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'Stay healthy': COVID-19 infection rates increase among Houston city staff
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 12, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has recently reported an increase in the number of city employees infected with COVID-19.
Abbott: Wayward Democrats need ‘to return to work’
By Tamara Browning | Aug 12, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott implored Texas Democrats to do their jobs in light of the Supreme Court of Texas’ denial on Aug. 9 of their request to overturn Abbott’s June veto of funding legislative pay.
'Taking action to help mitigate the recent rise in COVID-19 cases': Abbott details Texas' approach to virus spread
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2021
On Aug. 9, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced how the state will take action as Texas faces a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Jackson Lee: Leland ‘was a true visionary’
By Tamara Browning | Aug 12, 2021
The current Texas U.S. Representative for the 18th Congressional District has noted the legacy of her predecessor as the 32nd anniversary of his death was observed.
Abbott remembers 'extraordinary heroes' on Purple Heart Day
By Steven Hughes | Aug 12, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott took to Twitter to honor Purple Heart Day, a day to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices of the military.
'Essential progress': Fletcher marks anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 10, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) marked the 56th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a tweet Aug. 6.
Activist Quanell X calls on community to search for missing 20-year-old woman whose family 'believes she was kidnapped'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 10, 2021
Activist Quanell X is calling on the community and public leaders to search for a 20-year-old female who has been missing for two weeks.
Middleton files legislation against fleeing Texas Democrats: 'Legislators who repeatedly refuse to show up for work should lose their jobs'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 10, 2021
State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) filed legislation that would prevent lawmakers from abandoning their duties and responsibilities following efforts from Texas Democrats to block voting restrictions.
Green 'proud to fight for voting rights by any means necessary' after protest arrest
By Trina Thomas | Aug 9, 2021
After U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Fort Bend) took to the streets to protest Texas voting legislation on Aug. 3, he was arrested and given a citation for blocking traffic.
'A good first step': Menefee asks for public to provide input on I-45 project
By Trina Thomas | Aug 9, 2021
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is asking for the public's opinion on if the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) should continue to be funded or if it should be eliminated from the 10-year TxDOT’s Unified Transportation Project plan.
'A much-needed step in the right direction': Turner expresses support for Biden's climate change action plan
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 8, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently offered his support for President Joe Biden's aggressive climate change action plan and overall agenda.
'Remaining flood-ready is essential': Texas unveils new flood safety website
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 8, 2021
The State of Texas has unveiled a new flood safety website, and Gov. Greg Abbott is urging residents in Texas to visit the new website, which contains valuable information that Texans might need in the event of a flood, which are not uncommon in the State of Texas.
Harris County district attorney Ogg tests positive for COVID-19, 'at home resting'
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 8, 2021
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has been diagnosed with COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
'A tireless fighter for the right to organize': AFL-CIO president dies following heart attack
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka recently died at the age of 72 of a heart attack.
Hidalgo raises county COVID-19 level to Red 'due to severe and uncontrolled spread in Harris County'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
On Aug. 5, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo placed the county under the highest COVID-19 threat in response to surging numbers of coronavirus cases.
'In Houston we recognize our debt to great presidents': City unveils Lyndon B. Johnson sculpture in Little Tranquility Park
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 8, 2021
The City of Houston unveiled a statue of one of the leaders of the civil rights movement in the U.S., Lyndon B. Johnson.
'The cost of ancillary services are borne entirely by the consumers': ERCOT approach to boosting grid reliability will pass costs on to Texans
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 6, 2021
Following a directive from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to boost the power grid's reliability, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that it would focus on purchasing reserve power to cover for the shortcomings of market demand and avoid blackouts.
Two foreign nationals killed after drone strikes commercial ship in 'UVA-style attack'
By Karla Florez | Aug 6, 2021
The Liberian-flagged merchant tanker Mercer Street was struck by a drone earlier this month, claiming the lives of two people.
'Senseless murder': Houston PD arrests suspect linked to deadly post-Astros game road rage incident
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 6, 2021
Gerald Wayne Williams, 34, has been arrested by the Houston Police Department (HPD) in connection with the deadly road rage shooting of 17-year-old David Castro last month, according to a KHOU report.
'Important that we remain vigilant': Turner renews order for city employees to wear masks indoors
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 6, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently renewed a mandate requiring city employees to wear masks while indoors, according to a report by ABC 13.