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'Today is a historic day': Port Houston creates Business Equity Division
By John Kelly | Jul 30, 2021
Port Houston celebrated the launch of its new Business Equity Division.
'We hope this season brings you joy': Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2021
Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha, an Islamic religious festival that commemorates Prophet Abraham's faithfulness to God after being tested with the unfulfilled command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
'Our dedication to that mission has only grown': Houston Humane Society seeks to protect animals in human care
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2021
The Houston Humane Society (HHS) helps animals find a home
'I look forward to seeing the ways this center helps Sunnyside residents': Upgrade to Houston health center breaks ground
By John Kelly | Jul 21, 2021
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center on July 14.
'Uncontroverted evidence': Giuliani loses law license in response to false election claims
By John Kelly | Jun 27, 2021
A New York appellate court ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's law license to be suspended in the State of New York in response to election fraud claims attributed to him.
Texans 'still recovering from multiple natural disasters in a short period of time'
By John Kelly | Jun 26, 2021
Hurricane preparation is very expensive, especially for those still recovering from previous storms or natural disasters.
'Not in Texas': Abbott signs bills to protect gun rights amidst criticism from Democrats
By John Kelly | Jun 21, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a flurry of pro-gun bills, including the legislation that allows permitless carry, into law.
'A momentous occasion to celebrate': Hidalgo seeks to make Juneteenth a holiday at the county level
By John Kelly | Jun 19, 2021
Juneteenth recently became a federal holiday, with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo seeking to make it one at the county level.
'You shouldn't be afraid to get help because of the cost': Ellis promotes insurance for uninsured individuals
By John Kelly | Jun 10, 2021
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis encourages the public who lack health insurance to sign up during the extended Affordable Care Act (ACA) special enrollment period.
'There must be accountability': Houston student injured in parking lot shooting at school
By John Kelly | Jun 10, 2021
A shooting occurred at the Houston Independent School District's North Forest High School on June 9.
'It's good to be back in the chambers': Houston City Council reconvenes amidst heated budget debate
By John Kelly | Jun 4, 2021
The Houston City Council held the first in-person agenda session at city hall since the beginning of COVID-19.
'The Lone Star State continues to defeat COVID-19': Abbott bans government mask mandates in Texas
By John Kelly | May 21, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning governmental entities from having mask mandates.
City of Houston, SEARCH and Houston Coalition partner to fight homelessness through a 'community-wide effort known as The Way Home'
By John Kelly | May 20, 2021
SEARCH, the Houston Coalition and the City of Houston are fighting homelessness with a new program known as the Community COVID Housing Program.
Houston-based BrainCheck helps doctors, neurologists 'democratize cognitive health'
By John Kelly | May 20, 2021
BrainCheck, based in Houston, is a vital source for estimating the cognitive health of patients.
'President Biden needs to wake up': Weber sharply criticizes Biden amidst fuel shortage
By John Kelly | May 14, 2021
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm stated that the Colonial Pipeline would be returning to normal operations following a ransomware attack.
'So heartbreaking': Lee expresses concern amidst Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calls for two-state solution
By John Kelly | May 14, 2021
The Israeli government and Hamas recently began another conflict amidst the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
'I pushed myself too hard': Creighton recovers after collapsing on Senate floor
By John Kelly | May 14, 2021
State Sen. Brandon Creighton has recovered after collapsing on the Senate floor on May 5.
'They tried to sue me. They lost': Twitter loses lawsuit against Texas AG Paxton
By John Kelly | May 12, 2021
A California federal judge dismissed a lawsuit levied by Twitter on May 11.
'A solemn reminder': National Police Week begins in Texas in midst of loss of two police officers in the line of duty
By John Kelly | May 11, 2021
National Police Week runs from May 9 to May 15 this year.