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Kamin on Houston's first-ever paid parental leave policy: 'It’s time, and I am so thankful that we have the opportunity to do this'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2022
The Houston City Council unanimously approved the city's first-ever paid parental leave policy on Wednesday (April 13), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Abbott on arrival of migrants in nation's capital: 'Texas is bringing the border to [Biden]'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2022
The first bus carrying migrants from the southern border on Wednesday (April 13) arrived in Washington, D.C. just a week following Gov. Greg Abbott's announcement to send them to the steps of the U.S. Capitol, according to a report from The Hill, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2022
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, March 24.
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2022
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, March 24.
Hidalgo on staffer indictments: 'I'm very confident that, when the facts are known, my team will be cleared'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed the felony indictments on Tuesday (April 12) against three of her senior staff members, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. The county judge, a Democrat, said she still stands with the staffers, who are each accused of misuse of official information and tampering with records, the station reported.
City of Houston Economic Development Committee met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 12, 2022
City of Houston Economic Development Committee met Thursday, March 24.
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met March 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 12, 2022
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 23.
Attorney on Hidalgo senior staffer's indictment: 'He ultimately will be vindicated'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
Felony indictments were issued against three senior members of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's staff on Monday (April 11) as part of the criminal investigation into the $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract the county awarded and then cancelled last year, according to Houston-based media outlets.
City of Houston City Council met March, 22 & 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 11, 2022
City of Houston City Council met March, 22 & 23
City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met March 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 11, 2022
City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met Tuesday, March 22.
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Dec. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 9, 2022
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Dec. 14.
International District Public Safety Committee met March 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2022
International District Public Safety Committee met Thursday, March 17.
International Business & Economic Development Committee met March 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2022
International Business & Economic Development Committee met Thursday, March 17.
Turner on Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation: 'Another door has been opened'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner lauded the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday (April 7).
Houston-area suburb's leadership on police chief's alleged OT payments: 'This information was not well received by your city representatives'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
The police chief of a west Houston-area suburb is on administrative leave as officials determine a response of his alleged overtime payments. Spring Valley Village Chief of Police Loyd Evans stands accused of paying himself up to $300,000 for overtime during the last two years, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Abbott on plan to bus migrants to D.C.: 'Texas will immediately begin taking unprecedented action'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
As part of the state's efforts to address the crisis at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday (April 6) announced a new plan to place migrants on buses and send them to Washington, D.C., a press release issued by the governor's office said. The move is in response to the Biden administration's decision to scrap Title 42 next month.
City of Houston Planning Commission met March 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2022
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, March 17.
Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met March 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2022
Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 16.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 6% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 6, 2022
A total of 196 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 6% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Cagle on potential revocation of Hidalgo's emergency powers: 'It’s time we get back to normal'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
One of the two Republican members on the Harris County Commissioners Court asserted that the COVID-19 emergency powers granted to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo two years ago no longer apply, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle is demanding those powers be revoked, citing Harris County's current COVID threat level of yellow and President Joe Biden's call for a return to normalcy, the station reported.