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'People are stepping up' on COVID-19 vaccinations, Hidalgo says
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
There is more good news on the COVID-19 vaccination front in Harris County with 43.8% of residents over the age of 12 fully vaccination, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reported.
Garcia advises travelers to 'make sure their passport is still valid' as travel opens back up
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
With overseas travel limited for the past year because of COVID-19 but now reopening as the pandemic subsides, Americans may want to check on the status of their passports, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) said.
'Wade made a lasting, positive difference in Houston': Texas Senate honors late Houston mayoral advisor Keith Wade
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
The Texas state Senate late in its session remembered Keith Wade, the late mayoral advisor in Houston who died of COVID-19 last year.
'I felt I needed to be on the Senate floor': Creighton collapses during gun bill debate
By David Beasley | May 13, 2021
As the Texas State Senate debated legislation May 5 allowing eligible gun owners in the state to carry firearms in a holster or concealed without a permit, Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) collapsed.
Abbott faces Huffines for third term as governor as he strives to 'finish the wall, lower taxes and protect elections'
By David Beasley | May 12, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has drawn opposition for a third term from within his own party over criticism that he was too slow in reopening the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cornyn: Biden's infrastructure proposal is a 'trojan horse'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is joining the chorus of Republican critics of President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan.
After emergency eye surgery for 2012 combat injury, Crenshaw 'not out of the woods yet'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
After recent emergency eye surgery, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Houston) said the operation “went very well,” but he can still see only lights and shadows.
Houston startup incubator aims to 'provide climate solutions addressing the largest greenhouse gas-emitting sectors'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
Houston has its first startup incubator for technology focused on climate.
Fletcher 'glad to see others' perceive Houston is nation's most diverse city in new study
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
Houston is the most diverse city in the United States, according to a new study by the financial website WalletHub.