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'No excuses': FDA fully approves Pfizer vaccine
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 25, 2021
The Pfizer vaccine has become the first coronavirus vaccine to be fully approved by the Food and Drug Association.
Turner launches donation drive for Haiti to 'pay it forward'
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 25, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner launched a donation drive for Haiti after the Caribbean island suffered recent natural disasters.
Abbott 'tests negative' about a week after contracting COVID-19
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 25, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that he is now testing negative for the coronavirus about a week after he tested positive.
Fletcher suggests Houstonians get COVID-19 vaccine ‘until kids are eligible’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 25, 2021
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) is encouraging Houstonians to get the COVID-19 vaccine amid National Immunization Month.
Social Security Administration has helped 'Americans retire with dignity' for 86 years
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021
The Social Security Administration celebrated their 86th anniversary on Aug. 14.
As America Recovers, Texas Leads the Way
By Office of Senator Ted Cruz | Aug 24, 2021
As a busy work period ends in Washington, I headed back to Texas this week to see firsthand the needs of Texas families, small businesses, and our servicemen and women.
Houston introduces new citizen portal to help city 'better handle increased demand'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 23, 2021
Houston has recently introduced its newly enhanced citizen portal for city service requests, city information or to report non-emergency issues by dialing 311.
Hidalgo on Houston ISD mandating masks: ‘It’s a moment of necessary civil disobedience’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 23, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo supports the Houston Independent School District’s decision to require students and staff to wear masks for the upcoming school year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
'Now we continue the fight': Texas House of Representatives return to start work on priority elections bill
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
After a six-week coup of Texas House Democrats, enough members of the House of Representatives have returned to the state capitol, leaving Republicans ready to start working toward passing the priority elections bill.
'Pass 'em all': Middleton rejoices as Texas House of Representatives achieves quorum
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
After a six-week coup of Texas House Democrats, enough members of the House of Representatives have returned to the state capitol, leaving Republicans ready to start working toward passing the priority elections bill.
Brady thanks Capitol Police for response to bomb threat, keeping 'those working on Capitol Hill safe'
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
Authorities responded to a bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol on the morning of Aug. 19, resulting in the arrest of a North Carolina man, identified as 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry.
'This is a victory for our kids' health': Texas Supreme Court declines state request to ban masks
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled to decline a request by the state and Gov. Greg Abbott to ban masks and will allow for schools to require face coverings.
'A passionate advocate': Biden appoints Houston's Cazares to U.S. AbilityOne Commission
By Christina Heath | Aug 21, 2021
On Aug. 13, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Gabe Cazares as one of the several appointees for the U.S. AbilityOne Commission.
Patrick blames Texas COVID-19 surge on 'Democrats and African Americans,' Turner responds
By Christina Heath | Aug 21, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner took to social media and responded to "insensitive" comments Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick purportedly made about the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Bettencourt slams Hidalgo's $100 incentive for first-time COVID shot: 'This is ripe for fraud'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo revealed on Aug. 17 that a new initiative will be incentivizing Texas residents with $100 to get the vaccine, which has drawn criticism from some GOP lawmakers.
'Be prepared': Fletcher reminds Texans to be storm ready on the anniversary of Hurricane Alicia
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
Thirty-eight years ago on Aug. 18, Hurricane Alicia wreaked havoc on the coast of Texas and nearly four decades later U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) is using the milestone to stress the importance of being storm ready.
Fletcher promises help for 'neighbors in need' after 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has promised Haiti that the United States will help the country after a devastating earthquake struck the Caribbean nation on Aug. 14.
Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, 'doesn't feel any symptoms'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) said he's grateful for an outpouring of support and has vowed to "remain engaged" in governing Texas despite recently testing positive for COVID-19.
METRO celebrates 42 years of making Houston 'accessible to all'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County celebrated its 42nd anniversary on Aug. 12.
'Texas is growing at a rate like California never did': Abbott boasts about population increase in Texas
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Texas is leading the country when it comes to population growth, with more people moving into the state in the last decade.