Abbott orders crackdown on Chinese Communist Party's alleged harassment in Texas

Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his support for Governor Abbott's executive orders aimed at countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Texas.

Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed his support for the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has voiced her approval of Governor Greg Abbott's recent directive to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, known as H.R. 8371.

The University of Houston (UH) has launched the "Houston Blue" merchandise collection, now available at major retail outlets.

A recent study published in the journal Human Resource Development International challenges the negative perceptions surrounding online gaming.

The Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is set to continue its "It's 5 o'Clock Somewhere Concert Series" with a performance by Texas country artist Gary Kyle & The Kin on October 12 at 5 p.m.

The Margaritaville Lake Resort is set to welcome the fall season with its "It’s 5 o’ Clock Somewhere Concert Series," commencing on October 5.

The Mediterranean Festival, hosted by St. George Orthodox Church in Houston, Texas, will take place in October. The event aims to highlight Mediterranean culture, cuisine, and the Orthodox faith.

The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team is gearing up to host a Campus Hiring Event on May 4th, giving K-12 educators the opportunity to learn about the work underway at Team HISD. The event will take place at two locations: Delmar Fieldhouse for non-NES positions and Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center for NES positions.According to the announcement, starting teacher salaries vary depending on the school level and designation. For non-NES schools, the starting salary is $64,000, while NES schools offer higher salaries, ranging from $75,435 for elementary...

On Nov. 14, Matthew John Beatty (living trust) and Matthew John Beatty (revocable living trust) purchased a property at 6434 Lussier Drive, New Territory from Matthew John Beatty.

A property at 11954 Meadow Crest Drive, Meadows Place was sold on Nov. 14 by Thu Phan for $148,704. The buyers were Kevin and Johnny Pham and Beneficiaries.

A property at 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg was sold on Nov. 14 by D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. for $70,868. The buyers were Almin A. Alnashir and Alnashir Gulamhusen Samnani Alnashir.

A property at 3106 Fern Brook Lane, Rosenberg was sold on Nov. 14 by Long Lake Ltd. a Texas Ltd. Partnership and Long Lake Ltd. A for $158,400. The buyers were Cecilia Wharton and Rhonda D. Lane.

The University of Houston celebrated a historic victory at the 2024 ITA National Wheelchair Tennis Championships, emerging as the national champions in collegiate wheelchair tennis. The triumph came after a thrilling showdown against No. 1 San Diego State, where the No. 3 Cougars displayed exceptional skill and teamwork to claim their first wheelchair tennis national title.Leading the charge for UH were Jose Arriaga and Nicholas Tijerina, who secured the championship with a stellar performance. Arriaga sealed the victory with a hard-fought singles match, while the duo...

The Houston Astros marked their fourth game of the nascent 2024 regular season with a significant achievement, presenting new manager Joe Espada with his inaugural victory. This win was accompanied by a notable distinction as starting pitcher Rodel Blanco registered a no-hitter – the first of the year in Major League Baseball (MLB) – during Houston's 10-0 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays. The match took place before an audience of 27,285 spectators at Minute Maid Park on April 1.

TJ Kuri, of Houston, made it his life’s mission to emigrate to America from his home country of Jordan.

Success On The Spectrum founder Nichole Daher said she "could cry happy tears" after seeing children and their families make friends at the annual Autism Prom event held April 7. Daher shared her statement with Houston Daily on May 17.

The antibiotic vancomycin, recommended as first-line treatment for infection caused by the deadly superbug C. difficile (C. diff), may not be living up to its promise, according to new research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy."Despite the increasing prevalence of data showing reduced effectiveness of vancomycin, there is a significant lack of understanding regarding whether antimicrobial resistance to these strains may affect the clinical response to vancomycin therapy," reports Anne J. Gonzales-Luna, research assistant professor in the Department of...

The sixth annual Autism Festival in Houston, organized by Success On The Spectrum (SOS), provided a judgment-free and inclusive space for children with autism and their families. This event, arranged by the autism treatment franchise, encourages fun interactions within the public sphere.

On his final day in office, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner bid farewell to the city he had led since 2016. Symbolizing the completion of his work, Turner sat at an empty desk and described his two terms as "a joy of a lifetime."

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and his colleague Rick Scott (R-FL) have proposed a bill aimed at countering espionage activities by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The legislation, titled the Countering Corrupt Political Influence Act (CCP Influence Act), calls for more rigorous reporting requirements from diplomats representing American adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, who recently failed in her bid to succeed Sylvester Turner as Houston's mayor, has announced her intention to run for reelection in Texas's 18th Congressional District. The 73-year-old Congresswoman is seeking to maintain the seat she has held for nearly three decades.

Chris Hollins, who gained prominence as the interim clerk for Texas's largest county during the 2020 election cycle, is set to become the next controller for the city of Houston, according to unofficial results. The Democrat outperformed Orlando Sanchez in the race for the city's financial watchdog role.