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Abbott: COVID seven-day positivity rate has declined 'for two straight weeks'
By John Sammon | Aug 27, 2021
Though he himself recently tested positive for COVID-19, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) claimed the virus is winding down while new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Pfizer vaccine could render his ban on mandatory vaccinations obsolete.
'More than an abuelo': Walle honors late grandfather
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2021
On Aug. 22, Texas State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston) announced the passing of his grandfather, Armando Arias Zamarripa.
Turner offers $100,000 reward following death of NOLA police officer: 'You have an obligation to step up'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 26, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department have announced on Aug. 24 a $100,000 reward sum for any information leading to arrest following the death of a New Orleans police officer last week.
'A tragic day for our community': Off-duty New Orleans detective shot and killed at Galleria restaurant
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2021
On Aug. 21, an off-duty New Orleans police officer was gunned down in Houston.
'Eager to get back to work': State legislators ready to finish special session as Texas Democrats return
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2021
As the second special session is underway at the state Capitol in Austin, a number of the Democratic legislators who fled to Washington, D.C. last month have returned back to work.
'No excuses': FDA fully approves Pfizer vaccine
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 25, 2021
The Pfizer vaccine has become the first coronavirus vaccine to be fully approved by the Food and Drug Association.
Turner launches donation drive for Haiti to 'pay it forward'
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 25, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner launched a donation drive for Haiti after the Caribbean island suffered recent natural disasters.
Abbott 'tests negative' about a week after contracting COVID-19
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 25, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that he is now testing negative for the coronavirus about a week after he tested positive.
Fletcher suggests Houstonians get COVID-19 vaccine ‘until kids are eligible’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 25, 2021
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) is encouraging Houstonians to get the COVID-19 vaccine amid National Immunization Month.
Social Security Administration has helped 'Americans retire with dignity' for 86 years
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021
The Social Security Administration celebrated their 86th anniversary on Aug. 14.
As America Recovers, Texas Leads the Way
By Office of Senator Ted Cruz | Aug 24, 2021
As a busy work period ends in Washington, I headed back to Texas this week to see firsthand the needs of Texas families, small businesses, and our servicemen and women.
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.