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'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.
'One step closer to protecting pregnant workers': New bill protects pregnant women from workplace discrimination
By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to protect pregnant women from employment discrimination.
'Vaccines are a gift': Hidalgo voices support for vaccines as CDC loosens measures for fully vaccinated people
By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2021
On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that fully vaccinated individuals can resume activities without wearing a mask or practicing social distancing.
'Texas supports law and order': New bill will impose more severe penalties for interfering with emergency vehicles
By Andy Nghiem | May 14, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives recently passed a bill to increase criminal penalties and make jail time mandatory for the crime of obstructing emergency vehicles.
'We must stand strong with Israel': Middleton denounces violence in Israel
By Andy Nghiem | May 14, 2021
Texas State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) spoke out against the recent violence in Israel and called on the Biden administration to support the Israeli government.
Texas House approves bill to ban homeless encampments, protect cities from 'violent or hazardous activity'
By Andy Nghiem | May 10, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives has approved legislation to ban homeless encampments in unapproved public spaces across the state.
'Texas is committed to eradicating human trafficking': House passes bill to raise minimum age of sex workers
By Andy Nghiem | May 10, 2021
To help combat human trafficking, the Texas House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill to raise the minimum age of workers employed at sexually oriented businesses.