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'We will continue to come after him': HPOU head demands district judge's resignation after fatal shooting of officer
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2021
Doug Griffith, the president of the Houston Police Officers Union, has demanded a Harris County judge step down from the bench following the fatal shooting death of an officer.
'Get your shot': Harris County's $100 vaccine incentive program to end Sept. 30
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
Harris County’s $100 vaccine incentive program is slated to end on Sept. 30 and county officials have gone on record that they have no intentions of extending the plan.
'Her legacy carries me through': County honors 30th anniversary of inauguration of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
Harris County commemorated the 30th anniversary of the late Ann Richards becoming Texas governor on Sept. 23.
'Get ready to eat': Kamin excited to have 'Top Chef' host Lakshmi as Twitter follower, guest in Houston
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
Like anyone with a Twitter account, Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin gets excited when a she gains a new follower.
'We can get it done': Humble ISD board president issues election challenge to Hidalgo
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
Humble Independent School District Board President Martina Lemond Dixon on Sept. 22 announced that she will run as a Republican against Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in next year’s election.
Houston partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation to build 30 mini-pitches throughout region, 'add more soccer youth programming'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
City officials recently announced that they have partnered with the U.S. Soccer Federation and the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee to build 30 mini-pitches throughout the city, along with funding a youth soccer program.
Fulgent Genetics 'pleased' to partner with Houston Health Department for COVID-19 testing in area schools
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
The Houston Health Department, along with Fulgent Genetics, have joined forces to offer on-campus COVID-19 testing.
Allegations of doctor stealing vaccines leads to Harris County lawsuit to 'finally set right some of the wrongs'
By Christina Heath | Sep 25, 2021
A former Harris County Public Health employee is suing the department and Harris County for discrimination after being accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccinations.
Fletcher encourages women to 'learn risk factors, symptoms' this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
By George Willis | Sep 25, 2021
For U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston), Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September is personal.
'This is an art exhibit commemorating this tragic pandemic': Jackson Lee visits flag memorial for COVID-19 victims
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) was among members of Congress who visited the memorial of more than 600,000 white flags for victims of COVID-19.
'My prayers are with the victim's family': Brady sends condolences to family of 14 year old killed in Montgomery County shooting
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 24, 2021
Houston is mourning the loss of a teenager killed in a shooting in Montgomery County.
'Puzzling, inflated and wrong': Houston Housing Director McCasland terminated for alleging contract awarding bias
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 24, 2021
Hours after alleging Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner awarded a major contract to a favored contractor, housing director Tom McCasland was fired.
No word from Cruz on calling for investigation into 'over-the-horizon' strike that killed Afghan civilians
By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) had no comment when reached by the Houston Daily and asked if he had called on the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent U.S. drone strike in Kabul which killed multiple civilians.
'One of its very best': Houston police officer shot and killed in the line of duty
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
The City of Houston is mourning the loss of "one of its very best," Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey who was shot and killed during the execution of a high-level felony warrant in Aeropark earlier this week.
Poll: Republicans trust state lawmakers, while Democrats have faith in feds
By David Hutton | Sep 22, 2021
A poll has found that when it comes to who is trusted more, a political divide exists, with Republicans having more trust in state officials and Democrats having faith in federal officials.
'Damon Allen Act ensures Texas communities are safe': Abbott signs bail reform bill despite controversy in Harris County
By John Kelly | Sep 22, 2021
A new bail bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott is going to have an impact on Houston.
Governor Abbott: Texas Will Continue Surging State Resources To Secure The Border
By Governor Greg Abbott Press Office | Sep 21, 2021
Governor Abbott: Texas Will Continue Surging State Resources To Secure The Border Governor Abbott: Texas Will Continue Surging State Resources To Secure The Border For Immediate Distribution | September 21, 2021 | (512) 463-1826 Governor Abbott: Texas Will Continue Surging State Resources To Secure The Border AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Del Rio where he vowed to continue surging state resources to secure the border and address the chaos in Del Rio created by the Biden Administration.
Abbott 'urges' locals to complete self-reporting damage form from Nicholas
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 21, 2021
Texans who suffered damage from Tropical Storm Nicholas are encouraged to complete a form stating what damages they suffered.
'We are not yet in the clear': Abbott urges residents to stay alert after Tropical Storm Nicholas
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 20, 2021
Tropical Storm Nicholas brought heavy rain to the area and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants residents to stay alert and take caution as there are still safety issues on local roads.
Houston to receive additional Treasury Department funding to reach 'struggling tenants, landlords'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 20, 2021
Additional rental assistance could be coming to Houston as the city is on a shortlist of those that will get extra Treasury Department funding, according to Politico.