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Hugo Villanueva, a 70-year-old ex-resident of Katy, appeared before a federal court in Houston following his extradition from Peru. He faces charges related to an alleged bank fraud scheme involving at least $40 million.
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Power Electronics broke ground on a 53-acre campus in the Houston area. The facility is expected to create over 400 new jobs and deliver 40 GW of annual capacity. This move supports local manufacturing for sustainable power generation and energy resilience.
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A Houston woman pleaded guilty to federal tax offenses involving failing to pay employee taxes and preparing false returns. She operated two businesses, withholding taxes but not turning the money over to the U.S. Treasury. Castro admitted her actions caused losses of about $400,000 to the U.S. Treasury.
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Houston registered nurse Joel Casiano launched a mobile IV hydration business as a side venture. The service brings care to homes and offices across the Houston area. Casiano's goal is to continue growing the business, which has seen increased appointments.
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Houston Controller Chris Hollins advises residents that higher water bills could stem from new fees or rate increases, such as a $5 solid waste fee. However, unexpected usage spikes might also signal leaks or meter problems, requiring homeowners to check their bills and household plumbing.
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CenterPoint Energy secured a $50 million federal grant for Project TALON, an advanced transmission system device. This project will equip the Houston grid with "ninja capabilities" at CenterPoint’s King Substation in northeastern Harris County. The goal is to improve response time and awareness on the grid.
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