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'Remember the importance of embracing our diversity': Abbott celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as several events are held throughout September and October.
U.S. District Court judge rules 'against' blocking new Texas abortion law
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
The Texas Attorney General is praising a U.S. District Court judge on his move to rule against the Department of Justice blocking a new Texas abortion law.
'Open borders are not a solution': McCaul speaks out against Biden's border policies
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
A U.S. Congressman from Houston is speaking out against President Joe Biden's border policies.
Abbott conducts post-storm call with county judges 'to determine what further support is needed'
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 15 contacted county judges in the Greater Houston area to discuss any actions that could be taken following Hurricane Nicholas.
'Please be aware': Kamin warns Houstonians of power disruption phone scam
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Natural disasters bring out the best in a community, and unfortunately, the worst, as revealed in a phone scam that recently targeted CenterPoint customers who lost power during Hurricane Nicholas.
Harris County 'proud to welcome Afghan refugees' to Texas
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve a resolution to welcome Afghan refugees to Texas’s largest county.
Texas congressional leaders call for additional flood mitigation funding: 'The human cost of incomplete projects is incalculable'
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
A cadre of Texas congressional members, including U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston), have written House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) in an effort to secure additional funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' flood mitigation efforts.
Kamin urges Houstonians to use 311 to 'report' Nicholas debris
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Hurricane Nicholas didn’t leave behind catastrophic damage in its wake, but Houstonians had the responsibilities of clearing and reporting any debris they encountered.
States May Arrest Smuggled Migrants
By 'Ken Oliver | Texas Public Policy Foundation' via news houstondaily | Sep 18, 2021
President Biden’s decision to effectively open the southern border to the rest of the world has been made even worse by federal judges.
Biden administration addresses affordable housing shortage
By Hayley Flynn | Sep 17, 2021
The Biden-Harris administration is working to address the shortage of affordable housing by increasing the availability of starter homes through both legislative and non-legislative measures.
ERCOT: We were ready for Nicholas
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 16, 2021
Storm left tens of thousands temporarily without power
Patrick on Portland boycotting Texas over abortion law: 'A complete joke'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021
A new Texas abortion law permits private citizens to file lawsuits against abortion providers and anyone else who helps a woman obtain an abortion, including anyone who gives a ride to a clinic or provides financial support, according to an NPR News article.
Houston 'raises awareness' for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by lighting city's landmarks
By Zachary Richter | Sep 16, 2021
Former President Barack Obama had declared the month of September to be the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the year 2012 to increase awareness.
Abbott signs Damon Allen bail reform bill to 'ensure Texas communities are safe, secure'
By Zachary Richter | Sep 16, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott came to Houston on Sept. 13 for a visit during which he signed the Damon Allen Act into a bail reform bill.
TAB: Biden's vaccine mandate sets 'frightening precedent'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
Companies with more than 100 employees or more could soon be mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to have workers either get vaccinate against COVID-19 or face a hefty fine under a mandate President Joe Biden announced on Sept. 9.
Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza opens to 'preserve the first lady's legacy'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and several other dignitaries recently joined the family of the late First Lady Barbara Bush to cut the ribbon to the Houston Public Library's Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza.
'We need to focus on so many other efforts': Hidalgo cancels $11 million vaccine outreach contract between Harris County, Elevated Strategies
By Trina Thomas | Sep 14, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will put a stop to an $11 million vaccine outreach contract.
Turner asks Houstonians to 'stay off the roads' as Tropical Storm Nicholas makes landfall
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 13, 2021
The City of Houston and other communities nearby are getting ready for the forecasted heavy rainfall and expected flooding as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves closer to the Texas coastline.
Abbott orders 'increased readiness' as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches Texas coastline
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 13, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) has ordered the state's resources to increase their readiness Sept. 12, the day before Tropical Storm Nicholas was forecasted to make landfall on the Texas coast.
'She was amazing': Galveston County reports first COVID-19-related death of child
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 13, 2021
A Bacliff mom doesn’t want to see any other parents have to suffer through the same COVID-19 ordeal she has.