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'He was a truly special person': Houston searching for suspect in road rage shooting that killed 17 year old
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2021
Houston Police are still seeking information on a suspect of a road rage incident that left a 17 year old dead.
'We'll fight for every dollar': Hidalgo testifies regarding GLO's exclusion of Harris County for flood mitigation funding
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) refusal to apportion funding to the county.
'Such an inspiration to many': Louisiana teen becomes first African American to win Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2021
A Louisiana teen recently made history when she became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Watson 'blessed' to coach track and field at Tokyo Olympics
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2021
Spring Branch ISD assistant principal Megan Watson is set to have a memorable summer as she will coach at the Tokyo Olympics later this month.
'The best is still in store': Turner offers birthday wishes to former Harris County clerk
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 16, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner gave a birthday shoutout to former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, who garnered national acclaim after overseeing one of the biggest voter turnouts in recent memory last fall.
'Great job, Houston Police': Peck commends officers for finding missing child
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2021
Houston City Councilwoman Amy Peck recently announced on Twitter that police have found missing 11-year-old Amayah Estrada.
'Keep moving forward Sha'Carri': Jackson Lee voices support for Olympic athlete suspended from competition
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 14, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) recently reacted to the suspension of athlete Sha'Carri Richardson from the U.S. Olympic team for marijuana usage.
Abbott issues directives to PUC to 'increase power generation capacity and ensure the reliability of the Texas power grid'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to take several actions that are intended to strengthen the reliability of the Texas energy grid, especially those dealing with the unreliable nature of intermittent generators like solar and wind power.
'We stand in solidarity with the Haitian people': Jackson Lee expresses support for Haiti following president's assassination
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) has voiced her condolences and support for the people of Haiti following the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
'Infrastructure is a bipartisan issue': McCaul calls for legislators to handle infrastructure bill properly
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) has called on leaders on the other side of the aisle to take infrastructure legislation seriously.
'Respected officer of the Kingwood Patrol Division' in Houston shot, injured in the line of duty
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
On July 5, Houston police officer Sam Cleveland was shot while responding to a disturbance at an apartment complex.
'I'm just excited to have the opportunity': HBU appoints former Astros baseball player as new baseball head coach
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 4, 2021
Houston Baptist University has hired former Astros baseball player Lance Berkman to lead the school's baseball program as head coach.
Fletcher receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce award for leadership, governing 'necessary to move country forward'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 4, 2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently recognized U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) for demonstrating qualities of outstanding leadership and governing.
'Let us do it': Harris County could provide health insurance to uninsured residents under COVER Now Act
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 25, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently hinted that the county could take it upon itself to provide medical coverage to its uninsured residents.
'We still believe': Fletcher shouts out Houston Rockets on the anniversary of their first NBA championship
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 25, 2021
Twenty-seven years ago the Houston Rockets celebrated their first ever NBA Championship title win, igniting celebrations across the city for days.
'This is moving things in the wrong direction': Kamin criticizes Abbott for vetoing a bill proposing dating violence prevention classes for schools
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 25, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently vetoed a bill that would have had schools teach dating violence prevention lessons.
PGA REACH Southern Texas 'excited' to help open new nine-hole golf course
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 18, 2021
Houston-based real estate investment and development firm Midway recently announced that a new public nine-hole, par-3 golf course with a restaurant and bar serving the East River, Houston area is scheduled to open spring of 2022.
'Smash-and-grabs are common occurrence': Walle calls attention to high criminal activity on Washington Avenue
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 15, 2021
A Houston lawmaker recently attested to the high crime problem on the popular Houston Washington Avenue thoroughfare.
'Texas is where we hold the line': Harris to meet with Texas Democrats who staged Capitol walkout
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 15, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris has stated that she is meeting with Texas Democratic lawmakers who staged the walkout at the 87th legislative session to block Senate Bill 7 from being signed.
Babin condemns Omar's Israel comments as 'offensive and disgusting'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
A congresswoman's recent remarks on Israel and the American military has come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats.