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Congressman McCaul seeks support for renaming Bastrop post office
By Houston Daily | Dec 17, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has introduced a bill to rename the United States Postal Service facility at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office."
Texas intensifies border security with arrests and new barriers
By Houston Daily | Dec 15, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing their efforts to secure the state's border.
Death penalty sought for two Venezuelans charged in Texas girl's murder
By Houston Daily | Dec 13, 2024
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has declared her office's intention to pursue the death penalty in the case against Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Pena.
House passes JUDGES Act to tackle federal court backlog
By Houston Daily | Dec 12, 2024
The United States House of Representatives has passed the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the backlog in federal courts by adding new judgeships.
Congressional delegation visits Europe for Battle of Bulge commemoration
By Houston Daily | Dec 12, 2024
Starting today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is leading a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Belgium and Luxembourg.
Crenshaw seeks cost analysis on minor gender transitions in federal programs
By Houston Daily | Dec 12, 2024
On December 12, Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas sent a letter to the Congressional Budget Office.
Luttrell secures key victories with FY25 NDAA passage
By Houston Daily | Dec 11, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has achieved significant milestones with the final passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA).
Rep. Nehls supports FY25 NDAA focusing on pay raises and ideological issues
By Houston Daily | Dec 11, 2024
Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has expressed his support for the recently passed Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
McCaul backs military funding bills aiming at defense strength and servicemember welfare
By Houston Daily | Dec 11, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has expressed his support for the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, following a vote in favor of these legislative...
Brian Babin named chairman of House Science Committee
By Houston Daily | Dec 10, 2024
U.S. Congressman Brian Babin has been appointed as the Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 119th Congress.
House approves bill demanding more transparency in Amtrak board meetings
By Houston Daily | Dec 10, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at increasing transparency within Amtrak.
House passes bill protecting US firms from Russian litigation
By Houston Daily | Dec 6, 2024
Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation, H.R. 9563, known as The Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024, has successfully passed the House of Representatives through a voice vote.
Texas allocates over $15 million in career training grants across state
By Houston Daily | Dec 5, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $15 million in career training grants across Texas.
Bipartisan bill aids disabled veterans' housing access
By Houston Daily | Dec 5, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced the bipartisan passage of H.R. 7480, known as the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act.
Houston man sentenced to 75 years for murder of teen
By Houston Daily | Dec 5, 2024
A Houston man, Irbin Vargas, was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the murder of a 16-year-old girl, Lourdes Sandoval, known to friends as "Betty."
Houston mayor outlines progress on homelessness plan and city initiatives
By Houston Daily | Dec 2, 2024
Mayor John Whitmire of Houston provided an update on the city's initiatives and events in November.
Governor Abbott appoints four to business advisory council
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Business Advisory Council of the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Abbott family delivers Thanksgiving meals with Meals on Wheels
By Houston Daily | Nov 29, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott participated in a Thanksgiving tradition by volunteering with Meals on Wheels Central Texas.
Abbott serves Thanksgiving meals to troops at Operation Lone Star
By Houston Daily | Nov 27, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott and the incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan expressed gratitude to Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and other service members stationed along the border during Thanksgiving for...
Governor Abbott appoints two members to Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
By Houston Daily | Nov 26, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brian Petrilla and Rodney Tidwell to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services.