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COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 22% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | May 19, 2021
A total of 486 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 22 percent decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Houston spends COVID funding on ‘solving, not managing the issue of homelessness’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 18, 2021
Since 2011, Houston has gone from one of the highest homeless populations in the nation – with 8,400 residents without stable housing – down to 3,800 in 2020, and now the goal is to end homelessness completely.
'Bittersweet': Castex-Tatum pays tribute to late Houston City Councilman Larry Green
By Alexus Barnhart | May 18, 2021
May 16 will always be a "bittersweet" day for city council member Martha Castex-Tatum.
Texas could create impactful reform of the criminal justice system with 'George Floyd Act'
By April Bamburg | May 16, 2021
Calls for criminal justice and police accountability reform have been growing louder over the years, but the death of George Floyd in May 2020 may have turned up the volume even more.
Households 'struggling with the cost of internet service' can now apply for Emergency Broadband Benefits
By Christin Nielsen | May 15, 2021
Families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who cannot afford internet access can now apply for Emergency Broadband Benefits, or EBB.
Middleton: HB 764 'eliminates unnecessary STARR tests, gives more flexibility to school districts regarding standardized tests'
By John Sammon | May 15, 2021
Texas State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) indicated a bill approved by the Legislature on May 7 that cuts funding for state-imposed testing of students saves residents money and removes an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy.
Weber says Cheney was 'out-of-step with a majority of the conference' as reason for her departure
By Christina Heath | May 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) opened up on social media to discuss why the GOP recently removed Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from her position at No. 3 House GOP leader.
'One step closer to protecting pregnant workers': New bill protects pregnant women from workplace discrimination
By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to protect pregnant women from employment discrimination.
Turner to lead the African American Mayors Association to tackle the 'needs of local communities, the tailored policies necessary to address them'
By Karla Florez | May 15, 2021
The African American Mayors Association has appointed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to president.
Garcia helps present I Am Vanessa Guillén Act to help prevent future 'aggressive and counterproductive leadership' on military premises
By Karla Florez | May 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) is a part of the group of Congress members who gathered at Fort Hood to continue the investigation of the U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s death and introduce the I Am Vanessa Guillén Act, a legislation in her name, intended to enforce discipline acts following sexual assault accusations.
Crenshaw: 'Not even temporary blindness will prevent me from doing my job'
By April Bamburg | May 15, 2021
Rep. Dan Crenshaw is recovering from surgery for a detached retina in his left eye, and didn’t let that surgery and temporary blindness stop him from doing his job.
'President Biden needs to wake up': Weber sharply criticizes Biden amidst fuel shortage
By John Kelly | May 14, 2021
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm stated that the Colonial Pipeline would be returning to normal operations following a ransomware attack.
'So heartbreaking': Lee expresses concern amidst Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calls for two-state solution
By John Kelly | May 14, 2021
The Israeli government and Hamas recently began another conflict amidst the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
'Texas supports law and order': New bill will impose more severe penalties for interfering with emergency vehicles
By Andy Nghiem | May 14, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives recently passed a bill to increase criminal penalties and make jail time mandatory for the crime of obstructing emergency vehicles.
'We must stand strong with Israel': Middleton denounces violence in Israel
By Andy Nghiem | May 14, 2021
Texas State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) spoke out against the recent violence in Israel and called on the Biden administration to support the Israeli government.
'I pushed myself too hard': Creighton recovers after collapsing on Senate floor
By John Kelly | May 14, 2021
State Sen. Brandon Creighton has recovered after collapsing on the Senate floor on May 5.
Texas Central CEO tells Congressional Committee they're 'ready to break ground' on high-speed rail project
By Solange DeLisle | May 14, 2021
Texas Central President and CEO Carlos Aguilar has received accolades from U.S. Congressman Colin Allred (D-Dallas) for his recent address to the House Transportation Committee.
Houston homeschooled children may be able to participate in public school extracurriculars if 'Tim Tebow Bill' clears Senate
By Savannah Howe | May 13, 2021
A bill aiming to bring public school extracurricular activity opportunities to homeschooled children cleared the Texas House this week.
Activist: 'Hard to say' if Senate will block extension of tax abatements for wind, solar farms
By Mary Lou Lang | May 13, 2021
The Texas House's recent vote to extend Chapter 313 property tax abatements by school districts to big businesses has drawn the opposition of many conservative and liberal groups.
Lee concerned that U.S. troop pullout will negate 'progress that has been made'
By John Sammon | May 13, 2021
Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) expressed concern in a tweet that if U.S. troops pull out of Afghanistan, the safety and social gains made by Afghan women will be put in jeopardy.