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'He's making us all proud': Harris County sheriff participates in U.S. Senate confirmation hearings
By Karen Kidd | Jul 23, 2021
Watching a Texas native in U.S. Senate confirmation hearings last week was a thing to be proud of, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in a social media post.
'This is the beginning of a change': Port Commissioners make Juneteenth holiday for workers
By Steven Hughes | Jul 23, 2021
After a vote by port commissioners, Juneteenth is a holiday for Houston Port workers, joining in celebrating the liberation of Texas' enslaved population.
'She was denied the right to vote': Houston voting rights activist dies at 99
By Steven Hughes | Jul 23, 2021
The grandmother of Houston City Councilperson Letitia Plummer died, leaving a legacy of voting rights activism in the family.
'No one was hurt': The Breakfast Klub food truck catches fire during Thomas' birthday fundraiser
By Christina Heath | Jul 22, 2021
A food truck belonging to Houston dining hotspot The Breakfast Klub caught on fire during a birthday fundraiser hosted by Houston City Councilwoman Tiffany D. Thomas on July 14.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 66% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jul 22, 2021
A total of 566 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 66% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'We look forward to working on securing our electric grid': Texas Democrats meet with U.S. Energy Department officials
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2021
A cadre of Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to Washington, D.C. met with U.S. Department of Energy officials to discuss the Texas power grid.
'We're ready for it': ERCOT is prepared for extreme heat next week, officials say
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 22, 2021
It’s been a hot summer — and temperatures are about to increase.
'He was a truly special person': Houston searching for suspect in road rage shooting that killed 17 year old
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2021
Houston Police are still seeking information on a suspect of a road rage incident that left a 17 year old dead.
'I look forward to seeing the ways this center helps Sunnyside residents': Upgrade to Houston health center breaks ground
By John Kelly | Jul 21, 2021
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center on July 14.
'We'll fight for every dollar': Hidalgo testifies regarding GLO's exclusion of Harris County for flood mitigation funding
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) refusal to apportion funding to the county.
'We want to create that more livable city': Turner celebrates completion of Southmore Bridge project
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
The Southmore Bridge reconstruction project was recently completed and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said it's a big step for the city.
Abbott 'proud' of local athletes traveling to Tokyo for the Olympic Games
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is giving his well wishes to Texas athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games to compete.
'HOAs don't own your yard': Homeowners Religious Freedom Act now law in Texas
By Karen Kidd | Jul 18, 2021
Texans can celebrate the Winter Solstice this year with front porch displays thanks to action taken by the state government last spring.
'The park will be a treasure to the community': Houston celebrates opening of Avondale Promenade Park
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
The City of Houston recently celebrated the opening of Avondale Promenade Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Wyche 'humbled and honored' to be named permanent director of Johnson Space Center
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
Vanessa Wyche has become the permanent director of the Johnson Space Center, NASA announced.
'I'm all in': West announces run for Texas governor
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has announced that he is entering his name into the race for Texas governor, which would mean challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in the 2022 election.
Hidalgo considers new county administrator role a way to 'catch up with other major counties'
By Karla Florez | Jul 18, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo expressed her support for the creation of a county administrator position.
Ellis: Paxton's prosecution of convicted felon who voted last year is 'blatant voter intimidation'
By Karen Kidd | Jul 18, 2021
Attorney General Ken Paxton has been under fire, largely from the left, for his office's prosecution of a black man who voted in last year's primary election while he still was on parole for a felony conviction.
'Dedicated public servant': Mural honors Houston city councilman
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
The Houston Public Works and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) have sponsored a mural in memory of the former Houston City Councilman Larry Green, who passed away in 2018 after six years of service to his community.
Abbott orders investigation of 'serious allegations' at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2021
Allegations of misconduct and “potentially illegal behavior" by members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department have led Gov. Greg Abbott to order an investigation, according to reports by multiple media outlets.