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COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 9% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 9, 2021
A total of 359 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center (TMC) facilities over the past week, a 9% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Granholm on Biden administration's clean energy plan: 'The president is all in'
By Trina Thomas | Jun 8, 2021
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited Houston on May 28 to discuss how to expand clean energy in the area moving forward.
TPPF panel: 2021 Texas legislative session was successful, but special session needed to 'finish the job'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 8, 2021
Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO Kevin Roberts said state lawmakers did excellent work in the recently concluded legislative session.
Ives hopes to 'continue to improve' Houston Police Department as chair of Independent Police Oversight Board
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 7, 2021
A month into taking on the role as chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board (IPOB), Stephen Ives has learned about the inner workings of the police department and the disciplinary procedures already in place.
'People are stepping up' on COVID-19 vaccinations, Hidalgo says
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
There is more good news on the COVID-19 vaccination front in Harris County with 43.8% of residents over the age of 12 fully vaccination, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reported.
Garcia advises travelers to 'make sure their passport is still valid' as travel opens back up
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
With overseas travel limited for the past year because of COVID-19 but now reopening as the pandemic subsides, Americans may want to check on the status of their passports, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) said.
Lee applauds Biden for 'first important step of major vaccine distribution to India'
By April Bamburg | Jun 6, 2021
It’s no secret that India has been struggling with COVID-19 outbreaks – in early May, the country was the world’s worst hotspot when the death toll peaked at more than 414,000 fatalities.
Abbott approves measures that 'will stop cities from defunding the police, enhance penalties for criminal activities'
By Karla Florez | Jun 6, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed multiple legislative bills requiring certain cities to seek approval from the public to defund their local police departments.
'An important and encouraging milestone': Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level to yellow
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently lowered the COVID-19 threat level from orange to yellow, which is one step away from the safest level possible.
Garcia lauds bill to 'create the local authority to build the Coastal Barrier/Ike Dike'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
Legislation pertaining to safeguarding the Texas Gulf Coast against natural disasters currently awaits Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature and is one step closer to becoming law.
'Wade made a lasting, positive difference in Houston': Texas Senate honors late Houston mayoral advisor Keith Wade
By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2021
The Texas state Senate late in its session remembered Keith Wade, the late mayoral advisor in Houston who died of COVID-19 last year.
'Don't wait until it’s too late': Hidalgo encourages residents to get flood insurance for 2021 hurricane season
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 6, 2021
As Texas enters the hurricane season, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging local residents to apply for flood insurance and make sure existing flood insurance policies are up to date.
College scholarships available 'for students under 18 who get their vaccines' in Harris County
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said that students under the age of 18 that get vaccinated could receive college scholarships.
Houston's East End Market holds grand opening 'with over $3 million' for businesses
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
East End Maker Hub (EEMH), which celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, June 3, works to help the Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation (UP CDC) and TXRX.
'Enough is enough, Ken': Bush challenges Paxton in Texas attorney general race
By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021
Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush has said that he plans to challenge current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for attorney general.
Texas set to ban private money to manage elections; practice called 'rife for corruption'
By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 5, 2021
The Texas Legislature has sent Gov. Greg Abbott legislation that will ban local election officials from accepting private money to underwrite the management of elections.
'It's good to be back in the chambers': Houston City Council reconvenes amidst heated budget debate
By John Kelly | Jun 4, 2021
The Houston City Council held the first in-person agenda session at city hall since the beginning of COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 14% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 4, 2021
A total of 396 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 14 percent decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Houston, Harris County to receive ‘$750 million for mitigation efforts’ following backlash
By Benjamin Kibbey | Jun 1, 2021
Following a backlash over the Texas General Land Office’s failure to provide funding to the City of Houston and Harris County following Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Land Commissioner George P. Bush said he will seek $750 million in federal aid for the county.
Abbott signs Active Shooter Alert System bill to 'help save lives'
By Christin Nielsen | Jun 1, 2021
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) praised the passage of a new "Active Shooter Alert" bill – also known as the Leilah Hernandez Act – which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, May 25.