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Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza opens to 'preserve the first lady's legacy'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and several other dignitaries recently joined the family of the late First Lady Barbara Bush to cut the ribbon to the Houston Public Library's Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza.
'We need to focus on so many other efforts': Hidalgo cancels $11 million vaccine outreach contract between Harris County, Elevated Strategies
By Trina Thomas | Sep 14, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will put a stop to an $11 million vaccine outreach contract.
Turner asks Houstonians to 'stay off the roads' as Tropical Storm Nicholas makes landfall
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 13, 2021
The City of Houston and other communities nearby are getting ready for the forecasted heavy rainfall and expected flooding as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves closer to the Texas coastline.
Abbott orders 'increased readiness' as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches Texas coastline
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 13, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) has ordered the state's resources to increase their readiness Sept. 12, the day before Tropical Storm Nicholas was forecasted to make landfall on the Texas coast.
'She was amazing': Galveston County reports first COVID-19-related death of child
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 13, 2021
A Bacliff mom doesn’t want to see any other parents have to suffer through the same COVID-19 ordeal she has.
McCaul 'works to pass funding' for domestic semiconductor production
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 13, 2021
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) is leading the charge in pushing for federal resources aimed at increasing semiconductor production in the U.S.
'Enough is enough': Jackson Lee slams Taliban for exclusion of women from government
By John Suayan | Sep 12, 2021
When the Taliban formally announced a new government to lead Afghanistan, it did so without naming women to leadership positions, prompting criticism from a Democratic member of Houston’s congressional delegation.
September poll: Veterans overwhelmingly disapprove of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 10, 2021
A new nationwide poll found the majority of veterans were not happy with how President Joe Biden handled the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.
Abbott reappoints 13 to Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
By Governor Greg Abbott Press Office | Sep 10, 2021
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed thirteen members to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council for terms set to expire on Aug. 31, 2023. The council advises the commission and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
'Texans love their dogs': Dog bill vetoed by Abbott returns to Texas Legislature
By John Kelly | Sep 10, 2021
Previously vetoed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act has found its way to the agenda of the upcoming third special session of the Texas Legislature.
'Just reporting the numbers is not enough': Turner mandates biweekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated city employees
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 10, 2021
On Sept. 8, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that all unvaccinated city employees must undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing.
Turner: 'If we don't take immediate action to combat climate change, future generations will suffer'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
Mayor Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) wants more people in the country to put their focus on climate change and the impact it's had on natural disasters following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ida.
Abbott calls for 'third special legislative session' of the Texas Legislature
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a third special legislative session, and there are five agenda items.
Abbott 'proud' to sign highly controversial voting bill into law
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has placed his signature on Senate Bill 1 on Sept. 7 after three months and two special sessions. It is supposed to take effect three months after the special legislative session, which will be right before the 2022 primary elections.
Turner remembers Hurricane Harvey: 'We will continue to build a stronger and resilient city'
By April Bamburg | Sep 9, 2021
In the years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas and Louisiana, the City of Houston has worked to rebuild, improve infrastructure and strengthen relationships with other organizations.
Texas Supreme Court sides with Abbott in approving arrest warrants for absent members of the Texas House
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 8, 2021
Following a series of injunctions granted by local district courts, the Texas Supreme Court has decided that the Texas House may issue arrest warrants for absent members, according to a report by The Hill.
Kamin wishes Jewish Houstonians a 'happy, healthy and peaceful' new year
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 7, 2021
The Jewish community in Houston and around the world are celebrating the start of their new year with a religious holiday called Rosh Hashanah and both local and national elected officials are recognizing the occasion.
Alcorn 'starstruck' during tour of Houston's Johnson Space Center
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 7, 2021
Houston City Councilor At-Large Sallie Alcorn joined several other dignitaries including the current head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Bill Nelson on a tour of the Johnson Space Center.
Houston City Council member Sallie Alcorn plans joint virtual sidewalk summit
By Julie Johnson | Sep 7, 2021
Join Houston Council Members David W. Robinson and Sallie Alcorn for a Houston Sidewalk Summit at 5 p.m. on Sept. 21.
'This bill will now hold industry to higher standards of safety': New storage tank safety laws now in effect
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
A new state law designed to enhance safety for above-ground storage tanks recently went into effect.