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News from June 2021
Garcia on National Immigrant Heritage Month: 'Immigrants make our country better'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 14, 2021
President Joe Biden recently declared June as National Immigrant Heritage Month by issuing a proclamation on June 1, honoring the achievements of previous generations of immigrants.
'Vaccine passports are now prohibited': Abbott signs ban into law
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 13, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill preventing businesses from requiring individuals to provide proof of their coronavirus vaccination before providing services, according to a report by The Texas Tribune.
Babin condemns Omar's Israel comments as 'offensive and disgusting'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
A congresswoman's recent remarks on Israel and the American military has come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats.
McCaul 'pleased' over passage of U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 13, 2021
A bipartisan bill aimed at boosting America's technological advancements and increasing domestic semiconductor manufacturing has made it through one chamber of the Legislative Branch by passing in the U.S. Senate.
Kamin organizes community cleanup to address Houston's 'out of control' violence
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 13, 2021
Houston has seen a noticeable uptick in violent crimes recently and one city council member has expressed her concerns publicly and her plans to "cleanup" an area of the city that was recently the scene of a shooting.
Jackson Lee 'outraged' by Burkina Faso massacre
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 13, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) decried the violence and killings which occurred on June 5 in the nation of Burkina Faso, Africa, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people.
'A time to raise awareness': June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
By Karen Kidd | Jun 13, 2021
Texas State Rep. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) wants everyone to remember that June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and to go do something about it.
'Devastation on people’s eyes': Walle recalls destructive 2001 tropical storm Allison
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
Last week marked 20 years since Tropical Storm Allison touched down and caused massive devastation to Houston and the surrounding regions.
'House Dems should be ashamed': Bettencourt condemns House Democrats for not passing bail reform bill
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is calling for bail reform in Texas following cases of individuals committing crimes while on bail release.
Abbott signs weatherization measures into law to 'improve the reliability of the state's power grid'
By Karla Florez | Jun 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a pair of ERCOT-related bills to improve the state’s main grid operator and modify the agency’s operation governing abilities power grid following February’s winter storm.
'Spirit of Houston': Astrodome Conservancy seeks opinions from public on how to restore the Eighth Wonder of the World
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
Astrodome Conservancy is a private nonprofit organization that is committed to preserving and restoring the Houston Astrodome.
Houston Horror Film Fest opens June 25
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 11, 2021
The Houston Horror Film Fest will run June 25-27 Marriott Hotel (South Hobby), 9100 Gulf Freeway in Houston.
'More than 100 complaints of stolen and lost mail': Fletcher demands investigation following rising complaints of missing mail
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) demands an investigation into what she asserts is two years of extensive mail theft in her district, Texas' Seventh Congressional District.
Abbott signs bill to promote awareness of Texas' 'rich' history
By David Beasley | Jun 11, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed legislation creating the 1836 Project to promote awareness of the state's history, prosperity and democratic freedom.
Turner: 'The best is still to come' as George Bush Intercontinental Airport celebrates 52 years
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 11, 2021
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has been providing air travel in Houston for more than a half a century and recently marked another year of service with its 52nd anniversary on June 8.
Texas gained $4 billion in 2019 due to migration, study finds
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 11, 2021
The collective wealth of Texas residents increased $4 billion in 2019 due to population migration trends, according to a new analysis of Internal Revenue Service data by the nonprofit Wirepoints website.
Fletcher calls for more federal restaurant aid as pandemic leaves 'devastating' impacts
By David Beasley | Jun 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) wants more federal aid for restaurants struggling to survive damage from the COVID-19 pandemic.
'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.
Harris County Commissioners hold 'first in-person meeting' since start of pandemic
By John Sammon | Jun 10, 2021
The Harris County Commission held its first in-person meeting in Houston in over a year, a sign that the COVID-19 pandemic is easing.