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News from 2021
Lee applauds Biden for 'first important step of major vaccine distribution to India'
By April Bamburg | Jun 6, 2021
It’s no secret that India has been struggling with COVID-19 outbreaks – in early May, the country was the world’s worst hotspot when the death toll peaked at more than 414,000 fatalities.
Abbott approves measures that 'will stop cities from defunding the police, enhance penalties for criminal activities'
By Karla Florez | Jun 6, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed multiple legislative bills requiring certain cities to seek approval from the public to defund their local police departments.
'We wanted to win': Montgomery takes second at golf 5A championship
By Glenn Minnis | Jun 6, 2021
The Montgomery Lady Bears golf team staged a spirited final round comeback in the UIL Class 5A State Championships, erasing a four-stroke deficit to finish second overall at the White Wing Golf Club.
Houston Zoo welcomes baby boy elephant Teddy, looks forward to 'introducing him to Houston'
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
The Houston Zoo has welcomed a new addition to the family with the birth of male elephant Teddy.
'There's a lot of interest': Darth Vader house hits the market with asking price of $4.3 million
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 6, 2021
Living in an iconic Star Wars villain's helmet may be a dream for some fans of the films, but it very well could be a reality for someone looking for a Houston home with an architectural edge and a multimillion dollar budget.
'An important and encouraging milestone': Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level to yellow
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently lowered the COVID-19 threat level from orange to yellow, which is one step away from the safest level possible.
Garcia lauds bill to 'create the local authority to build the Coastal Barrier/Ike Dike'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
Legislation pertaining to safeguarding the Texas Gulf Coast against natural disasters currently awaits Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature and is one step closer to becoming law.
'Wade made a lasting, positive difference in Houston': Texas Senate honors late Houston mayoral advisor Keith Wade
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
The Texas state Senate late in its session remembered Keith Wade, the late mayoral advisor in Houston who died of COVID-19 last year.
'Don't wait until it’s too late': Hidalgo encourages residents to get flood insurance for 2021 hurricane season
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
As Texas enters the hurricane season, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging local residents to apply for flood insurance and make sure existing flood insurance policies are up to date.
College scholarships available 'for students under 18 who get their vaccines' in Harris County
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said that students under the age of 18 that get vaccinated could receive college scholarships.
Houston's East End Market holds grand opening 'with over $3 million' for businesses
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
East End Maker Hub (EEMH), which celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, June 3, works to help the Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation (UP CDC) and TXRX.
'Enough is enough, Ken': Bush challenges Paxton in Texas attorney general race
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush has said that he plans to challenge current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for attorney general.
Houston Memorial places second in 6A state golf championship
By Glenn Minnis | Jun 6, 2021
Houston Memorial High recently finished second in the 6A state golf championship, earning the Mustangs their best tournament showing in school history.
Texas set to ban private money to manage elections; practice called 'rife for corruption'
By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 5, 2021
The Texas Legislature has sent Gov. Greg Abbott legislation that will ban local election officials from accepting private money to underwrite the management of elections.
Payton Berry of Stratford takes second in State 2A golf championship
By Glenn Minnis | Jun 5, 2021
The wins keep on coming for Stratford High girls’ golfer Payton Berry.
'Largest single-day sporting event in Houston' welcomes in-person event in 2022
By John Sammon | Jun 4, 2021
The Chevron Houston Marathon, one of the city’s biggest yearly events attracting thousands of people, will be back on track for the 2022 event after the closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'It's good to be back in the chambers': Houston City Council reconvenes amidst heated budget debate
By John Kelly | Jun 4, 2021
The Houston City Council held the first in-person agenda session at city hall since the beginning of COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 14% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 4, 2021
A total of 396 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 14 percent decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'It's exciting': Texas offers Free Fishing Day June 5
By Karen Kidd | Jun 3, 2021
Cast'em if you've got'em, especially this Saturday, June 5, when an oh-fish-ial license won't be required all day in any Texas body of water.
Despite popularity, guaranteed basic income is not the answer to upward mobility
By Charles Blain, president of the Urban Reform Institute | Jun 3, 2021
Few public policy ideas have spread as fast as guaranteed basic income has across America’s largest local governments.