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The City of Houston is set to distribute $14,795,116 in grants to support 102 individuals and 156 arts and culture nonprofit organizations in 2025.

Congressman McCaul praises efforts leading to Marc Fogel's release from Russia

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has issued a statement regarding the release of Marc Fogel from Russia.

Bipartisan bill seeks expansion of direct primary care through Medicaid

Congress members Dan Crenshaw, Kim Schrier, Lloyd Smucker, and Brittany Pettersen have introduced a bipartisan bill named the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act.

Luttrell introduces bill on migrant children's safety amid reports of lost contact

Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting unaccompanied migrant children in the United States.

McCaul calls for USAID refocus on original mission amid foreign aid debate

By Houston Daily | Feb 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees, appeared on CBS' "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan to discuss U.S. foreign aid policies and the need to revert USAID to its...

Bowie recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

By Houston Daily | Feb 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Bowie for being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.

Congressman McCaul addresses cybersecurity workforce needs at Homeland Security Committee hearing

By Houston Daily | Feb 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, addressed the state of America's cybersecurity workforce during a recent committee hearing.

Bipartisan bill aims at advancing U.S. border security through innovative technology

Congressmen Morgan Luttrell and Lou Correa have re-introduced the bipartisan Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act.

Luttrell and Turner propose DHS training act for cybersecurity skill development

Congressmen Morgan Luttrell and Sylvester Turner have introduced a new bipartisan bill focused on bolstering the United States' cybersecurity workforce.

Bill proposes work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid

Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, along with Eric Schmitt of Missouri, have introduced a new bill aimed at adding work requirements to Medicaid.

Governor Abbott vows expansion of school choice during legislative session

Governor Greg Abbott has committed to collaborating with the Texas Legislature to expand school choice during the current legislative session.

De La Cruz honors Dr. Milton Gonzalez at National Prayer Breakfast

Congresswoman De La Cruz of Texas's 15th district attended the National Prayer Breakfast, accompanied by Dr. Milton Louis Gonzalez from McAllen.

Governor Abbott pledges expansion of school choice during Edinburg event

Governor Greg Abbott has committed to collaborating with the Texas Legislature to broaden school choice in the current legislative session.

Bipartisan bill seeks end to NIH funding for animal testing abroad

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Dina Titus have reintroduced the Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to stop the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding foreign laboratories that...

Luttrell introduces bill targeting border threats from cartels

Congressman Morgan Luttrell has introduced the Cartel and Radical Terrorist Enforcement Log (CARTEL) Act.

Chairman Nehls addresses drone challenges amid recent aviation accidents

In Washington, D.C., Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls opened a hearing on "Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems" amid recent aviation tragedies.

Abbott reappoints Erin Lunceford to Texas criminal justice lands lease board