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News from 2021
ERCOT says it is prepared for 'higher' summer electric load forecast
By Tom Lawrence | May 17, 2021
As June approaches, Texans are preparing for another broiling summer, and so is the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Santa Fe HS to unveil 'The Unfillable Chair' honoring those lost in 2018 shooting
By Christina Heath | May 17, 2021
Santa Fe High School students have created a memorial to honor the lives lost in a deadly shooting on May 18, 2018 that left eight students and two teachers dead and many others injured.
'Back to back state champs': Lutheran South Academy wins baseball state championship
By Glenn Minnis | May 16, 2021
Lutheran South Academy defeated Southwest Christian School Fort Worth and capped off its TAPPS Division 11 State Championship back-to-back title run with a 16-0 whitewashing of Southwest Christian.
'Every dining experience is memorable': Galveston restaurant is 'The Spot' to be
By Andy Nghiem | May 16, 2021
Dennis Byrd is a born-and-bred Galvestonian and president of Island Famous, Inc., a hospitality company operating three local beachfront properties.
Texas could create impactful reform of the criminal justice system with 'George Floyd Act'
By April Bamburg | May 16, 2021
Calls for criminal justice and police accountability reform have been growing louder over the years, but the death of George Floyd in May 2020 may have turned up the volume even more.
Households 'struggling with the cost of internet service' can now apply for Emergency Broadband Benefits
By Christin Nielsen | May 15, 2021
Families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who cannot afford internet access can now apply for Emergency Broadband Benefits, or EBB.
Middleton: HB 764 'eliminates unnecessary STARR tests, gives more flexibility to school districts regarding standardized tests'
By John Sammon | May 15, 2021
Texas State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) indicated a bill approved by the Legislature on May 7 that cuts funding for state-imposed testing of students saves residents money and removes an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy.
Weber says Cheney was 'out-of-step with a majority of the conference' as reason for her departure
By Christina Heath | May 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) opened up on social media to discuss why the GOP recently removed Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from her position at No. 3 House GOP leader.
'One step closer to protecting pregnant workers': New bill protects pregnant women from workplace discrimination
By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to protect pregnant women from employment discrimination.
Turner to lead the African American Mayors Association to tackle the 'needs of local communities, the tailored policies necessary to address them'
By Karla Florez | May 15, 2021
The African American Mayors Association has appointed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to president.
Garcia helps present I Am Vanessa Guillén Act to help prevent future 'aggressive and counterproductive leadership' on military premises
By Karla Florez | May 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) is a part of the group of Congress members who gathered at Fort Hood to continue the investigation of the U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s death and introduce the I Am Vanessa Guillén Act, a legislation in her name, intended to enforce discipline acts following sexual assault accusations.
Houston Spaceport’s Collins Aerospace facility to provide 'cutting-edge innovations'
By Karla Florez | May 15, 2021
Houston Spaceport has established a new partner company, Collins Aerospace.
'Vaccines are a gift': Hidalgo voices support for vaccines as CDC loosens measures for fully vaccinated people
By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2021
On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that fully vaccinated individuals can resume activities without wearing a mask or practicing social distancing.
Crenshaw: 'Not even temporary blindness will prevent me from doing my job'
By April Bamburg | May 15, 2021
Rep. Dan Crenshaw is recovering from surgery for a detached retina in his left eye, and didn’t let that surgery and temporary blindness stop him from doing his job.
'President Biden needs to wake up': Weber sharply criticizes Biden amidst fuel shortage
By John Kelly | May 14, 2021
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm stated that the Colonial Pipeline would be returning to normal operations following a ransomware attack.
Turner: Houston has 'made strides to build ecosystem' as city is named No. 2 technology hub in U.S.
By John Sammon | May 14, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the City of Houston is on its way to becoming one of the technology hubs in the U.S. thanks to a migration of highly skilled workers attracted by its job market.
'So heartbreaking': Lee expresses concern amidst Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calls for two-state solution
By John Kelly | May 14, 2021
The Israeli government and Hamas recently began another conflict amidst the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
'Texas supports law and order': New bill will impose more severe penalties for interfering with emergency vehicles
By Andy Nghiem | May 14, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives recently passed a bill to increase criminal penalties and make jail time mandatory for the crime of obstructing emergency vehicles.
'We must stand strong with Israel': Middleton denounces violence in Israel
By Andy Nghiem | May 14, 2021
Texas State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) spoke out against the recent violence in Israel and called on the Biden administration to support the Israeli government.
'I pushed myself too hard': Creighton recovers after collapsing on Senate floor
By John Kelly | May 14, 2021
State Sen. Brandon Creighton has recovered after collapsing on the Senate floor on May 5.