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Turner 'honored' to speak at The Future of Global Energy Conference
By April Bamburg | Jul 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was a featured speaker at Greater Houston Partnership’s recent conference called “The Future of Global Energy.”
'Great job, Houston Police': Peck commends officers for finding missing child
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2021
Houston City Councilwoman Amy Peck recently announced on Twitter that police have found missing 11-year-old Amayah Estrada.
'Let's get to work': Bill to give retired teachers in Texas cost of living adjustment check fails to make it to the House
By Art Benavidez | Jul 13, 2021
A bill that had the support of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle would have given retired educators in Texas an added check to help with the inflated cost of living.
Abbott issues directives to PUC to 'increase power generation capacity and ensure the reliability of the Texas power grid'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to take several actions that are intended to strengthen the reliability of the Texas energy grid, especially those dealing with the unreliable nature of intermittent generators like solar and wind power.
'You make Texas proud': Abbott wishes Ms. Wheelchair Texas luck in national competition
By Bob Pepalis | Jul 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott played host to Ms. Wheelchair Texas USA 2021 Whitney Lavender at the Capitol in Austin on July 8, a week before she represents the state in the national competition.
Cisneros 'pleased' to support ALMAAHH's plan to build Latin cultural center in Houston with matching grant
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Plans to build a new Latin cultural arts center are moving forward after the Houston City Council approved the initiative lead by a nonprofit called Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH).
'I'm all in': West announces bid for Texas governor
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has thrown his name in the hat with the announcement he's running for governor against Republican counterpart and current Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in the gubernatorial primary.
Abbott: PUC needs to 'take immediate action' to improve electric reliability in Texas
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) wants to see big strides taken toward more reliable electricity for residents of the Lone Star State and has come up with a list of demands he expects the Public Utility Commission of Texas to follow.
'Wish you well:' Nelson will not seek re-election for Texas Senate
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 11, 2021
State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston) gave his well wishes to State Sen. Jane Nelson as she announces her decision not to seek re-election in 2022.
'We stand in solidarity with the Haitian people': Jackson Lee expresses support for Haiti following president's assassination
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) has voiced her condolences and support for the people of Haiti following the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
'Infrastructure is a bipartisan issue': McCaul calls for legislators to handle infrastructure bill properly
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) has called on leaders on the other side of the aisle to take infrastructure legislation seriously.
Ellis: 'Harris County is committed to equitable recovery' with rental assistance program
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is providing reassurance to local tenants that still need rental assistance after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to extend the eviction moratorium through the end of July.
Turner pleads with public to help find suspect who allegedly shot, killed 17 year old
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pleads for the public's help locating a suspect after a road-rage incident left a teenager, musician and "one of the good guys," dead after an Astros game on July 6.
'Substantial step:' Texas becomes first state to punish sex buyers with felonies
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 9, 2021
Texas has become the first state to punish those who pay for sex with a felony.
Hernandez 'honored' to help secure $1 million in funding for Houston’s Selena Quintanilla Perez Park
By Art Benavidez | Jul 8, 2021
Rep. Ana Hernandez recently announced that she had obtained $1 million in state funding for renovations and enhancements to Houston’s Selena Quintanilla Perez Park.
Urban Reform's Blain calls speed of Harris County administrator's appointment 'unacceptable'
By John Breslin | Jul 7, 2021
Harris County officials acted too quickly in proposing and voting on the appointment of an administrator to operate at the center of the government, according to critics.
Bettencourt: Ban P.O. boxes on voter registration cards 'critical to future elections'
By Savannah Howe | Jul 6, 2021
Last month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that supporters say is a positive step in addressing election integrity and transparency issues and boost Texan confidence in future elections.
Country sees 'the worst shortage' of blood, Houstonians encouraged to donate
By April Bamburg | Jul 5, 2021
Blood supply is very low across the country, and the American Association of Blood Banks and the Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism are pointing to that need.
'Thank you for your service': McCaul mourns the death of Donald Rumsfeld
By April Bamburg | Jul 5, 2021
Donald Rumsfeld, who served two U.S. presidents as their secretary of defense, died at the age of 88 on June 29.
Fletcher receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce award for leadership, governing 'necessary to move country forward'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 4, 2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently recognized U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) for demonstrating qualities of outstanding leadership and governing.