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Houston Police 'welcome' addition of 3 Harris County judges approved by commissioners court to relieve busy dockets
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 28, 2021
Three new visiting judges have been approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court to help with a backlog of court cases.
'One of the deadliest drugs': Abbott signs anti-fentanyl bill
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 27, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 768 into law at the Crime Stoppers of Houston headquarters, which increases criminal penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl in Texas, according to a press release.
Ellis: 'Voting is not a partisan issue'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 27, 2021
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis has given his take on Democratic leaders fleeing to Washington, D.C. in an effort to stall the state’s decision to reform its voting laws.
Abbott: New law creates 'better continuity of care' for new Texas mothers
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 27, 2021
The time a new mother in Texas is covered by Medicaid has tripled thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) that extended coverage time from 60 days to six months postpartum.
Harris County 'investing in smart, people-centered infrastructure' by expanding free public Wi-Fi
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 26, 2021
Harris County's elected leaders are working to "bridge the digital divide" in order to allow for more residents to have internet access by investing in the infrastructure to expand free Wi-Fi across the county.
Two Democrats return to Texas, but lawmakers remain short of quorum needed to ensure 'integrity of our elections'
By John Breslin | Jul 26, 2021
Two Democrats who left Texas during a special month-long legislative session have returned to the state, while more than 50 remain in Washington, D.C., leaving the House below the quorum needed to pass what supporters describe as an "election integrity bill."
'Get to work': Phelan charters plane, demands Democratic lawmakers head back to Texas from Washington, D.C.
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 26, 2021
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) said a plane is ready for lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to head back to Texas after they were trying to throw a vote in Republican voting restriction bills.
'Our hero': Turner honors John Lewis' legacy on the first anniversary of his death
By Trina Thomas | Jul 25, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and other lawmakers remembered John Lewis on the first anniversary of his death on July 17.
'No child should have to live in poverty': New Child Tax Credits could reduce U.S. child poverty by up to 50%
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 25, 2021
Millions of American families with children received Child Tax Credit payments paid directly to their bank accounts on July 15.
'Heartbroken': Brady remembers Conroe police chief John Lindon
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 25, 2021
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) is remembering police chief John Lindon who died on July 6.
Abbott 'proud' to have signed broadband, telehealth expansion bills
By Karen Kidd | Jul 25, 2021
A month after signing two health care bills that to expand telehealth, telemedicine and broadband access across the state, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a social media post that he's proud to have done it.
Abbott: Democrats 'abandoned their responsibilities and constituents' when fleeing Texas
By Christina Heath | Jul 24, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is speaking out against state Democratic legislators who fled the state for Washington, D.C. in order to avoid voting on new election laws and other bills.
Houston police make arrest in murder of 24-year-old mother who was 'shot and killed protecting her one-year-old son'
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 24, 2021
The Houston Police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old mother who was shot while protecting her son from a violent attack from her ex-boyfriend.
Jackson Lee 'excited' for opening of Houston's new Southmore Bridge
By Trina Thomas | Jul 24, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 14 that's been three years in the making for the new Southmore Bridge in Houston.
'He's making us all proud': Harris County sheriff participates in U.S. Senate confirmation hearings
By Karen Kidd | Jul 23, 2021
Watching a Texas native in U.S. Senate confirmation hearings last week was a thing to be proud of, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in a social media post.
'This is the beginning of a change': Port Commissioners make Juneteenth holiday for workers
By Steven Hughes | Jul 23, 2021
After a vote by port commissioners, Juneteenth is a holiday for Houston Port workers, joining in celebrating the liberation of Texas' enslaved population.
'She was denied the right to vote': Houston voting rights activist dies at 99
By Steven Hughes | Jul 23, 2021
The grandmother of Houston City Councilperson Letitia Plummer died, leaving a legacy of voting rights activism in the family.
'No one was hurt': The Breakfast Klub food truck catches fire during Thomas' birthday fundraiser
By Christina Heath | Jul 22, 2021
A food truck belonging to Houston dining hotspot The Breakfast Klub caught on fire during a birthday fundraiser hosted by Houston City Councilwoman Tiffany D. Thomas on July 14.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 66% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jul 22, 2021
A total of 566 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 66% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'We look forward to working on securing our electric grid': Texas Democrats meet with U.S. Energy Department officials
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2021
A cadre of Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to Washington, D.C. met with U.S. Department of Energy officials to discuss the Texas power grid.