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News from May 2021
'Great bill': Bettencourt applauds Texas Senate's recent approval of public anti-camping legislation
By Timothy Stuckey | May 28, 2021
House Bill 1925 (HB 1925), which authorizes a statewide ban on homeless encampments, was recently approved by the Texas Senate by a vote of 28 to three, according to a press report.
'These incidents cannot continue to occur': Green urges Senate to approve George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
By Timothy Stuckey | May 28, 2021
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) recently urged the United States Senate to pass legislation that would resolve a variety of policies and concerns regarding police conduct and transparency in law enforcement.
Middleton passes resolution urging Congress to drop proposed 'court-packing' legislation
By Timothy Stuckey | May 28, 2021
State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) and The Texas House of Representatives recently passed legislation asking Congress to amend the US Constitution to keep the number of Supreme Court Justices at nine.
Houston offers unique experience with downtown tunnels that 'link dozens of office towers'
By Bree Gonzales | May 27, 2021
Houston offers a unique experience with a seven-mile underground tunnel system covering 95 city blocks.
Hidalgo requests investigation of Hurricane Harvey funding formula as Houston, Harris County 'received nothing'
By Timothy Stuckey | May 27, 2021
Judge Lina Hidalgo of Harris County has asked President Joe Biden's Department of Housing and Urban Development to investigate the formula used to assess federal funding allocations after Houston and Harris County's applications were denied, according to a press report.
Hernandez sponsors bill to provide ‘readily-accessible lifeline’ to teens in crisis
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 27, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives recently passed a piece of legislation aimed at helping to prevent youth suicide by adding information to student identification cards encouraging those who need it to seek help.
Gallegos urges Houstonians to ‘file complaints each and every time’ trains block roadways
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 27, 2021
Houston City Council member Robert Gallegos is urging local residents to take action and report incidents of stopped and idling trains blocking roadways around the city, which he said are not just an inconvenience, but a safety concern.
‘I am doing much better’: Thierry updates constituents on her health following emergency room visit
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
A recent hospital stay for state Rep. Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) came in light of health concerns for the representative, but tests came back negative for anything serious, and may have been related to muscle cramps.
'Faith is essential in many Texans' lives': Texas lawmakers push effort to exempt religious organizations from future shutdowns
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
In response to concerns raised during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding restrictions that extended to churches, a piece of legislation currently being considered by the Texas House of Representatives would deem all houses of worship as “essential.”
'Pronto Pay handles accessed wages': Houston-based company helps employees get access to payments before payday
By Kyla Asbury | May 26, 2021
A Houston startup is making it easier for employees to get paid before payday with its app.
'Success': Hats, Hearts & Horseshoes event raises over $280,000 for Bo's Place
By Kyla Asbury | May 26, 2021
The fifth annual Hats, Hearts & Horseshoes raised more than $280,000 to benefit Bo's Place, which offers grief support for families, adults and children at no cost.
Bonnen supports end to federal unemployment additions: ‘Texas is fully open’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
After June 26, Texans will no longer be able to participate in either the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, which supplemented normal unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Juan Jose Alamos Montelongo
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Juan Jose Alamos Montelongo, age 59, of Houston, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021.
Charley Yvonne Sellman
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Charley Yvonne McKenney Sellman, 94 of Houston, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Myron Scott Butler
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Myron Scott Butler, age 62, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021.
William Dalton Wood Sr.
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
William Dalton Wood Sr., 70, was called Home to the Lord 17 May 2021. Born to Charles & Nettie Wood on 10 July 1950 in McVeigh, Kentucky.
Lorna Mae McCraw
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Lorna Mae Bailey McCraw passed into the arms of Jesus May 22, 2021 just short of her 100th birthday.
Bruce Nelson Shell
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Bruce Nelson Shell, 78, of Baytown, Texas passed away on May 22, 2021.
Jimmy OSBORNE
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Jimmy Lee Osborne, age 75, of Baytown TX, formerly of Charleston and Boone County, WV, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021 in Houston Methodist Hospital after experiencing a stroke.
Erica Rene Wroblewski
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Erica Rene Wroblewski (Allen), 35, of League City, TX, formerly of Carmel, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.