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News from August 2021
Abbott calls second special session of Texas Legislature to 'finish the work that was started'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 5, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has made good on his promise to call another special session of the Texas Legislature, which is to begin on Aug. 7 at noon.
Texas 'first in the country' to make buying sex a felony
By John Breslin | Aug 5, 2021
Jail time for buyers of sex is aimed at reducing demand, but is only one element of a much larger package of measures recently passed as part of the ongoing campaign against human trafficking in Texas.
'It's inevitable': Decrease in Border Patrol response leads to increase in human trafficking
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 5, 2021
Texas Department of Public Safety director Col. Steven McCraw reports that human traffickers have been pushing large numbers of undocumented immigrants across the U.S.-Mexico border in targeted locations to distract the Border Patrol with the lengthy process of detaining excess numbers of immigrants.
Three-time medalist Osterman to throw 'first pitch' at Astros game
By Art Benavidez | Aug 5, 2021
A Houston native fresh off of competing in the Tokyo Olympics, with pitching experience of her own, will be on hand at the Astros game Aug. 6 to throw out the first pitch.
Emergency policies have to come to an end
By Charles Blain | Aug 4, 2021
The adage “never let a good crisis go to waste” is one that has been embraced by officials in Texas and across the country over the last 18 months.
Poll finds 'pride' and 'patriotism' are popular sentiments around the American flag
By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021
If a new poll is any indication, Americans will feel pride and patriotism when watching the Tokyo Olympics – as those are the sentiments people expressed when they see the U.S. flag.
Poll: About half of Americans oppose schools teaching critical race theory
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 4, 2021
A recent poll conducted by Convention of States Action (COSA) and the Trafalgar Group shows that parents in the U.S. believe that parents should take action if critical race theory is being taught in their child's school.
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.
'An amazing finish': Taylor native wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021
A Taylor native has received a medal in the track and field competition of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
'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.
'A big win for Houston': City celebrates grand reopening of Harvey-damaged apartment complex
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 4, 2021
Bellfort Park Apartments celebrated its grand reopening on July 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to a report by Community Impact.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 56% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 4, 2021
A total of 1,412 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 56% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Kamin warns against road rage: 'Please take the high road'
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 3, 2021
Houston police will be targeting aggressive drivers in response to an increase in road rage calls and incidents, according to a report by KHOU 11.
'The Biden administration is completely failing': Human trafficking rates in Texas soar as border crisis intensifies
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2021
Human trafficking arrests in Texas are skyrocketing as the ongoing border crisis continues to surge.
Abbott praises Texas' 'young, growing and skilled workforce' for job surge in state
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 2, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently praised job growth in the state in a press release after the release of June employment data by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
'Truly a music legend': Abbott mourns passing of ZZ Top member Dusty Hill
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 2, 2021
Dusty Hill, the bassist for ZZ Top, recently died on July 28 at the age of 72, according to a report by TMZ.
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.
'It punishes regular hard-working folks': Seliger introduces bill to eliminate Abbott's line-item veto authority
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 1, 2021
Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) has recently introduced legislation in the Special Legislative Session that would eliminate Gov. Greg Abbott's line-item veto power, according to a report by the Texas Tribune.
'Our friendship has set a strong foundation': Turner celebrates 60 years of sister city relationship with Taipei
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 1, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is celebrating 60 years since the beginning of Houston's Sister City relationship with Taipei.
Anchía: Absent Texas Democrats had 'no choice' but to go to Washington, D.C. to avoid a controversial vote
By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 1, 2021
Elected Democrats in the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott have entered a public dispute after Democrats went to Washington, D.C. to avoid a vote for an election integrity bill.