79°
69º | 86°
66° | 81°
Latest News
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 2% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | May 11, 2021
A total of 626 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 2 percent increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'A solemn reminder': National Police Week begins in Texas in midst of loss of two police officers in the line of duty
By John Kelly | May 11, 2021
National Police Week runs from May 9 to May 15 this year.
Turner eyes progress toward 'a renewed sense of international climate cooperation'
By John Sammon | May 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was one of 19 mayors of major cities around the world to participate in a virtual discussion on May 10 with Secretary of State John Kerry on how to deal with global climate change.
Texas Public Policy Foundation calls state House approval of election changes 'good first step'
By W.J. Kennedy | May 11, 2021
Election legislation approved by the Texas House late last week contained many of the changes sought by critics of what they view as loose voting procedures rushed into place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, they argue, the measures are still missing some critical provisions needed to re-instill public confidence in the voting process.
Crenshaw makes first appearance post-emergency eye surgery, hopeful to 'return to some sense of normalcy'
By Trina Thomas | May 11, 2021
After emergency surgery for a detached retina, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) provided an update on his sight and recovery.
Texas House approves bill to ban homeless encampments, protect cities from 'violent or hazardous activity'
By Andy Nghiem | May 10, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives has approved legislation to ban homeless encampments in unapproved public spaces across the state.
'Texas is committed to eradicating human trafficking': House passes bill to raise minimum age of sex workers
By Andy Nghiem | May 10, 2021
To help combat human trafficking, the Texas House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill to raise the minimum age of workers employed at sexually oriented businesses.
'We will never forget': Veasey joins fellow members of Congress in looking into Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s death
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 10, 2021
As revelations emerge that U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén made multiple reports of sexual harassment by her supervisor prior to being killed by a different soldier, members of Congress visited Fort Hood, where both soldiers were stationed, as part of ongoing investigations.
'Tim Tebow Bill' to give Texas home-school students equal access to public school extracurriculars on House floor for debate
By Karen Kidd | May 10, 2021
Legislation proposing that home-schooled children in Texas receive the same opportunities for extracurricular activities as public school students is currently on the State House floor today, indicating progress toward passage.
'This one is historic': Permitless carry bill headed to Abbott’s desk
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 10, 2021
The Texas Senate recently passed a bill that provides for “constitutional carry,” which supporters say removes requirements that individuals be licensed with the state in order to exercise rights related to gun ownership and the U.S. Constitution.
Turner, city council approve digital kiosks – 'We want the best for Houston'
By April Bamburg | May 7, 2021
Houston residents and visitors will soon see interactive digital kiosks in areas that see an abundance of pedestrian activity.
Hegar: Texas' 'economic recovery is accelerating' and shows surplus
By Christina Heath | May 6, 2021
Texas' current budget cycle will end on an economic high with a surplus of $725 million in general revenue.
'Texas has highest percentage of uninsured citizens': Health care expansion fails at state level
By Christina Heath | May 4, 2021
A resolution for the Texas Legislature to expand health care access statewide passed unanimously in the Harris County Commissioners Court, but later failed in the Texas House.
Babin: 'Border is in worse shape than it ever has been'
By T.H. Lawrence | May 4, 2021
Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) said the U.S.-Mexico border crisis is getting worse, and that President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are not helping.
Bill to end non-jailable offense arrests would 'save lives and freedom,' Reynolds says
By Karen Kidd | May 3, 2021
A co-author of bipartisan bill that would ban arrests on non-jailable offenses, which passed the Texas House last week and is headed into the Senate, is urging his fellow lawmakers to support the legislation for the sake of justice in the state.
McCaul recognizes Bikers Against Child Abuse: 'Thank you for remaining vigilant in combatting child abuse' in Texas
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 3, 2021
As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) – who has introduced legislation to combat child abuse – recently offered his gratitude to allies in the fight against child abuse and human trafficking.
Cornyn: Biden's infrastructure proposal is a 'trojan horse'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is joining the chorus of Republican critics of President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan.
'Texas needs a long-term strategy to support the uninsured,' Johnson says
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 29, 2021
In an 80-68 vote, the Texas House of Representatives rejected a piece of legislation that would have expanded the pool of individuals who are eligible for Medicaid coverage in the state.
Paxton warns against politicization of Supreme Court, 'I will not stand for this obvious power grab from the Biden administration'
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 29, 2021
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently joined 10 other state attorneys general in issuing a warning to the administration of President Joe Biden and Congress regarding any effort to expand the U.S. Supreme Court.
After emergency eye surgery for 2012 combat injury, Crenshaw 'not out of the woods yet'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
After recent emergency eye surgery, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Houston) said the operation “went very well,” but he can still see only lights and shadows.