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'Let's end the demand': New law makes buying sex in Texas a felony offense
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
On Sept. 1, a new Texas state law went into effect that criminalizes the purchase of sex as a felony.
'One of the greatest Texans of all time': Fort Bend County judge memorializes former Texas Gov. Ann Richards
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Sept. 1 marked the 88th birthday of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards who died of cancer on Sept. 13, 2006 at the age of 72.
'Wishing him and his family the best': Gallegos congratulates newly confirmed Houston Parks and Rec director
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
Houston's new Parks and Recreation Department director has the congratulations of at least one city council member.
'We celebrate diversity': Houston renames UH road after MLK
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
Houston City Council's recent vote to rename a road on the University of Houston's campus to Martin Luther King Boulevard is a nod toward HU's reputation for inclusion and diversity, city and university officials said.
'The first in decades': New Harris County felony court handles almost 2,500 cases in its first day
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
A new Harris County felony court has finished its first few days in an expansion local officials hope will start to address a longtime backlog in criminal cases.
Babin, other Texas lawmakers call for Biden's resignation: 'We have no confidence in Biden'
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
Texas U.S. House Rep. Brian Babin and two other members of Texas' Congressional Delegation recently joined 11 other House lawmakers calling for President Joe Biden's impeachment, but it seems very unlikely to happen.
'Here to help': Fletcher meets with Houston-based veterans service group amid Afghan evacuation aftermath
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
The U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan is over but Democrat Texas U.S. House Rep. Lizzie Fletcher said she is still reaching out to Afghans, U.S. veterans and others from the now-over war who might still need help.
'Texas will always defend the right to life': Six-week abortion ban law takes effect
By Zachary Richter | Sep 5, 2021
On Sept. 1, a new law was passed in Texas that now makes accessing abortion difficult for women because it bans the process after six weeks into pregnancy.
'Permitless carry' law allows Texans to carry handguns without permission or training
By Zachary Richter | Sep 5, 2021
Texas previously required its citizens to undergo a background check and training and get a permit to carry a handgun. But now, with this new law, all such requirements have been withdrawn. Gun rights advocates have highly praised this law.
'Humiliating': Brady criticizes Biden administration for pull out of Afghanistan before imposed deadline
By Zachary Richter | Sep 3, 2021
Celebratory fireworks by the Taliban rang out in Kabul as the last of the U.S. flights leave Afghanistan one day prior to the imposed deadline on Aug. 30.
'The ultimate sacrifice': Jackson Lee mourns service members killed in Kabul attack
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) said the 13 American service members who lost their lives in last month's attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul made the ultimate sacrifice.
Hidalgo: 'People are dying needlessly' as Harris County faces nurse, hospital bed shortages
By Emily Bevard | Sep 3, 2021
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, a mass nurse shortage in Harris County has drawn attention from Judge Lina Hidalgo, outlining a $30 million investment to bring in 622 new nurses to the county.
'It is crystal clear to me that TxDOT is ready': I-45 expansion project moves forward
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
A controversial project that seeks to expand I-45 and reroute it around Downtown Houston received the state’s blessing to push forward.
'Any real, freedom-loving Texan should be ashamed': Hidalgo criticizes voting reform bill's passage
By Ariana Chiarenza | Sep 3, 2021
Judge Lina Hidalgo of Harris County condemned and criticized the passage of a Republican-backed election security bill on Aug. 27.
Bail reform bill headed to Abbott's desk as he deems it necessary to 'keep dangerous criminals off our streets'
By Emily Bevard | Sep 2, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives voted to pass the Republican-backed bail reform bill seeking to set new rules for the release of defendants on monetary bonds.
'Our hospitals are at the brink': Lack of ICU beds to blame for Army veteran's death from treatable illness
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
The lack of ICU beds caused by rising COVID-19 hospitalizations has been blamed for the death of an Army veteran from a treatable illness.
'Women play a vital role': Houston Women's Commission holds inaugural meeting
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
The Houston Women's Commission, which was approved by the Houston City Council last month, held its inaugural meeting on Aug. 30, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Councilwomen Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and Karla Cisneros in attendance.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 2% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 1, 2021
A total of 2,708 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 2% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'We celebrate 185 years': Houston commemorates anniversary of city founding
By John Kelly | Sep 1, 2021
The City of Houston turned 185 on Aug. 30.
'Texas is sending emergency resources': Abbott pledges Hurricane Ida aid
By John Kelly | Sep 1, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stated on Aug. 30 that he has ordered emergency resources and personnel to be deployed to Louisiana, which had been hit by Hurricane Ida.