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'We are so grateful for your sacrifice and commitment': Abbott congratulates largest graduating class of Texas DPS troopers
By Karen Kidd | Aug 6, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently imparted congratulations and gratitude to the latest graduating class of public safety troopers, telling them they are "exceptional."
McCaul: Philippines decision to keep VFA 'great news'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 6, 2021
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte decided against terminating the Philippines-U.S. Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) on July 29, which was set to end at the end of this year.
'Vision becomes reality': Fort Bend County rolls out mobile app
By Karen Kidd | Aug 6, 2021
Have you been wanting to do your Fort Bend County business or get information from the county on a smartphone? Now there's an app for that.
Abbott calls second special session of Texas Legislature to 'finish the work that was started'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 5, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has made good on his promise to call another special session of the Texas Legislature, which is to begin on Aug. 7 at noon.
Texas 'first in the country' to make buying sex a felony
By John Breslin | Aug 5, 2021
Jail time for buyers of sex is aimed at reducing demand, but is only one element of a much larger package of measures recently passed as part of the ongoing campaign against human trafficking in Texas.
'It's inevitable': Decrease in Border Patrol response leads to increase in human trafficking
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 5, 2021
Texas Department of Public Safety director Col. Steven McCraw reports that human traffickers have been pushing large numbers of undocumented immigrants across the U.S.-Mexico border in targeted locations to distract the Border Patrol with the lengthy process of detaining excess numbers of immigrants.
Half of Americans 'very concerned' with China's influence on U.S. government, poll shows
By Trina Thomas | Aug 4, 2021
A recent study revealed that the majority of Americans feel uneasy with China's sway over U.S. media, culture and government.
'I will never stop fighting for voting rights': Jackson Lee arrested for civil disobedience
By Trina Thomas | Aug 4, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) had a dramatic evening on July 29 as she was arrested in response to protesting for voting rights.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 56% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 4, 2021
A total of 1,412 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 56% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Kamin warns against road rage: 'Please take the high road'
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 3, 2021
Houston police will be targeting aggressive drivers in response to an increase in road rage calls and incidents, according to a report by KHOU 11.
'The Biden administration is completely failing': Human trafficking rates in Texas soar as border crisis intensifies
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2021
Human trafficking arrests in Texas are skyrocketing as the ongoing border crisis continues to surge.
Abbott praises Texas' 'young, growing and skilled workforce' for job surge in state
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 2, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently praised job growth in the state in a press release after the release of June employment data by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
'Truly a music legend': Abbott mourns passing of ZZ Top member Dusty Hill
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 2, 2021
Dusty Hill, the bassist for ZZ Top, recently died on July 28 at the age of 72, according to a report by TMZ.
Wu: Abbott's executive order against mask mandate 'the type of thing you'd expect from Trump'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 2, 2021
State Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) is putting Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) on blast, calling his decision to sign an executive order to ban the enforcement of mask mandates in the state.
'It punishes regular hard-working folks': Seliger introduces bill to eliminate Abbott's line-item veto authority
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 1, 2021
Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) has recently introduced legislation in the Special Legislative Session that would eliminate Gov. Greg Abbott's line-item veto power, according to a report by the Texas Tribune.
'Our friendship has set a strong foundation': Turner celebrates 60 years of sister city relationship with Taipei
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 1, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is celebrating 60 years since the beginning of Houston's Sister City relationship with Taipei.
Anchía: Absent Texas Democrats had 'no choice' but to go to Washington, D.C. to avoid a controversial vote
By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 1, 2021
Elected Democrats in the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott have entered a public dispute after Democrats went to Washington, D.C. to avoid a vote for an election integrity bill.
McCaul: 'Americans shouldn’t have to mask up and question why they got the vaccine'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 1, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) criticized the updated Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in a tweet July 27.
'Residents deserve better': Turner stands firm in effort to help Hurricane Harvey victims gain equal treatment
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 1, 2021
Following the 2017 Hurricane Harvey storm that caused the destruction of thousands of homes, a government program was established to ensure the replacement of homes for families that were affected.
Hidalgo issues recommendation for Harris County residents to 'get vaccinated and mask up for vulnerable populations'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 1, 2021
It has been more than 500 days since Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a disaster declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.