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Houston introduces new citizen portal to help city 'better handle increased demand'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 23, 2021
Houston has recently introduced its newly enhanced citizen portal for city service requests, city information or to report non-emergency issues by dialing 311.
Hidalgo on Houston ISD mandating masks: ‘It’s a moment of necessary civil disobedience’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 23, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo supports the Houston Independent School District’s decision to require students and staff to wear masks for the upcoming school year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
'Now we continue the fight': Texas House of Representatives return to start work on priority elections bill
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
After a six-week coup of Texas House Democrats, enough members of the House of Representatives have returned to the state capitol, leaving Republicans ready to start working toward passing the priority elections bill.
'Pass 'em all': Middleton rejoices as Texas House of Representatives achieves quorum
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
After a six-week coup of Texas House Democrats, enough members of the House of Representatives have returned to the state capitol, leaving Republicans ready to start working toward passing the priority elections bill.
Brady thanks Capitol Police for response to bomb threat, keeping 'those working on Capitol Hill safe'
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
Authorities responded to a bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol on the morning of Aug. 19, resulting in the arrest of a North Carolina man, identified as 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry.
'This is a victory for our kids' health': Texas Supreme Court declines state request to ban masks
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled to decline a request by the state and Gov. Greg Abbott to ban masks and will allow for schools to require face coverings.
'A passionate advocate': Biden appoints Houston's Cazares to U.S. AbilityOne Commission
By Christina Heath | Aug 21, 2021
On Aug. 13, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Gabe Cazares as one of the several appointees for the U.S. AbilityOne Commission.
Patrick blames Texas COVID-19 surge on 'Democrats and African Americans,' Turner responds
By Christina Heath | Aug 21, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner took to social media and responded to "insensitive" comments Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick purportedly made about the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Bettencourt slams Hidalgo's $100 incentive for first-time COVID shot: 'This is ripe for fraud'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo revealed on Aug. 17 that a new initiative will be incentivizing Texas residents with $100 to get the vaccine, which has drawn criticism from some GOP lawmakers.
'Be prepared': Fletcher reminds Texans to be storm ready on the anniversary of Hurricane Alicia
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
Thirty-eight years ago on Aug. 18, Hurricane Alicia wreaked havoc on the coast of Texas and nearly four decades later U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) is using the milestone to stress the importance of being storm ready.
Fletcher promises help for 'neighbors in need' after 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has promised Haiti that the United States will help the country after a devastating earthquake struck the Caribbean nation on Aug. 14.
Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, 'doesn't feel any symptoms'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) said he's grateful for an outpouring of support and has vowed to "remain engaged" in governing Texas despite recently testing positive for COVID-19.
METRO celebrates 42 years of making Houston 'accessible to all'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County celebrated its 42nd anniversary on Aug. 12.
'Texas is growing at a rate like California never did': Abbott boasts about population increase in Texas
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Texas is leading the country when it comes to population growth, with more people moving into the state in the last decade.
Abbott celebrates 'momentous anniversary' with proclamation honoring India's 75 years of independence
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
Aug. 15 marked 75 years since India gained its independence from Britain, and the state of Texas commemorated the milestone by celebrating the "strong bond" between the state and India.
'We will be there for our Haitian brothers and sisters': Turner appeals for prayers in light of Haiti earthquake
By John Suayan | Aug 19, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has appealed for prayers for the Caribbean nation of Haiti after it was devastated by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on Aug. 14.
'This isn’t the first time we have dealt with activist characters': Fort Bend judge defies Abbott's executive order on local mask mitigation
By David Beasley | Aug 19, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George issued a mask mandate on Aug. 12 for county buildings, defying Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order against local governments imposing their own COVID-19 mitigation rules.
Crenshaw: Biden administration could not have handled situation in Afghanistan 'in a worse way'
By Cara Clark | Aug 18, 2021
Amid a growing buzz of political and public response to the takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban insurgents with a history of atrocities, Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Houston is being heard as a voice of experience.
Hidalgo voices support for 'Afghanistan veterans, families' after Taliban takes control of country
By Cara D. Clark | Aug 18, 2021
Reaction to the rapid advancement of the Taliban across Afghanistan has been met with varying degrees of disbelief, while many contend the takeover of the radical group was inevitable.
'I test myself every day': Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, on antibody treatment
By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, tested positive Aug. 17 for the virus and is receiving Regeneron's monoclonal antibody treatment, his office said.