Houston Daily

News from July 2025


OPINION: Births in Harris County on downward trend for last decade

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

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

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

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special election for the Texas Senate District 9 seat.