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Governor: 'I want to wish all of you a very merry Christmas and happy holidays'
By Houston Daily | Dec 24, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott of Texas have extended their Christmas greetings to the residents of the Lone Star State. The message was conveyed through a short video clip recorded at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, marking Abbott's ninth consecutive holiday season as governor.
Abbott grants clemency to Harris County man
By Houston Daily | Dec 23, 2023
A man from Harris County is among three Texans who have been pardoned by Governor Greg Abbott, following recommendations from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Abbott, a member of the Republican party, granted clemency to Jerry Lynn Smith, aged 64, for a theft committed in 1990. Smith had been sentenced to pay a $500 fine.
November employment data a continuation of state's excellence in annual jobs growth
By Houston Daily | Dec 22, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott recently praised the state's November employment data, describing it as a continuation of Texas' exceptional annual job growth. The Office of the Governor of Texas reports that the state maintains its position as the leader in job growth, with the previous month marking three new historic highs for job creation.
MOCA seeks artist qualifications for Houston municipal employee memorial
By Houston Daily | Dec 18, 2023
The city of Houston has revealed plans for a public memorial to honor municipal employees who lost their lives in the line of duty. The initiative, managed by the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) in partnership with Houston Public Works, is inviting artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for designing, fabricating, and installing the memorial. The artist selection process will be overseen by the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), with a budget of $165,000 set aside for the project.
New fleet acquisition for Houston city services
By Houston Daily | Dec 17, 2023
The city of Houston has recently shared updates on the progress made by Mayor Sylvester Turner's administration in improving public services through the replacement of aging fleet vehicles. This initiative has notably benefited city departments such as the Houston Fire Department, Houston Public Works, Houston Solid Waste, and the Houston Police Department, all of which have experienced positive impacts from their respective fleet upgrades.
Cornyn, senators introduce legislation to improve veterans' access to mental healthcare
By Houston Daily | Dec 16, 2023
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), in collaboration with a bipartisan group of senators, has introduced the Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act. This proposed legislation aims to guarantee veterans' access to high-quality mental health care. Joining Cornyn in this initiative are fellow Republican U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Democrats U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Michael Bennet (D-CO).
Tetra Tech presents Francisco Sanchez Public Service Award to city of Houston
By Houston Daily | Dec 14, 2023
The city of Houston has announced that Tetra Tech, a leading provider of consulting and engineering services, has honored Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston city council with the annual Francisco Sanchez Public Service Award. This accolade recognizes their efforts in managing the city's recovery following Hurricane Harvey.
Cornyn on bill to reform current live event ticketing system: 'The current ticketing system is riddled with problems and doesn’t serve the needs of fans, teams, artists, or venues'
By Houston Daily | Dec 10, 2023
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative to reform the current live event ticketing system. The lawmakers introduced the Fans First Act, legislation aimed at addressing issues related to ticket purchasing and price transparency for fans. According to Cornyn's office, the existing ticketing system is beleaguered by bots, unauthorized resellers, and large conglomerates.
CenterPoint Energy grants Mayor Sylvester Turner $1 million for low-income energy assistance
By Houston Daily | Dec 8, 2023
The city of Houston has announced a $1 million allocation by CenterPoint Energy for energy bill assistance. This contribution, made in the name of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, is intended to benefit low-income residents across the Greater Houston area. The aid is available to those living within CenterPoint Energy’s service areas who are struggling with their energy bills.
Abbott on continuous Texas economic momentum: 'Together, we continue to build a bigger, bolder Texas of tomorrow'
By Houston Daily | Dec 8, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott has praised the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which indicates that the Texas economy has grown faster than the entire U.S. economy for the fourth consecutive quarter. The Office of the Texas Governor reported that in the second quarter of 2023, Texas' real gross domestic product (GDP) — representing the value of all final goods and services produced — grew at an annual rate of 4.9%, compared to a 2.1% growth rate in the rest of the country.
Abbott mourns passing of retired Supreme Court Justice O'Connor
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott joins the country in mourning the loss of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who was 93 at the time of her passing. O’Connor served as a beacon for women across the nation as she was the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court in 1981.
Crenshaw on Santos explusion: The ethics violations were crystal clear and pretty serious
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2023
U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-Humble) was among the members of the U.S. House of Representatives who voted to expel U.S. Representative George Santos (R-N.Y.) after an ethics report showed that he lied and misused campaign funds. The final vote for Santos’ expulsion was 331-114. This development took place following a series of investigations and two prior votes, which Santos managed to survive.
World War II veteran celebrates 106th birthday with skydive with Abbott
By Houston Daily | Nov 28, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott made a 106-year-old World War II veteran’s birthday all the more memorable by accompanying the gentleman on a skydive. The Office of the Texas Governor said Abbott, a Republican, and Al Blaschke went to Skydive Spaceland San Marcos on Blaschke’s special day. The men were flown in a de Havilland DHC-6-200-Twin Otter aircraft and leapt from 8,500 feet above the ground. This extraordinary event occurred recently at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos in Texas.
Paxton launches investigation into liberal non-profit organization Media Matters for America
By Houston Daily | Nov 21, 2023
The Office of the Texas Attorney General has launched an investigation into liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America for purported fraudulent activity. The group is under scrutiny following allegations that it manipulated data on a social media platform.
Abbott at virtual Nasdaq Closing Bell Ceremony: 'Texas is the modern embodiment of the American dream'
By Houston Daily | Nov 21, 2023
The Nasdaq Stock Market held a virtual bell ringing ceremony in which Gov. Greg Abbott had the honor of ringing the closing bell, according to the Office of the Texas Governor. This event took place at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, demonstrating Texas's robust economic standing.
Stroud unbothered by three picks against Cardinals
By Houston Daily | Nov 21, 2023
For the first six weeks of his rookie career, first-year Houston Texans signal-caller C.J. Stroud didn’t have an interception to his name. Then came the victory over the New Orleans Saints in which Zack Baun picked him off, and on Nov. 19 against the Arizona Cardinals, the 22-year-old Ohio State University product amassed an uncharacteristic three interceptions.
Beacon opens new Houston branch, one of two in nation
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2023
Fortune 500 company Beacon announced that it has opened two new locations, with one of them based in Houston. The Houston Beacon branch is located along State Highway 288 between Interstate 69 and Loop 610 just south of Downtown Houston. The other location has been set up in Riverside, California to cater to the demands of a rapidly growing population.
Abbott congratulates newest batch of graduate troopers
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott graced the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Recruit Class B-2023 Graduation Ceremony in Austin, welcoming the class of 94 to the state law enforcement agency. The ceremony took place recently, marking the completion of a rigorous training program for the recruits.
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2023
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Monday, Sept. 11
Cruz praises passage of temporary spending bill
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2023
``` U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) commended legislation that would fund the federal government through the start of next year. The junior senator hailed new House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) decision to push the deadline pertaining to a government shutdown past the holidays. This move is seen as an attempt to prevent potential disruption and maintain governmental operations. The situation regarding the temporary spending bill began unfolding earlier this month.