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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.
No 'annual inspections on high-rises, condos' in Houston, city official says
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 2, 2021
With more than a dozen people killed, and hundreds still missing in the Surfside Condo collapse in Florida, officials with Houston's Building Code Enforcement are talking about their own policies for similar buildings.
Hidalgo: 'Juneteenth is now officially a Harris County holiday'
By April Bamburg | Jul 2, 2021
Juneteenth was named a federal holiday on June 17, but it’s also an official holiday in Harris County, and Judge Lina Hidalgo wants people to know how significant it is.
'Thankful for his leadership, guidance': Ellis celebrates pastor, civil rights activist Bill Lawson's 93rd birthday
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 2, 2021
Rev. Bill Lawson, a well-known pastor and civil rights leader, turned 93 last month, according to a report by ABC13.
Brady meets with Mexican ambassador to discuss 'the one-year anniversary of the USMCA'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 2, 2021
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) recently met with Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, in order to address the one-year anniversary of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) and other issues concerning the two countries' relationship, according to a report by Yahoo! Finance.
'Many more are still waiting': Bipartisan bill to speed up immigration process for Afghan interpreters passes House
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 2, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a measure that seeks to expedite the process of obtaining a special immigration visa to come to the United States in an attempt to aid Afghans fearing retaliation from the Taliban after collaborating with American forces, according to a CBS report.
'Good news for Houston firefighters:' Houston City Council approves 18% pay increase for local firefighters
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 2, 2021
The Houston City Council has approved an 18% pay increase for local firefighters and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says it's about time.
Critics of Texas wind, solar power expansion want to 'stop renewable energy subsidies'
By Christina Heath | Jul 2, 2021
Prior to Texas' February winter storm blackouts, the wind and solar energy industry spent approximately $66 billion, with $21.7 billion granted from local, state and federal subsidies, on renewable energy sources that some criticize as unreliable.
Harris County votes to add administrator position to 'upgrade their governance structure'
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is celebrating the creation of a county administrator position as a win for the area.
Biden, Emhoff visit Houston Astros as part of 'Vaccinate at the Plate' initiative
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff recently visited Minute Maid Park to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Fletcher 'pleased to announce' $10 million for Barker Watershed repairs
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 28, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) said that $10 million in federal funding will go toward storm repairs at the Barker Reservoir Watershed, according to a news release from her office.
'Uncontroverted evidence': Giuliani loses law license in response to false election claims
By John Kelly | Jun 27, 2021
A New York appellate court ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's law license to be suspended in the State of New York in response to election fraud claims attributed to him.
'It doesn't make doggone sense:' Miles speaks out against Houston's Fifth Ward 'cancer cluster'
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 26, 2021
The State of Texas held a public meeting on a proposed plan submitted by Union Pacific Railroad Company to clean up an inactive creosote facility in Houston's Fifth Ward.
Turner urges Houstonians to 'be aware of their surroundings' as crimes spike in the city
By David Hutton | Jun 26, 2021
A spike in crimes in Houston has put a damper on nightlife in the city.
Hidalgo: 'Community input' key to Harris County highway project
By David Hutton | Jun 26, 2021
A Harris County judge announced that the North Houston Highway Improvement Project may have hit a speed bump after the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) received a request from the federal government to block the project.
'Let us do it': Harris County could provide health insurance to uninsured residents under COVER Now Act
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 25, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently hinted that the county could take it upon itself to provide medical coverage to its uninsured residents.
'This is moving things in the wrong direction': Kamin criticizes Abbott for vetoing a bill proposing dating violence prevention classes for schools
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 25, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently vetoed a bill that would have had schools teach dating violence prevention lessons.
Serve America Movement works for 'values that are at the core of the Lone Star State'
By Christina Heath | Jun 24, 2021
A new political party in Texas has been formed, and it is one based on transparency, accountability, problem-solving and collaboration.
Bush denies 'deliberately false' reports of Pennybacker Capital financial ties
By Juliette Fairley | Jun 24, 2021
George P. Bush, son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and current Texas land commissioner, denies reports that his office has strong financial ties to Pennybacker Capital, an Austin-based private-equity firm he helped start in 2006.
Former Val Verde County judge: Lawmakers 'need to recognize problem' at U.S.-Mexico border
By Savannah Howe | Jun 23, 2021
The tension at the southern border may not be reaching ears in Washington, but it is palpable in the small communities that dot the United States' shared border with Mexico.