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ATF Special Agent: Houston 'ground zero' for auto switch devices on firearms
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Police Department has released bodycam footage of an officer being fatally wounded, his partner injured while trying to serve an arrest warrant.
Harris County Sheriff's Office chief praises new 'anti-crime' initiative
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced a new initiative to address crime through a county program known as "environmental design."
‘He is not accountable to anyone’: Former Houston Police Chief Acevedo fired from Miami Police Department
By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2021
Art Acevedo has been suspended from his role as Miami police chief with the intent of termination, according to an Oct. 11 report by The Associated Press (AP).
Murillo 'honored' to be reappointed to Harris County Houston Sports Authority
By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2021
President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Laura Murillo, was reappointed to the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) board this month.
City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 19 - 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2021
City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 19 - 20.
City of Houston Housing & Community Affairs Committee will meet Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2021
City of Houston Housing & Community Affairs Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19.
City of Houston Planning Commission met Oct. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2021
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 14.
Fort Bend County judge promotes 'finding ways to end and prevent bullying' for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 15, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George recently tweeted to raise awareness for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, which takes place in October.
City of Houston City Council met July 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 13.
Turner: Huntington at Bay Area development not ‘recommended for funding’
By Tamara Browning | Oct 14, 2021
A housing community that was to create 148, one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors near Clear Lake and other southern communities of Houston has lost support from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in the wake of accusations of a controversial deal.
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met July 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2021
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Thursday, July 8.
Governor Abbott readies resources in response to threat of severe weather resulting from cold front, Hurricane Pamela
By Press Release | Oct 13, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to place state response and recovery resources on standby due to the potential threat of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding from a cold front interacting with moisture from Hurricane Pamela. The storms are forecast to move across Texas beginning tonight through the end of this week.
Panel urges Texas to show wisdom in dispersing $40 billion of federal funds
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 13, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act is providing $40 billion to Texas and a panel discussion examined how that money should be used.
City of Houston City Council met July 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, July 7.
Hidalgo urges everyone to speak the 2026 World Cup in Houston 'into existence'
By Karen Kidd | Oct 12, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is on board with having the 2026 World Cup in Houston and she's encouraging everyone to get the attention of the international soccer governing body, FIFA, to make it happen.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 19% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 12, 2021
A total of 1,081 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 19% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Amber Alert cancelled for 13-year-old girl after she walks into a Houston police station
By David Beasley | Oct 12, 2021
Authorities have cancelled an Amber Alert for a 13 year old missing since mid-September after the teenager was located, KTRK reported.
City of Houston City Council met June 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 29.
George honors Harris County Commissioner Garcia for 'bettering his community' during National Hispanic Heritage Month
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George dedicated Oct. 7 to Harris County commissioner Adrian Garcia, a former law enforcement officer.
Turner: 'Congressional districts were drawn not for personalities, but to serve communities'
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is warning against using the congressional redistricting process to help Republican office holders.