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Babin condemns Omar's Israel comments as 'offensive and disgusting'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
A congresswoman's recent remarks on Israel and the American military has come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats.
McCaul 'pleased' over passage of U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 13, 2021
A bipartisan bill aimed at boosting America's technological advancements and increasing domestic semiconductor manufacturing has made it through one chamber of the Legislative Branch by passing in the U.S. Senate.
Kamin organizes community cleanup to address Houston's 'out of control' violence
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 13, 2021
Houston has seen a noticeable uptick in violent crimes recently and one city council member has expressed her concerns publicly and her plans to "cleanup" an area of the city that was recently the scene of a shooting.
Jackson Lee 'outraged' by Burkina Faso massacre
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 13, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) decried the violence and killings which occurred on June 5 in the nation of Burkina Faso, Africa, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people.
'A time to raise awareness': June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
By Karen Kidd | Jun 13, 2021
Texas State Rep. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) wants everyone to remember that June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and to go do something about it.
'Devastation on people’s eyes': Walle recalls destructive 2001 tropical storm Allison
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
Last week marked 20 years since Tropical Storm Allison touched down and caused massive devastation to Houston and the surrounding regions.
'House Dems should be ashamed': Bettencourt condemns House Democrats for not passing bail reform bill
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is calling for bail reform in Texas following cases of individuals committing crimes while on bail release.
Abbott signs weatherization measures into law to 'improve the reliability of the state's power grid'
By Karla Florez | Jun 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a pair of ERCOT-related bills to improve the state’s main grid operator and modify the agency’s operation governing abilities power grid following February’s winter storm.
'More than 100 complaints of stolen and lost mail': Fletcher demands investigation following rising complaints of missing mail
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) demands an investigation into what she asserts is two years of extensive mail theft in her district, Texas' Seventh Congressional District.
Abbott signs bill to promote awareness of Texas' 'rich' history
By David Beasley | Jun 11, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed legislation creating the 1836 Project to promote awareness of the state's history, prosperity and democratic freedom.
'There must be accountability': Houston student injured in parking lot shooting at school
By John Kelly | Jun 10, 2021
A shooting occurred at the Houston Independent School District's North Forest High School on June 9.
Harris County Commissioners hold 'first in-person meeting' since start of pandemic
By John Sammon | Jun 10, 2021
The Harris County Commission held its first in-person meeting in Houston in over a year, a sign that the COVID-19 pandemic is easing.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 9% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 9, 2021
A total of 359 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center (TMC) facilities over the past week, a 9% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Granholm on Biden administration's clean energy plan: 'The president is all in'
By Trina Thomas | Jun 8, 2021
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited Houston on May 28 to discuss how to expand clean energy in the area moving forward.
TPPF panel: 2021 Texas legislative session was successful, but special session needed to 'finish the job'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 8, 2021
Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO Kevin Roberts said state lawmakers did excellent work in the recently concluded legislative session.
Ives hopes to 'continue to improve' Houston Police Department as chair of Independent Police Oversight Board
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 7, 2021
A month into taking on the role as chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board (IPOB), Stephen Ives has learned about the inner workings of the police department and the disciplinary procedures already in place.
'People are stepping up' on COVID-19 vaccinations, Hidalgo says
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
There is more good news on the COVID-19 vaccination front in Harris County with 43.8% of residents over the age of 12 fully vaccination, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reported.
Garcia advises travelers to 'make sure their passport is still valid' as travel opens back up
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
With overseas travel limited for the past year because of COVID-19 but now reopening as the pandemic subsides, Americans may want to check on the status of their passports, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) said.
Lee applauds Biden for 'first important step of major vaccine distribution to India'
By April Bamburg | Jun 6, 2021
It’s no secret that India has been struggling with COVID-19 outbreaks – in early May, the country was the world’s worst hotspot when the death toll peaked at more than 414,000 fatalities.
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.