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'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.
'Devastation on people’s eyes': Walle recalls destructive 2001 tropical storm Allison
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
Last week marked 20 years since Tropical Storm Allison touched down and caused massive devastation to Houston and the surrounding regions.
'House Dems should be ashamed': Bettencourt condemns House Democrats for not passing bail reform bill
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is calling for bail reform in Texas following cases of individuals committing crimes while on bail release.
'Spirit of Houston': Astrodome Conservancy seeks opinions from public on how to restore the Eighth Wonder of the World
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
Astrodome Conservancy is a private nonprofit organization that is committed to preserving and restoring the Houston Astrodome.
'More than 100 complaints of stolen and lost mail': Fletcher demands investigation following rising complaints of missing mail
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) demands an investigation into what she asserts is two years of extensive mail theft in her district, Texas' Seventh Congressional District.
'An important and encouraging milestone': Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level to yellow
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently lowered the COVID-19 threat level from orange to yellow, which is one step away from the safest level possible.
Garcia lauds bill to 'create the local authority to build the Coastal Barrier/Ike Dike'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
Legislation pertaining to safeguarding the Texas Gulf Coast against natural disasters currently awaits Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature and is one step closer to becoming law.
'Don't wait until it’s too late': Hidalgo encourages residents to get flood insurance for 2021 hurricane season
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
As Texas enters the hurricane season, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging local residents to apply for flood insurance and make sure existing flood insurance policies are up to date.
Restraining order sought against Hardeman-owned entity over allegations of refusal to accept payment
By Andy Nghiem | May 31, 2021
A group of Texas real estate lenders named as defendants earlier this month in a $35 million lawsuit over a foreclosure sale is facing similar lawsuits in Austin.
'Holding people accountable': Houston City Council approves stiffer fines for illegal dumping
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2021
On May 26, the Houston City Council approved a measure that will increase fines for the illegal dumping of refuse.
Legislators express 'collective dissatisfaction' with GLO decision to exclude Harris County, City of Houston from receiving flood funding
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2021
Harris County lawmakers have joined together to rebuke the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for not including Houston and Harris County for Hurricane Harvey federal funding.
'We're very excited': City of Houston launches new program to eliminate homelessness
By Andy Nghiem | May 24, 2021
The City of Houston has partnered with SEARCH and the Houston Coalition for the Homeless to solve the problem of homelessness through a new program called Community COVID Housing Program, which will offer permanent solutions to get the homeless off of living on the streets.