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Fort Bend judge celebrates Hindu festival; 'we are committed to honoring diverse communities to bring us together'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George celebrated the Hindu religious festival of Onam with other leaders in the community on Sept. 2.
'An exciting time to be in the 5th Ward': New 150-acre mixed-use project brings retail, restaurants, apartments, office space to Houston
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Midway, a Houston-area builder, is constructing a large project in the 5th Ward of Houston that will be utilized for mixed-use purposes.
Mattress Mack opens Houston store up for Hurricane Ida victims to 'sleep and eat for free'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 2, 2021
A furniture store owner offered up his brick-and-mortar as a safe haven for individuals fleeing Hurricane Ida that needed a place to sleep while waiting for the storm to pass.
Social Security Administration has helped 'Americans retire with dignity' for 86 years
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021
The Social Security Administration celebrated their 86th anniversary on Aug. 14.
Bettencourt slams Hidalgo's $100 incentive for first-time COVID shot: 'This is ripe for fraud'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo revealed on Aug. 17 that a new initiative will be incentivizing Texas residents with $100 to get the vaccine, which has drawn criticism from some GOP lawmakers.
METRO celebrates 42 years of making Houston 'accessible to all'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County celebrated its 42nd anniversary on Aug. 12.
New poll finds most Americans 'disapprove' of shaming those who haven't opted-in to COVID-19 vaccine
By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2021
The majority of Americans are against publicly shaming those who have chosen not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Green 'proud to fight for voting rights by any means necessary' after protest arrest
By Trina Thomas | Aug 9, 2021
After U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Fort Bend) took to the streets to protest Texas voting legislation on Aug. 3, he was arrested and given a citation for blocking traffic.
'A good first step': Menefee asks for public to provide input on I-45 project
By Trina Thomas | Aug 9, 2021
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is asking for the public's opinion on if the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) should continue to be funded or if it should be eliminated from the 10-year TxDOT’s Unified Transportation Project plan.
Half of Americans 'very concerned' with China's influence on U.S. government, poll shows
By Trina Thomas | Aug 4, 2021
A recent study revealed that the majority of Americans feel uneasy with China's sway over U.S. media, culture and government.
'I will never stop fighting for voting rights': Jackson Lee arrested for civil disobedience
By Trina Thomas | Aug 4, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) had a dramatic evening on July 29 as she was arrested in response to protesting for voting rights.
Wu: Abbott's executive order against mask mandate 'the type of thing you'd expect from Trump'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 2, 2021
State Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) is putting Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) on blast, calling his decision to sign an executive order to ban the enforcement of mask mandates in the state.
'Our hero': Turner honors John Lewis' legacy on the first anniversary of his death
By Trina Thomas | Jul 25, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and other lawmakers remembered John Lewis on the first anniversary of his death on July 17.
Hidalgo on visit to Comicpalooza 2021: 'The force was strong in Downtown Houston'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 25, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and all things anime recently swept through Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center for Comicpalooza 2021.
Jackson Lee 'excited' for opening of Houston's new Southmore Bridge
By Trina Thomas | Jul 24, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 14 that's been three years in the making for the new Southmore Bridge in Houston.
American Red Cross to public as the world heats up from climate change: 'Always have a plan for cool'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 22, 2021
As climate change is creating record-breaking temperatures this summer, the American Red Cross offers up their best tips and tricks on how to beat the heat.
Ellis: 'Harris County is committed to equitable recovery' with rental assistance program
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is providing reassurance to local tenants that still need rental assistance after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to extend the eviction moratorium through the end of July.
Turner pleads with public to help find suspect who allegedly shot, killed 17 year old
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pleads for the public's help locating a suspect after a road-rage incident left a teenager, musician and "one of the good guys," dead after an Astros game on July 6.
Turner selected as African American Mayors Association president: 'I look forward to elevating our voices'
By Trina Thomas | Jun 22, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was chosen for the role of president of the African American Mayors Association and was sworn in on May 12.
Granholm on Biden administration's clean energy plan: 'The president is all in'
By Trina Thomas | Jun 8, 2021
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited Houston on May 28 to discuss how to expand clean energy in the area moving forward.