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Houston police make arrest in murder of 24-year-old mother who was 'shot and killed protecting her one-year-old son'
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 24, 2021
The Houston Police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old mother who was shot while protecting her son from a violent attack from her ex-boyfriend.
'I'm all in': West announces run for Texas governor
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has announced that he is entering his name into the race for Texas governor, which would mean challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in the 2022 election.
'Dedicated public servant': Mural honors Houston city councilman
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
The Houston Public Works and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) have sponsored a mural in memory of the former Houston City Councilman Larry Green, who passed away in 2018 after six years of service to his community.
Most voters believe pipelines 'keep America moving,' survey finds
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 21, 2021
Despite the recent Colonial Pipeline hack, in which the pipeline that supplies the East Coast with fuel was held captive with ransomware, most Americans support pipelines, citing environmental factors as well as infrastructure benefits.
Frito-Lay to expand Rosenberg facility, 'create 160 additional jobs'
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 17, 2021
Frito-Lay, the Plano-based food production company, has received approval to expand their facility in Rosenberg by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, which will bring more jobs and economic activity to the area.
Fletcher remembers anniversary of Equal Pay Act: 'This is a fairness issue'
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 16, 2021
Fifty-eight years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed into law the Equal Pay Act which safeguarded fair pay for men and women in the workplace, which was at its time a monumental move toward women’s equality.
Jackson Lee 'outraged' by Burkina Faso massacre
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 13, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) decried the violence and killings which occurred on June 5 in the nation of Burkina Faso, Africa, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people.
Thierry mourns passing of father: 'I deeply appreciate my colleagues who stood in sympathy and solidarity with me'
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 29, 2021
Rep. Shawn Thierry (R-Houston) publicly mourned the loss of her father, Frederick Thierry, who passed away in November 2020, offering a statement about his life and legacy after he received a Memorial Resolution.
Department of Defense Commission on Sexual Assault proposes new bill to 'ensure independent investigations' of crimes
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 29, 2021
The Department of Defense’s Commission on Sexual Assault has introduced new measures aimed at increasing transparency in investigations of sexual crimes committed by military personnel, headed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.