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'Wish you well:' Nelson will not seek re-election for Texas Senate
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 11, 2021
State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston) gave his well wishes to State Sen. Jane Nelson as she announces her decision not to seek re-election in 2022.
'We stand in solidarity with the Haitian people': Jackson Lee expresses support for Haiti following president's assassination
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) has voiced her condolences and support for the people of Haiti following the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
'Infrastructure is a bipartisan issue': McCaul calls for legislators to handle infrastructure bill properly
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) has called on leaders on the other side of the aisle to take infrastructure legislation seriously.
Ellis: 'Harris County is committed to equitable recovery' with rental assistance program
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is providing reassurance to local tenants that still need rental assistance after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to extend the eviction moratorium through the end of July.
Turner pleads with public to help find suspect who allegedly shot, killed 17 year old
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pleads for the public's help locating a suspect after a road-rage incident left a teenager, musician and "one of the good guys," dead after an Astros game on July 6.
'Substantial step:' Texas becomes first state to punish sex buyers with felonies
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 9, 2021
Texas has become the first state to punish those who pay for sex with a felony.
Hernandez 'honored' to help secure $1 million in funding for Houston’s Selena Quintanilla Perez Park
By Art Benavidez | Jul 8, 2021
Rep. Ana Hernandez recently announced that she had obtained $1 million in state funding for renovations and enhancements to Houston’s Selena Quintanilla Perez Park.
Urban Reform's Blain calls speed of Harris County administrator's appointment 'unacceptable'
By John Breslin | Jul 7, 2021
Harris County officials acted too quickly in proposing and voting on the appointment of an administrator to operate at the center of the government, according to critics.
Bettencourt: Ban P.O. boxes on voter registration cards 'critical to future elections'
By Savannah Howe | Jul 6, 2021
Last month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that supporters say is a positive step in addressing election integrity and transparency issues and boost Texan confidence in future elections.
Country sees 'the worst shortage' of blood, Houstonians encouraged to donate
By April Bamburg | Jul 5, 2021
Blood supply is very low across the country, and the American Association of Blood Banks and the Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism are pointing to that need.
'Thank you for your service': McCaul mourns the death of Donald Rumsfeld
By April Bamburg | Jul 5, 2021
Donald Rumsfeld, who served two U.S. presidents as their secretary of defense, died at the age of 88 on June 29.
Fletcher receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce award for leadership, governing 'necessary to move country forward'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 4, 2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently recognized U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) for demonstrating qualities of outstanding leadership and governing.
No 'annual inspections on high-rises, condos' in Houston, city official says
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 2, 2021
With more than a dozen people killed, and hundreds still missing in the Surfside Condo collapse in Florida, officials with Houston's Building Code Enforcement are talking about their own policies for similar buildings.
Hidalgo: 'Juneteenth is now officially a Harris County holiday'
By April Bamburg | Jul 2, 2021
Juneteenth was named a federal holiday on June 17, but it’s also an official holiday in Harris County, and Judge Lina Hidalgo wants people to know how significant it is.
'Thankful for his leadership, guidance': Ellis celebrates pastor, civil rights activist Bill Lawson's 93rd birthday
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 2, 2021
Rev. Bill Lawson, a well-known pastor and civil rights leader, turned 93 last month, according to a report by ABC13.
Brady meets with Mexican ambassador to discuss 'the one-year anniversary of the USMCA'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 2, 2021
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) recently met with Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, in order to address the one-year anniversary of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) and other issues concerning the two countries' relationship, according to a report by Yahoo! Finance.
'Many more are still waiting': Bipartisan bill to speed up immigration process for Afghan interpreters passes House
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 2, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a measure that seeks to expedite the process of obtaining a special immigration visa to come to the United States in an attempt to aid Afghans fearing retaliation from the Taliban after collaborating with American forces, according to a CBS report.
'Good news for Houston firefighters:' Houston City Council approves 18% pay increase for local firefighters
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 2, 2021
The Houston City Council has approved an 18% pay increase for local firefighters and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says it's about time.
Critics of Texas wind, solar power expansion want to 'stop renewable energy subsidies'
By Christina Heath | Jul 2, 2021
Prior to Texas' February winter storm blackouts, the wind and solar energy industry spent approximately $66 billion, with $21.7 billion granted from local, state and federal subsidies, on renewable energy sources that some criticize as unreliable.
Harris County votes to add administrator position to 'upgrade their governance structure'
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is celebrating the creation of a county administrator position as a win for the area.