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'We're ready for it': ERCOT is prepared for extreme heat next week, officials say
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 22, 2021
It’s been a hot summer — and temperatures are about to increase.
'He was a truly special person': Houston searching for suspect in road rage shooting that killed 17 year old
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2021
Houston Police are still seeking information on a suspect of a road rage incident that left a 17 year old dead.
'I look forward to seeing the ways this center helps Sunnyside residents': Upgrade to Houston health center breaks ground
By John Kelly | Jul 21, 2021
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center on July 14.
'We'll fight for every dollar': Hidalgo testifies regarding GLO's exclusion of Harris County for flood mitigation funding
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) refusal to apportion funding to the county.
'We want to create that more livable city': Turner celebrates completion of Southmore Bridge project
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
The Southmore Bridge reconstruction project was recently completed and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said it's a big step for the city.
Abbott 'proud' of local athletes traveling to Tokyo for the Olympic Games
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is giving his well wishes to Texas athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games to compete.
'HOAs don't own your yard': Homeowners Religious Freedom Act now law in Texas
By Karen Kidd | Jul 18, 2021
Texans can celebrate the Winter Solstice this year with front porch displays thanks to action taken by the state government last spring.
'The park will be a treasure to the community': Houston celebrates opening of Avondale Promenade Park
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
The City of Houston recently celebrated the opening of Avondale Promenade Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Wyche 'humbled and honored' to be named permanent director of Johnson Space Center
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
Vanessa Wyche has become the permanent director of the Johnson Space Center, NASA announced.
'I'm all in': West announces run for Texas governor
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has announced that he is entering his name into the race for Texas governor, which would mean challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in the 2022 election.
Hidalgo considers new county administrator role a way to 'catch up with other major counties'
By Karla Florez | Jul 18, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo expressed her support for the creation of a county administrator position.
Ellis: Paxton's prosecution of convicted felon who voted last year is 'blatant voter intimidation'
By Karen Kidd | Jul 18, 2021
Attorney General Ken Paxton has been under fire, largely from the left, for his office's prosecution of a black man who voted in last year's primary election while he still was on parole for a felony conviction.
'Dedicated public servant': Mural honors Houston city councilman
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
The Houston Public Works and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) have sponsored a mural in memory of the former Houston City Councilman Larry Green, who passed away in 2018 after six years of service to his community.
Abbott orders investigation of 'serious allegations' at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2021
Allegations of misconduct and “potentially illegal behavior" by members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department have led Gov. Greg Abbott to order an investigation, according to reports by multiple media outlets.
'The best is still in store': Turner offers birthday wishes to former Harris County clerk
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 16, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner gave a birthday shoutout to former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, who garnered national acclaim after overseeing one of the biggest voter turnouts in recent memory last fall.
'This is Biden's America': Babin blames crime increase on Biden administration
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 16, 2021
U.S. Rep Brian Babin (R-Woodville) said that a recent surge in crime in the United States is because of a lack of support for law enforcement from the Democrats and President Joe Biden's administration.
Abbott: 'Democrats must get back to the job they were elected to do'
By John Sammon | Jul 16, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) took state Democrats to task chastising them for journeying to Washington D.C. on July 12 in an attempt to avoid approval of what they contend is restrictive voter registration proposed by Republicans – by running out the clock in the current special legislative session.
Abbott: Texas economy 'booming,' unemployment benefits 'no longer necessary' after pandemic
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 16, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that federal unemployment benefits are no longer necessary and that the Texas economy is rebounding after the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Big cats aren't pets': Fletcher urges Congress to pass Big Cat Public Safety Act
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has issued her support of the Big Cat Public Safety Act after a tiger was recently on the loose in the suburbs of Houston.
'We are ready to assist': Fletcher ready to help Haiti after president assassinated
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 15, 2021
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher said she's ready to help Haiti after the assassination of its president and an attack on its first lady.