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Texas Senate bill would limit HOA’s ability to ban religious displays and ‘ensure Texans own their front yard again’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 25, 2021
Texas Senate Bill 581, entitled “The Homeowners Religious Freedom Act,” takes aim at homeowners associations (HOA) by making it illegal for such organizations to prohibit homeowners from displaying religious symbols and imagery in their yards.
'And so it begins': Tropical Storm Ana offers early warning of coming hurricane season
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 24, 2021
The Atlantic hurricane season is getting ready for an early start, with the National Hurricane Center naming the first tropical storm of the year, Tropical Storm Ana.
Kolkhorst authors Senate Bill 1776: 'Let's pass on the amazing American story to our children, grandchildren'
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 24, 2021
A bill recently passed unanimously in the Texas Senate that would require public schools to offer an elective course in the nation’s founding principles, and may have inspired a similar bill in the state House of Representatives related to Texas itself.
Abbott signs fetal heartbeat law, Dems vow to ‘see the Texas GOP in federal court’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 24, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a state Senate bill that makes it illegal to get an abortion if there is a fetal heart beat present, and opponents have warned that the law could face legal challenges in federal court.
'We're very excited': City of Houston launches new program to eliminate homelessness
By Andy Nghiem | May 24, 2021
The City of Houston has partnered with SEARCH and the Houston Coalition for the Homeless to solve the problem of homelessness through a new program called Community COVID Housing Program, which will offer permanent solutions to get the homeless off of living on the streets.
Hidalgo deems Harris County’s lowered COVID-19 threat level ‘a huge step toward normalcy’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | May 23, 2021
The COVID-19 threat level in Harris County has been lowered from red to orange after a year, signifying a major step forward for the area in the fight against the pandemic.
Cruz: 'Just six months ago, peace was flowering throughout the Middle East'
By April Bamburg | May 23, 2021
In a May 19 press conference, Sen. Ted Cruz said that “mistaken and disastrous political decisions" by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are the cause of the current conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Fletcher: 'Proud to stand with my House colleagues to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act'
By April Bamburg | May 23, 2021
On May 20, President Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act (also known as S.937), which creates a new position at the Department of Justice to review hate crimes and reports of hate crimes.
Babin backs GOP budget proposal to counter Biden spending plans 'for the sake of America's future'
By Karen Kidd | May 23, 2021
Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville) wants everyone to get on board with a newly proposed, GOP-backed budget proposal to help trim the national debt.
Abbott ends federal COVID unemployment assistance for Texans, but says 'thank you' to billions in new USDA pandemic-driven food aid
By Karen Kidd | May 23, 2021
While Gov. Greg Abbott has decided that Texas will opt out of all federal unemployment assistance programs, making it more difficult for unemployed Texans to make ends meet, he will help keep families fed.
Abbott bans mask mandates: ‘Texans, not government, should decide their best health practices’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 23, 2021
With approximately a third of the state’s population currently vaccinated, Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order that prohibits all state and local government entities from requiring individuals to wear masks, though the order does not affect some facilities.
'This is not just one and done': Turner says federal funding for Houston needs to be spread out over the next three years to meet budget shortfalls
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 23, 2021
Houston’s $607 million share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is expected to help stave off an anticipated budget shortfall that had been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harris County seeks support from federal government to ensure residents are 'protected from flooding'
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 23, 2021
With multiple flood mitigation projects underway and the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season – which is expected to run from June 1 through Nov. 30 – approaching, the focus for Harris County government on protecting the lives and livelihoods of residents continues through multiple channels.
Houston firefighters to get 'an average 18% pay increase'
By Christina Heath | May 23, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced that the city's firefighters will be receiving a pay increase over the next three fiscal years.
New segment of Sims Bayou Greenway will 'connect communities east and west of I-45'
By Trina Thomas | May 22, 2021
A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently for a new Sims Bayou Greenway that would connect its trails in the Houston area.
Hallsville ISD to continue 'masks optional' policy following Abbott's latest executive order lifting mask mandates
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order prohibiting Texas schools from requiring students, staff and faculty to wear masks after Friday, June 4.
McCaul, Swalwell reintroduce the Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act 'to give families tools to work with law enforcement to pursue justice'
By Karla Florez | May 22, 2021
U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) recently presented the bipartisan Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act to amplify resources for families who seek justice for their loved ones who became victims of a homicide.
McCaul: Biden has neglected to 'secure our border' after nearly 6,000 pounds of fentanyl seized
By Karla Florez | May 21, 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported a rise in fentanyl findings, with figures rising higher than last year’s.
Green: Jan. 6 Capitol attack was an 'act of terrorism against our democracy'
By Christina Heath | May 21, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives have passed House Resolution 3233 (HR 3233), which establishes a National Commission to investigate the Jan. 2 attacks on the United States Capitol Complex.
McCaul: 'We need to show strength, not weakness when it comes to our alliance with Israel'
By Alexus Barnhart | May 21, 2021
As the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas continues, Texas Rep. Micheal McCaul (R Austin) speaks out on supporting Israel's plan for continued self-defense against the militant group.