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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today they have awarded the Texas General Land Office a grant of $5.15 million to restore valuable wildlife habitat along the Texas coast. The grant process was highly competitive, with applicants required to show that their “shovel ready” projects and would bring significant economic and ecological benefits to the area. [more]

Local Residents Aunon, Lindgren and Vande Hei Are Selected as New Astronauts for Future Space Exploration

July 02 2009

After reviewing more than 3500 applications, NASA has selected nine men and women for the 2009 astronaut candidate class. They will begin training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Houston, in August. [more]

Burke Re-Appointed to PHA Commission

June 25 2009

By a unanimous vote, the Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association re-appointed Jimmy A. Burke to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) for another two years. Initially appointed to the PHA commission in August 1999, Burke also is a member of the board of Pilot Commissioners. PHA commissioners serve two-year terms without pay. [more]

PHA Commission Approves Advertising for Proposals to Purchase Deregulated Electricity, Including "Green" Energy

June 25 2009

The Port Commission of The Port of Houston Authority (PHA), at its regular June 23 meeting, approved advertising and receipt of proposals for the purchase of deregulated electric power portwide, which should include a percentage of "green" or renewable, environmentally friendly energy, and an interlocal agreement with Harris County for a security infrastructure project that coincides with the creation of the Houston Ship Channel Security District. [more]

Seabrook Implements Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan - Press Release

June 25 2009

Stage One Implementation of the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan to go into effect immediately. [more]

Burn Ban For Unincorporated Harris County

June 24 2009

Commissioners have approved a 90-day burn ban for unincorporated Harris County. No outdoor burning is allowed except in an enclosure which contains all flames and/or sparks outdoor burning activities authorized by TCEQ, non-commercial cooking, and prescribed welding, grinding, cutting, or "hot work" operations.
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The 2009 Leukemia Cup Regatta, hosted by the Houston Yacht Club - June 26-28

June 13 2009

This year’s regatta is comprised of several different events to include a golf tournament, a Sip and Sail for the Cure, the Energy2Cure Kick-Off Party, a Poker Run and culminating with the regatta June 26-28. The golf tournament and Sip and Sail were held last month and were a huge success, according to Thomas. The remaining schedule of events is as follows:
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