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News from May 2021
Carnival Cruise Line President Duffy 'impressed with' Port of Galveston as Carnival Cruises return to port
By Christina Heath | May 6, 2021
The Federal Maritime Commission with the Port of Galveston hosted a rally focused on emphasizing the importance of the Port of Galveston as the fourth most popular cruise homeport located in the United States.
'Texas has highest percentage of uninsured citizens': Health care expansion fails at state level
By Christina Heath | May 4, 2021
A resolution for the Texas Legislature to expand health care access statewide passed unanimously in the Harris County Commissioners Court, but later failed in the Texas House.
Babin: 'Border is in worse shape than it ever has been'
By T.H. Lawrence | May 4, 2021
Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) said the U.S.-Mexico border crisis is getting worse, and that President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are not helping.
Shortage of skilled workers hampers busy builders, plumbers 'in short supply'
By T.H. Lawrence | May 3, 2021
Michael Dishberger said the shortage of skilled workers to finish new homes isn’t a novel problem but is has become a critical one in the current environment.
Veteran builder: Lumber price increase ‘astronomical’
By T.H. Lawrence | May 3, 2021
Michael Dishberger uses one word to describe the increase in the cost of lumber.
Bill to end non-jailable offense arrests would 'save lives and freedom,' Reynolds says
By Karen Kidd | May 3, 2021
A co-author of bipartisan bill that would ban arrests on non-jailable offenses, which passed the Texas House last week and is headed into the Senate, is urging his fellow lawmakers to support the legislation for the sake of justice in the state.
McCaul recognizes Bikers Against Child Abuse: 'Thank you for remaining vigilant in combatting child abuse' in Texas
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 3, 2021
As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) – who has introduced legislation to combat child abuse – recently offered his gratitude to allies in the fight against child abuse and human trafficking.
No. 3 nationally ranked Mustangs 'conclude 22-5A play as outright undefeated district champions'
By Savannah Howe | May 3, 2021
It was almost too easy for the Mustangs this season.
Friendswood's Cowie signs with OLLU Baseball: 'I'd like to thank my parents and all the coaches who have helped me along the way'
By Savannah Howe | May 3, 2021
Friendswood High School's (FHS) Collin Cowie has a lot to look forward to after he graduates from FHS this spring.