News from July 2025
OPINION: Births in Harris County on downward trend for last decade
By Bill King | Jul 1, 2025
According to the Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics, births in Harris County reached a peak of 73,427 in 2015. After 2015, the birth rate began to decline steadily.
Pasadena receives Music Friendly certification from Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | Jul 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Pasadena has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Texas secures federal approval for women's health waiver until 2030
By Houston Daily | Jul 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the renewal of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) Healthy Texas Women federal Medicaid demonstration waiver.
Governor Abbott announces special election date for Texas Senate District 9
By Houston Daily | Jul 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special election for the Texas Senate District 9 seat.