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Abbott approves measures that 'will stop cities from defunding the police, enhance penalties for criminal activities'
By Karla Florez | Jun 6, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed multiple legislative bills requiring certain cities to seek approval from the public to defund their local police departments.
'An important and encouraging milestone': Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level to yellow
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently lowered the COVID-19 threat level from orange to yellow, which is one step away from the safest level possible.
Garcia lauds bill to 'create the local authority to build the Coastal Barrier/Ike Dike'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
Legislation pertaining to safeguarding the Texas Gulf Coast against natural disasters currently awaits Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature and is one step closer to becoming law.
'Wade made a lasting, positive difference in Houston': Texas Senate honors late Houston mayoral advisor Keith Wade
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
The Texas state Senate late in its session remembered Keith Wade, the late mayoral advisor in Houston who died of COVID-19 last year.
'Don't wait until it’s too late': Hidalgo encourages residents to get flood insurance for 2021 hurricane season
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
As Texas enters the hurricane season, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging local residents to apply for flood insurance and make sure existing flood insurance policies are up to date.
College scholarships available 'for students under 18 who get their vaccines' in Harris County
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said that students under the age of 18 that get vaccinated could receive college scholarships.
Houston's East End Market holds grand opening 'with over $3 million' for businesses
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
East End Maker Hub (EEMH), which celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, June 3, works to help the Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation (UP CDC) and TXRX.
'Enough is enough, Ken': Bush challenges Paxton in Texas attorney general race
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush has said that he plans to challenge current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for attorney general.
Texas set to ban private money to manage elections; practice called 'rife for corruption'
By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 5, 2021
The Texas Legislature has sent Gov. Greg Abbott legislation that will ban local election officials from accepting private money to underwrite the management of elections.
'It's good to be back in the chambers': Houston City Council reconvenes amidst heated budget debate
By John Kelly | Jun 4, 2021
The Houston City Council held the first in-person agenda session at city hall since the beginning of COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 14% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 4, 2021
A total of 396 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 14 percent decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Houston, Harris County to receive ‘$750 million for mitigation efforts’ following backlash
By Benjamin Kibbey | Jun 1, 2021
Following a backlash over the Texas General Land Office’s failure to provide funding to the City of Houston and Harris County following Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Land Commissioner George P. Bush said he will seek $750 million in federal aid for the county.
Abbott signs Active Shooter Alert System bill to 'help save lives'
By Christin Nielsen | Jun 1, 2021
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) praised the passage of a new "Active Shooter Alert" bill – also known as the Leilah Hernandez Act – which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, May 25.
'Entitled to answers': Lee thanks mom of officer killed during Jan. 6 Capitol riots, demands answers
By Christina Heath | May 31, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) recently took to social media, thanking the late U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick's mother for her son's sacrifice.
Fort Bend County judge recognizes ‘one of the most important Buddhist festivals’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 31, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George recently gave a shout out to Buddha, marking Vesak Day with an admonition to “pray for peace and harmony for all the humankind.”
Miles recognizes Bearkats on state Senate floor: ‘Thank you for making Texas proud’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 31, 2021
After the Sam Houston University football team’s first National Championship win, beating South Dakota State 23-21 in the final minutes, Sen. Borris Miles (D-Houston) hosted members of the team for an official recognition.
McCaul calls on public officials to 'condemn attacks against the Jewish community'
By Trina Thomas | May 30, 2021
Israel and Hamas are at war again, and Jews in the U.S. are feeling the repercussions as officials confirm an uptick in hate crimes throughout the country as a direct result.
Fletcher's proposed CARS for Vets Act 'provides a critical fix to allow disabled veterans to replace the adapted vehicles they need'
By Timothy Stuckey | May 30, 2021
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) recently proposed the Care Access Resources for Vets Act (CARS) in an effort to make it easier for disabled veterans to get vehicles that have been adjusted to meet their specific needs, according to a press release.
Abbott removes Texas from federal pandemic unemployment programs, claims the Texas 'economy is booming'
By April Bamburg | May 30, 2021
Although the unemployment benefit boost from the federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program will continue through September, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he will end the program in June.
'Sanity and safety will return': Abbott says he'll sign bill punishing cities that defund police departments
By April Bamburg | May 30, 2021
As communities across the country take aim at police reform and budgeting, the Texas House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this month that punishes cities that cut police funding.