26:25 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2e32bd247350b3d1deef810f1111471b Texas Avenue Park (17100 Texas Ave, Webster, TX 77598) ... July 4, 2025 at 10 a.m.. Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center (198 Kempner St, Sugar Land, ...

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]]> 978464 Independence Day celebrations to be held across Fort Bend | Community | fortbendstar.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-day-celebrations-to-be-held-across-fort-bend-community-fortbendstar-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-day-celebrations-to-be-held-across-fort-bend-community-fortbendstar-com Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:29:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d2da934824b9e49c7abcec563d0d4e27 Missouri City's patriotic tradition offers plenty of fun and excitement for the whole family at FourthFest, Friday from 5-9 p.m. 1600 Texas Parkway, ...

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]]> 978166 The Banner-Press Events – Independence Day 8K https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-banner-press-events-independence-day-8k/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-banner-press-events-independence-day-8k Sat, 28 Jun 2025 03:43:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=74c7c6ca8f9831ce4d83e256b98d3091 Recommended Events · Round Rock Express at Sugar Land Space Cowboys · Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs: Jose Altuve Silver Slugger Bobblehead.

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]]> 976282 Texas, US celebrates May 28 – Independence Day of Azerbaijan (PHOTO) https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-us-celebrates-may-28-independence-day-of-azerbaijan-photo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-us-celebrates-may-28-independence-day-of-azerbaijan-photo Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:50:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c08abfc1ae4a64d622af9ef5facc51ad Commissioner of the Fort Bend County of Texas Andy Meyers announced the declaration of May 28 as Azerbaijan Independence Day in the county. The ...

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]]> 963492 Seniors regain independence as elevators fixed – YouTube https://houstonnewmedia.org/seniors-regain-independence-as-elevators-fixed-youtube/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seniors-regain-independence-as-elevators-fixed-youtube Sat, 10 May 2025 15:18:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d559926601ece32962d10d075f8c4cd8 Our Stories New 5.9K views · 3:25 · Go to channel. Seniors trapped upstairs in Missouri City—now lawmakers are taking action. KHOU 11 New 406 views.

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]]> 951624 Texas Independence Day Celebration! – AllEvents https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-independence-day-celebration-allevents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-independence-day-celebration-allevents Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:28:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=aa48f8f6375d27f93cc9c3b8e7358869 Find tickets & information for Texas Independence Day Celebration!. happening at 15929 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX, United States, Texas 77479, ...

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]]> 911781 Independence inter-city bus service stops, IRIS micro-transit begins Thursday – NewsBreak https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-inter-city-bus-service-stops-iris-micro-transit-begins-thursday-newsbreak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-inter-city-bus-service-stops-iris-micro-transit-begins-thursday-newsbreak Thu, 02 Jan 2025 03:13:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fd876de3ddf6c507e2b63cf431441e1b Kansas City · Buckner · Missouri City · Liberty · Blue Springs · Sibley · Lees Summit · Grain Valley · Levasy · See all locations. Comments /.

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]]> 872505 Independence Day Holiday https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-day-holiday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-day-holiday Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:12:06 +0000 https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2285/638694151260000000 Event date: July 4, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PMLocation: Sugar Land, TX 77487Description:Closure Notice.

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]]> 972815 Independence attorney and convicted felon admits he earned commission on utility contract https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-attorney-and-convicted-felon-admits-he-earned-commission-on-utility-contract/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-attorney-and-convicted-felon-admits-he-earned-commission-on-utility-contract Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:36:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5414dbd45215479637f3211f61432065 He did not address Missouri City. "I coordinated the... with my own knowledge, I understood the city was looking for a solar panel, a place to put ...

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]]> 854241 Independence lawyer tied to utility contracts that drew FBI scrutiny pleads guilty to tax evasion https://houstonnewmedia.org/independence-lawyer-tied-to-utility-contracts-that-drew-fbi-scrutiny-pleads-guilty-to-tax-evasion-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=independence-lawyer-tied-to-utility-contracts-that-drew-fbi-scrutiny-pleads-guilty-to-tax-evasion-2 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:16:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=103e11ec1d43d28f328c13f0f34ef570 ... Missouri City, both in 2017. In pleading guilty, Carnes admitted he "willfully attempted to evade paying his personal income taxes" from 2012-18 ...

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]]> 854282 69-year-old Independence attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion – KTTN https://houstonnewmedia.org/69-year-old-independence-attorney-pleads-guilty-to-tax-evasion-kttn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=69-year-old-independence-attorney-pleads-guilty-to-tax-evasion-kttn Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:25:22 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2a43ced9c36c959ea6734e9a5405c88e He also deposited $232,000 in fees related to the sale of the Rockwood Golf Course property and the Missouri City Power Plant project into these ...

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