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Wyche 'humbled and honored' to be named permanent director of Johnson Space Center
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
Vanessa Wyche has become the permanent director of the Johnson Space Center, NASA announced.
'I'm all in': West announces run for Texas governor
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has announced that he is entering his name into the race for Texas governor, which would mean challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in the 2022 election.
Hidalgo considers new county administrator role a way to 'catch up with other major counties'
By Karla Florez | Jul 18, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo expressed her support for the creation of a county administrator position.
Ellis: Paxton's prosecution of convicted felon who voted last year is 'blatant voter intimidation'
By Karen Kidd | Jul 18, 2021
Attorney General Ken Paxton has been under fire, largely from the left, for his office's prosecution of a black man who voted in last year's primary election while he still was on parole for a felony conviction.
'Dedicated public servant': Mural honors Houston city councilman
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
The Houston Public Works and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) have sponsored a mural in memory of the former Houston City Councilman Larry Green, who passed away in 2018 after six years of service to his community.
Abbott orders investigation of 'serious allegations' at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2021
Allegations of misconduct and “potentially illegal behavior" by members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department have led Gov. Greg Abbott to order an investigation, according to reports by multiple media outlets.
'The best is still in store': Turner offers birthday wishes to former Harris County clerk
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 16, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner gave a birthday shoutout to former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, who garnered national acclaim after overseeing one of the biggest voter turnouts in recent memory last fall.
'This is Biden's America': Babin blames crime increase on Biden administration
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 16, 2021
U.S. Rep Brian Babin (R-Woodville) said that a recent surge in crime in the United States is because of a lack of support for law enforcement from the Democrats and President Joe Biden's administration.
Abbott: 'Democrats must get back to the job they were elected to do'
By John Sammon | Jul 16, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) took state Democrats to task chastising them for journeying to Washington D.C. on July 12 in an attempt to avoid approval of what they contend is restrictive voter registration proposed by Republicans – by running out the clock in the current special legislative session.
Abbott: Texas economy 'booming,' unemployment benefits 'no longer necessary' after pandemic
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 16, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that federal unemployment benefits are no longer necessary and that the Texas economy is rebounding after the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Big cats aren't pets': Fletcher urges Congress to pass Big Cat Public Safety Act
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has issued her support of the Big Cat Public Safety Act after a tiger was recently on the loose in the suburbs of Houston.
'We are ready to assist': Fletcher ready to help Haiti after president assassinated
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 15, 2021
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher said she's ready to help Haiti after the assassination of its president and an attack on its first lady.
Turner 'honored' to speak at The Future of Global Energy Conference
By April Bamburg | Jul 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was a featured speaker at Greater Houston Partnership’s recent conference called “The Future of Global Energy.”
'Great job, Houston Police': Peck commends officers for finding missing child
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2021
Houston City Councilwoman Amy Peck recently announced on Twitter that police have found missing 11-year-old Amayah Estrada.
'Let's get to work': Bill to give retired teachers in Texas cost of living adjustment check fails to make it to the House
By Art Benavidez | Jul 13, 2021
A bill that had the support of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle would have given retired educators in Texas an added check to help with the inflated cost of living.
Abbott issues directives to PUC to 'increase power generation capacity and ensure the reliability of the Texas power grid'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to take several actions that are intended to strengthen the reliability of the Texas energy grid, especially those dealing with the unreliable nature of intermittent generators like solar and wind power.
'You make Texas proud': Abbott wishes Ms. Wheelchair Texas luck in national competition
By Bob Pepalis | Jul 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott played host to Ms. Wheelchair Texas USA 2021 Whitney Lavender at the Capitol in Austin on July 8, a week before she represents the state in the national competition.
Cisneros 'pleased' to support ALMAAHH's plan to build Latin cultural center in Houston with matching grant
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Plans to build a new Latin cultural arts center are moving forward after the Houston City Council approved the initiative lead by a nonprofit called Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH).
'I'm all in': West announces bid for Texas governor
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has thrown his name in the hat with the announcement he's running for governor against Republican counterpart and current Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in the gubernatorial primary.
Abbott: PUC needs to 'take immediate action' to improve electric reliability in Texas
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) wants to see big strides taken toward more reliable electricity for residents of the Lone Star State and has come up with a list of demands he expects the Public Utility Commission of Texas to follow.