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METRO celebrates 42 years of making Houston 'accessible to all'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County celebrated its 42nd anniversary on Aug. 12.
'Texas is growing at a rate like California never did': Abbott boasts about population increase in Texas
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Texas is leading the country when it comes to population growth, with more people moving into the state in the last decade.
Abbott celebrates 'momentous anniversary' with proclamation honoring India's 75 years of independence
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
Aug. 15 marked 75 years since India gained its independence from Britain, and the state of Texas commemorated the milestone by celebrating the "strong bond" between the state and India.
'We will be there for our Haitian brothers and sisters': Turner appeals for prayers in light of Haiti earthquake
By John Suayan | Aug 19, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has appealed for prayers for the Caribbean nation of Haiti after it was devastated by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on Aug. 14.
'This isn’t the first time we have dealt with activist characters': Fort Bend judge defies Abbott's executive order on local mask mitigation
By David Beasley | Aug 19, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George issued a mask mandate on Aug. 12 for county buildings, defying Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order against local governments imposing their own COVID-19 mitigation rules.
Crenshaw: Biden administration could not have handled situation in Afghanistan 'in a worse way'
By Cara Clark | Aug 18, 2021
Amid a growing buzz of political and public response to the takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban insurgents with a history of atrocities, Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Houston is being heard as a voice of experience.
Hidalgo voices support for 'Afghanistan veterans, families' after Taliban takes control of country
By Cara D. Clark | Aug 18, 2021
Reaction to the rapid advancement of the Taliban across Afghanistan has been met with varying degrees of disbelief, while many contend the takeover of the radical group was inevitable.
'I test myself every day': Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, on antibody treatment
By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, tested positive Aug. 17 for the virus and is receiving Regeneron's monoclonal antibody treatment, his office said.
State ban on mask mandates 'doesn't prohibit using masks,' Abbott said
By Karen Kidd | Aug 17, 2021
The Texas Supreme Court's temporary halt earlier this week to lower court decisions overruling a state ban on mask mandates doesn't mean people can't wear masks, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a social media post.
'They help to reinforce and promote excellence': Vietnamese Culture and Science Association celebrates 25th annual luncheon
By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner praised the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association after attending the organization's 25th annual American Youth Excellence Recognition Luncheon Aug. 9.
Brady: Biden 'falls short' of employment goal in spite of record-breaking labor force participation rates
By Karla Florez | Aug 17, 2021
Despite the rising employment rate during the month of July, U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) notes that the Biden administration has fallen short of its job count goal by 300,000.
'Tiny changes could have huge implications': Census data reveals Texas will gain two U.S. House seats
By Art Benavidez | Aug 17, 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its population data which will allow redistricting of voting districts nationwide, with Texas expected to obtain two new U.S. House seats.
Turner 'looks forward to highlighting Houston's goals, achievements' in State of the City Address in October
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is scheduled to deliver his State of the City Address on Oct. 13.
Alvarado attempts 15-hour filibuster of GOP-backed election measure to 'give a voice to the constituents'
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2021
A state senator on Aug. 11 attempted to stop a vote on election security legislation with an overnight filibuster.
'A huge step toward fortifying our nation’s infrastructure': Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package passes Senate
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021
On Aug. 10, the U.S. Senate approved President Joe Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure package.
Are you a DACA recipient? I want to know your story
By Representative Sylvia Garcia | Aug 13, 2021
Recently, a U.S. District Court in Texas overturned the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program which has helped thousands of people live, learn, and work in the only country they have ever known.
Middleton votes to arrest Democrat lawmakers who 'continue to not show up for work'
By Karen Kidd | Aug 12, 2021
A suburban Houston Republican State House representative was among those who voted overwhelmingly Tuesday, Aug. 10, to have minority Democrat lawmakers missing from the state arrested and brought back.
'Protecting the community during an emergency is a duty': Abbott's ban on mask mandates to receive court challenge
By John Kelly | Aug 12, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Aug. 10 stated that she and other county leaders authorized County Attorney Christian D. Menefee to take legal action in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order barring jurisdictions from implementing mask mandates.
'Running a small business is a huge challenge': Harris County approves $30 million for small businesses
By John Sammon | Aug 12, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Aug. 10 a new infusion of cash totaling $30 million to help small business in Texas during the hard times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Stay healthy': COVID-19 infection rates increase among Houston city staff
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 12, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has recently reported an increase in the number of city employees infected with COVID-19.