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Texas fosters program fulfills over 5,300 holiday wishes
First Lady Cecilia Abbott marked a significant achievement as over 5,300 holiday wish lists for Texas children in foster care were fulfilled this year.
Republicans seek investigation into pediatric gender transition practices
In Washington, D.C., Representative Dan Crenshaw has joined fellow Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee in urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General Christi Grimm to investigate the evidence...
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Lockhart earns 'Music Friendly' certification boosting its musical landscape
By Houston Daily | Dec 20, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Lockhart has achieved the status of a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Block grants secured for South Texas farmers amid treaty disputes
By Houston Daily | Dec 20, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced that the Continuing Resolution passed by the House will maintain block grants aimed at providing economic relief to South Texas farmers.
Rep. Troy E. Nehls supports American Relief Act in congressional vote
By Houston Daily | Dec 20, 2024
Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls announced his support for the American Relief Act following a vote in favor of the legislation.
Carla Walker Act proposes funding for forensic genetic genealogy DNA analysis
By Houston Daily | Dec 18, 2024
Last week, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the Carla Walker Act of 2024.
Houston man receives life sentence for murder of ex-girlfriend
By Houston Daily | Dec 18, 2024
A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the kidnapping and murder of his ex-girlfriend, a mother of four from Pasadena.
De La Cruz secures economic relief for South Texas farmers amid water shortage
By Houston Daily | Dec 17, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced a significant development for South Texas farmers.
Congressman McCaul seeks support for renaming Bastrop post office
By Houston Daily | Dec 17, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has introduced a bill to rename the United States Postal Service facility at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office."
Texas intensifies border security with arrests and new barriers
By Houston Daily | Dec 15, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing their efforts to secure the state's border.
Death penalty sought for two Venezuelans charged in Texas girl's murder
By Houston Daily | Dec 13, 2024
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has declared her office's intention to pursue the death penalty in the case against Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Pena.
House passes JUDGES Act to tackle federal court backlog
By Houston Daily | Dec 12, 2024
The United States House of Representatives has passed the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the backlog in federal courts by adding new judgeships.
Congressional delegation visits Europe for Battle of Bulge commemoration
By Houston Daily | Dec 12, 2024
Starting today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is leading a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Belgium and Luxembourg.
Crenshaw seeks cost analysis on minor gender transitions in federal programs
By Houston Daily | Dec 12, 2024
On December 12, Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas sent a letter to the Congressional Budget Office.
Luttrell secures key victories with FY25 NDAA passage
By Houston Daily | Dec 11, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has achieved significant milestones with the final passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA).
Rep. Nehls supports FY25 NDAA focusing on pay raises and ideological issues
By Houston Daily | Dec 11, 2024
Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has expressed his support for the recently passed Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
McCaul backs military funding bills aiming at defense strength and servicemember welfare
By Houston Daily | Dec 11, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has expressed his support for the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, following a vote in favor of these legislative...
Brian Babin named chairman of House Science Committee
By Houston Daily | Dec 10, 2024
U.S. Congressman Brian Babin has been appointed as the Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 119th Congress.
House approves bill demanding more transparency in Amtrak board meetings
By Houston Daily | Dec 10, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at increasing transparency within Amtrak.
House passes bill protecting US firms from Russian litigation
By Houston Daily | Dec 6, 2024
Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation, H.R. 9563, known as The Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024, has successfully passed the House of Representatives through a voice vote.