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News from 2021
Fletcher's proposed CARS for Vets Act 'provides a critical fix to allow disabled veterans to replace the adapted vehicles they need'
By Timothy Stuckey | May 30, 2021
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) recently proposed the Care Access Resources for Vets Act (CARS) in an effort to make it easier for disabled veterans to get vehicles that have been adjusted to meet their specific needs, according to a press release.
Yellowstone Schools' first college grads lauded for 'one of the first steps toward building a more just society'
By Trina Thomas | May 30, 2021
Yellowstone Schools celebrated its first students to receive college educations at its annual event April 8.
Abbott removes Texas from federal pandemic unemployment programs, claims the Texas 'economy is booming'
By April Bamburg | May 30, 2021
Although the unemployment benefit boost from the federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program will continue through September, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he will end the program in June.
'Sanity and safety will return': Abbott says he'll sign bill punishing cities that defund police departments
By April Bamburg | May 30, 2021
As communities across the country take aim at police reform and budgeting, the Texas House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this month that punishes cities that cut police funding.
New Clear Creek ISD superintendent Williams: 'Next year it will look more like a pre-pandemic school year'
By John Sammon | May 30, 2021
Dr. Eric Williams, new superintendent of the Clear Creek Independent School District (ISD) in League City, Texas, said during an interview that getting back to a post COVID-19 pandemic curriculum this year is a big first step in his tenure.
Brady: 'We are seeing the highest inflation rates in decades thanks to Biden's economic blunders'
By April Bamburg | May 30, 2021
This Memorial Day weekend, there are more than 30 million Americans are expected to travel, and that’s 60% more people traveling than during the Memorial Day weekend last year, during the economic shutdown.
Houston Botanic Garden hosts all new BotaniCamp to help Houston youth 'grow appreciation of the natural world'
By Karla Florez | May 30, 2021
Elementary school children are invited to participate in the recently launched Houston Botanic Garden's BotaniCamp.
'Holding people accountable': Houston City Council approves stiffer fines for illegal dumping
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2021
On May 26, the Houston City Council approved a measure that will increase fines for the illegal dumping of refuse.
Turner commits to building a transit 'system that provides travel choices' during State of Mobility address
By Karla Florez | May 30, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his sixth consecutive State of Mobility address speech on May 27.
Miles commemorates the 30th anniversary of 'Houston legend' Mickey Leland's Environmental Internship Program
By Timothy Stuckey | May 30, 2021
Sen. Borris Miles (D-Houston) recently commemorated the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program's (MLEIP) 30th anniversary on May 26.
Legislators express 'collective dissatisfaction' with GLO decision to exclude Harris County, City of Houston from receiving flood funding
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2021
Harris County lawmakers have joined together to rebuke the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for not including Houston and Harris County for Hurricane Harvey federal funding.
Abbott advises Texas locals to prepare 'essentials your family will need' ahead of hurricane season
By Karla Florez | May 29, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urges Texan residents to prepare for potential evacuation and shelter warnings amid this year’s hurricane season, which was welcomed with the declaration of Hurricane Ana by the National Hurricane Center.
'It changed my life': Plummer recalls agony of struggling with COVID-19, isolation
By John Sammon | May 28, 2021
Houston City Councilwoman Letitia Plummer recalled the agonies of getting the COVID-19 virus last year, but added that the worst part was how the illness isolated her from other people.
Election law bill 'not designed to protect Americans’ vote,' say three U.S. representatives
By T.H. Lawrence | May 28, 2021
Republican congressmen say HR 1 must be rejected to defend election integrity
'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.