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Kamin warns against road rage: 'Please take the high road'
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 3, 2021
Houston police will be targeting aggressive drivers in response to an increase in road rage calls and incidents, according to a report by KHOU 11.
'The Biden administration is completely failing': Human trafficking rates in Texas soar as border crisis intensifies
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2021
Human trafficking arrests in Texas are skyrocketing as the ongoing border crisis continues to surge.
Abbott praises Texas' 'young, growing and skilled workforce' for job surge in state
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 2, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently praised job growth in the state in a press release after the release of June employment data by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
'Truly a music legend': Abbott mourns passing of ZZ Top member Dusty Hill
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 2, 2021
Dusty Hill, the bassist for ZZ Top, recently died on July 28 at the age of 72, according to a report by TMZ.
Wu: Abbott's executive order against mask mandate 'the type of thing you'd expect from Trump'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 2, 2021
State Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) is putting Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) on blast, calling his decision to sign an executive order to ban the enforcement of mask mandates in the state.
'It punishes regular hard-working folks': Seliger introduces bill to eliminate Abbott's line-item veto authority
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 1, 2021
Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) has recently introduced legislation in the Special Legislative Session that would eliminate Gov. Greg Abbott's line-item veto power, according to a report by the Texas Tribune.
'Our friendship has set a strong foundation': Turner celebrates 60 years of sister city relationship with Taipei
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 1, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is celebrating 60 years since the beginning of Houston's Sister City relationship with Taipei.
Anchía: Absent Texas Democrats had 'no choice' but to go to Washington, D.C. to avoid a controversial vote
By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 1, 2021
Elected Democrats in the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott have entered a public dispute after Democrats went to Washington, D.C. to avoid a vote for an election integrity bill.
McCaul: 'Americans shouldn’t have to mask up and question why they got the vaccine'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 1, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) criticized the updated Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in a tweet July 27.
'Residents deserve better': Turner stands firm in effort to help Hurricane Harvey victims gain equal treatment
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 1, 2021
Following the 2017 Hurricane Harvey storm that caused the destruction of thousands of homes, a government program was established to ensure the replacement of homes for families that were affected.
Hidalgo issues recommendation for Harris County residents to 'get vaccinated and mask up for vulnerable populations'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 1, 2021
It has been more than 500 days since Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a disaster declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fort Bend County judge 'all smiles' after reuniting with mother after entire year apart due to COVID-19 concerns
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 1, 2021
While much of the young and healthy population goes back to normal without hesitation following the mass availability of vaccinations, others are taking a much more deliberate approach.
'America will always support our great ally': Babin expresses support for Taiwan in midst of new bill
By John Kelly | Aug 1, 2021
U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville) recently met Taiwan’s ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao.
Jackson Lee: 'The VOCA Fix Act will bring more money to programs benefiting victims' of crime
By Art Benavidez | Jul 31, 2021
President Joe Biden recently signed House Resolution 1652, the Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, into law in order to sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.
Fletcher joins lawmakers' call for U.S. Passport Agency 'to reexamine their current processes' to ease passport backlog
By Art Benavidez | Jul 31, 2021
Even the State Department is experiencing a staff shortage and that is causing a backlog in the processing of passport applications.
'We have an obligation to protect our Afghan partners': House passes legislation to speed up visas for Afghan allies
By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 31, 2021
As the U.S. finalizes its departure from Afghanistan, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation intended to protect Afghans who worked with coalition forces.
'Couldn't be more excited': City of Houston hosts first official Día de los Muertos celebration Nov. 6
By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 30, 2021
Houston's first official Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead – celebration is scheduled to take place this November.
Babin: States should take 'necessary steps to end government handouts'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 29, 2021
U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville) said instead of looking for a hand from the federal government, states should find ways to put the unemployed back to work.
Peacock: Texas Legislature 'did nothing to address' problems in wind, solar industries
By Savannah Howe | Jul 29, 2021
Millions of Texans were left without power after the state was slammed by Winter Storm Uri earlier this year, and the response by the Lone Star State's legislature to the shortcomings in the wind and solar energy industry have disappointed some power and energy analysts.
COSA, Trafalgar poll reveals majority of American's 'not confident' in VP Harris
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 29, 2021
A majority of Americans lack confidence in Vice President Kamala Harris' capacity to serve as president, according to a poll conducted by the Trafalgar Group in partnership with the Convention of States Action (COSA).