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'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.
'Finally had enough': COVID-19 has caused the health care industry to lose female workers in droves
By Andy Nghiem | May 23, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a mass exodus of women from the health care industry to leave because of lack of support from the system.
'You are not alone': The Bridge Over Troubled Waters urges domestic abuse survivors to seek help following murder of League City school principal
By Andy Nghiem | May 23, 2021
On May 12, a Texas elementary school principal, Erica Rene Allen, 35, was found dead in front of her League City home, the victim of an apparent murder-suicide.
'Masks will be optional at La Porte ISD as of June 1' following Abbott's executive order
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Houston Daily recently reached out to Adam Holland, director of Communications and Community Relations at La Porte Independent School District (ISD), to inquire if the school district would stop requiring masks in accordance with the governor's latest executive order.
Spring ISD will 'comply with the order' to stop requiring masks for students after June 4
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Houston Daily recently reached out to Sylvia Wood, chief communications officer of Spring Independent School District (ISD) to inquire if the school district would stop requiring masks in accordance with the governor's latest executive order.
Spring Branch ISD board to vote on 'making masks optional' for students beginning May 25
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Houston Daily recently reached out to Terry Walker, Communications and Community Engagement executive director of Spring Branch Independent School District (ISD), to inquire if the school district would stop requiring masks in accordance with the governor's latest executive order.
Hallsville ISD to continue 'masks optional' policy following Abbott's latest executive order lifting mask mandates
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order prohibiting Texas schools from requiring students, staff and faculty to wear masks after Friday, June 4.
Crossbridge Church clears medical debt for hundreds of Fort Bend County residents to 'show Christ’s love in a tangible way'
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Crossbridge Church in Sugar Land recently paid off $1.9 million in medical debts for hundreds of Fort Bend County residents.
Rapper 50 Cent helps sponsor program to help three Houston schools 'build the leaders and workforce of the future'
By Andy Nghiem | May 18, 2021
Award-winning rapper and actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson III recently joined Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and several regional leaders to introduce a new program that focuses on helping students at three Houston Independent School District high schools.
'Every dining experience is memorable': Galveston restaurant is 'The Spot' to be
By Andy Nghiem | May 16, 2021
Dennis Byrd is a born-and-bred Galvestonian and president of Island Famous, Inc., a hospitality company operating three local beachfront properties.