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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brian Petrilla and Rodney Tidwell to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services.

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McCaul and Carter rename anti-trafficking bill to honor Sheila Jackson Lee

By Houston Daily | Nov 22, 2024

Today, Congressman Michael McCaul and Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter have reintroduced a piece of legislation aimed at increasing penalties for human trafficking offenses involving children.

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Abbott orders crackdown on Chinese Communist Party's alleged harassment in Texas

By Houston Daily | Nov 20, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order aimed at protecting Texans from harassment and coercion by the People's Republic of China (PRC) or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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McCaul supports Texas governor's measures against Chinese Communist Party

By Houston Daily | Nov 20, 2024

Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his support for Governor Abbott's executive orders aimed at countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Texas.

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McCaul supports new act improving veteran healthcare

By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2024

Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed his support for the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

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Governor Abbott directs TCEQ to accept Mexican water offer under 1944 treaty

By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2024

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has voiced her approval of Governor Greg Abbott's recent directive to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

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House passes bill enhancing veterans' healthcare and benefits

By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, known as H.R. 8371.

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Texas strengthens border security with Operation Lone Star

By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard, continues efforts to secure the border as part of Operation Lone Star.

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Bill introduced for South Texas agriculture emergency assistance

By Houston Daily | Nov 15, 2024

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced a new bill, H.R. 10113, titled the "South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act."

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Houston seeks new poet laureate; applications due December

By Houston Daily | Nov 14, 2024

The City of Houston is in the process of selecting its next poet laureate, marking the 12th year of this initiative.

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Houston man receives 40-year sentence for fatal shooting of 11-year-old

By Houston Daily | Nov 14, 2024

A Houston man, Daveyonne Howard, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of an 11-year-old boy, Darius "DJ" Dugas.

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Texas restaurants earn Michelin stars in inaugural guide

By Houston Daily | Nov 13, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the Texas restaurants recognized in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Texas.

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Social security fairness act passes house with bipartisan backing

By Houston Daily | Nov 13, 2024

Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has taken a significant step by cosponsoring H.R. 82, known as the Social Security Fairness Act.

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Gang member sentenced to 55 years for murder during pandemic

By Houston Daily | Nov 13, 2024

A member of the Black Disciples street gang has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for a murder committed in 2020, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.

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Houston mother receives lengthy sentence for son's death

By Houston Daily | Nov 13, 2024

A Houston mother has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for her involvement in the death of her 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee, in 2020.

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Lawmakers urge GAO review of Treasury's compliance affecting US shrimp industry

By Houston Daily | Nov 12, 2024

Congressman Troy E. Nehls, along with House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer and Congressman Clay Higgins, has called upon the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. Treasury Department's...

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De La Cruz introduces campus safety bill targeting opioid overdoses

By Houston Daily | Nov 12, 2024

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced a new bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the opioid overdose crisis on college campuses.

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Houston council meeting postponed to honor fallen firefighter

By Houston Daily | Nov 11, 2024

The City of Houston has announced the postponement of this week's consolidated council meeting to Thursday, November 14, in order to accommodate funeral arrangements for firefighter Marcelo Garcia.