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'Heartbroken': Brady remembers Conroe police chief John Lindon
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 25, 2021
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) is remembering police chief John Lindon who died on July 6.
'We want to create that more livable city': Turner celebrates completion of Southmore Bridge project
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
The Southmore Bridge reconstruction project was recently completed and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said it's a big step for the city.
Abbott 'proud' of local athletes traveling to Tokyo for the Olympic Games
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is giving his well wishes to Texas athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games to compete.
'This is Biden's America': Babin blames crime increase on Biden administration
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 16, 2021
U.S. Rep Brian Babin (R-Woodville) said that a recent surge in crime in the United States is because of a lack of support for law enforcement from the Democrats and President Joe Biden's administration.
Abbott: Texas economy 'booming,' unemployment benefits 'no longer necessary' after pandemic
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 16, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that federal unemployment benefits are no longer necessary and that the Texas economy is rebounding after the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Big cats aren't pets': Fletcher urges Congress to pass Big Cat Public Safety Act
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has issued her support of the Big Cat Public Safety Act after a tiger was recently on the loose in the suburbs of Houston.
'We are ready to assist': Fletcher ready to help Haiti after president assassinated
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 15, 2021
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher said she's ready to help Haiti after the assassination of its president and an attack on its first lady.
'Just what we need:' Eternal Gandhi Museum to open its doors in Houston
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 11, 2021
Houston will soon see the doors of the Eternal Gandhi Museum open to the public with the goal of preserving the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.
'Wish you well:' Nelson will not seek re-election for Texas Senate
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 11, 2021
State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston) gave his well wishes to State Sen. Jane Nelson as she announces her decision not to seek re-election in 2022.
'Substantial step:' Texas becomes first state to punish sex buyers with felonies
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 9, 2021
Texas has become the first state to punish those who pay for sex with a felony.
Texas community colleges will offer bachelor's degrees and 'give countless more Texans access' with new law
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 8, 2021
A new Texas law allows community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees.
'Now's the time:' Adoption fees waived at Harris County Pets through July 11
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 8, 2021
Adoption fees are waived for furry friends at Harris County Pets through Sunday, July 11.
'Good news for Houston firefighters:' Houston City Council approves 18% pay increase for local firefighters
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 2, 2021
The Houston City Council has approved an 18% pay increase for local firefighters and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says it's about time.
Alvarado celebrates Houston's Biles as an 'inspiration' for making it on the U.S. Tokyo Olympics gymnastics team
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 2, 2021
State Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) is celebrating a gymnast from Houston for making it to the Tokyo Olympics on the U.S. team.
Harris County votes to add administrator position to 'upgrade their governance structure'
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is celebrating the creation of a county administrator position as a win for the area.
Biden, Emhoff visit Houston Astros as part of 'Vaccinate at the Plate' initiative
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff recently visited Minute Maid Park to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Fletcher 'pleased to announce' $10 million for Barker Watershed repairs
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 28, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) said that $10 million in federal funding will go toward storm repairs at the Barker Reservoir Watershed, according to a news release from her office.
'It doesn't make doggone sense:' Miles speaks out against Houston's Fifth Ward 'cancer cluster'
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 26, 2021
The State of Texas held a public meeting on a proposed plan submitted by Union Pacific Railroad Company to clean up an inactive creosote facility in Houston's Fifth Ward.
Turner 'honored' to welcome Houston Dynamo's, Houston Dash's new majority owner
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 24, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner extended a welcome to the Houston Dynamo's and Houston Dash's new majority owner, Ted Segal, in a Twitter post.