From left are Laura Neal, Houston Area Chamber of Commerce director; Travis Witzemann, economic developer; Chelsye Scantlin, Ward I alderwoman; Ann Tottingham, Ward II alderwoman; Sheila Walker, Ward II alderwoman; Sam Kelley, mayor; Don Romines, Ward III alderman; Fred Stottlemyre, Ward I alderman; Lloyd Wells, city administrator; Barbara Rodgers, city clerk; Cameron Schweiss, architect; Angie Gettys, former alderwoman; Jim Zumwalt, construction manager; and Jeff Gettys, Texas County Memorial Hospital, with daughter, Josie. (Jeff McNiell | Houston Herald)

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Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...