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'Puzzling, inflated and wrong': Houston Housing Director McCasland terminated for alleging contract awarding bias
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 24, 2021
Hours after alleging Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner awarded a major contract to a favored contractor, housing director Tom McCasland was fired.
No word from Cruz on calling for investigation into 'over-the-horizon' strike that killed Afghan civilians
By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) had no comment when reached by the Houston Daily and asked if he had called on the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent U.S. drone strike in Kabul which killed multiple civilians.
'One of its very best': Houston police officer shot and killed in the line of duty
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
The City of Houston is mourning the loss of "one of its very best," Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey who was shot and killed during the execution of a high-level felony warrant in Aeropark earlier this week.
Poll: Republicans trust state lawmakers, while Democrats have faith in feds
By David Hutton | Sep 22, 2021
A poll has found that when it comes to who is trusted more, a political divide exists, with Republicans having more trust in state officials and Democrats having faith in federal officials.
'Damon Allen Act ensures Texas communities are safe': Abbott signs bail reform bill despite controversy in Harris County
By John Kelly | Sep 22, 2021
A new bail bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott is going to have an impact on Houston.
Governor Abbott: Texas Will Continue Surging State Resources To Secure The Border
By Governor Greg Abbott Press Office | Sep 21, 2021
Governor Abbott: Texas Will Continue Surging State Resources To Secure The Border Governor Abbott: Texas Will Continue Surging State Resources To Secure The Border For Immediate Distribution | September 21, 2021 | (512) 463-1826 Governor Abbott: Texas Will Continue Surging State Resources To Secure The Border AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Del Rio where he vowed to continue surging state resources to secure the border and address the chaos in Del Rio created by the Biden Administration.
Abbott 'urges' locals to complete self-reporting damage form from Nicholas
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 21, 2021
Texans who suffered damage from Tropical Storm Nicholas are encouraged to complete a form stating what damages they suffered.
'We are not yet in the clear': Abbott urges residents to stay alert after Tropical Storm Nicholas
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 20, 2021
Tropical Storm Nicholas brought heavy rain to the area and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants residents to stay alert and take caution as there are still safety issues on local roads.
Houston to receive additional Treasury Department funding to reach 'struggling tenants, landlords'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 20, 2021
Additional rental assistance could be coming to Houston as the city is on a shortlist of those that will get extra Treasury Department funding, according to Politico.
'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