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Judge Nelly Treviño Santos appointed director of Houston municipal courts
By Houston Daily | Feb 12, 2025
Following a unanimous vote by the city council, Mayor John Whitmire has officially appointed Judge Nelly Treviño Santos as the new Director and Presiding Judge of the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department.
Houston attorney Roland Garcia appointed as new port commissioner
By Houston Daily | Feb 12, 2025
Today, Houston Attorney Roland Garcia was appointed as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority for a two-year term.
Houston mayor unveils results from citywide efficiency study
By Houston Daily | Feb 12, 2025
Today, Mayor John Whitmire and his leadership team presented the findings of a citywide efficiency study for Houston's 22 municipal departments.
McCaul reintroduces act to boost pediatric cancer treatment
By Houston Daily | Feb 12, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has reintroduced the Give Kids a Chance Act, aiming to accelerate pediatric cancer treatments and broaden access to therapies for children with rare diseases.
De La Cruz and Sykes lead bipartisan effort in women's caucus
By Houston Daily | Feb 12, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas has been elected as Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Women’s Caucus.
De La Cruz advances bipartisan bills supporting veteran housing
By Houston Daily | Feb 11, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has successfully advanced two pieces of legislation aimed at supporting veterans.
Houston allocates $14.7M in grants to arts organizations and artists
By Houston Daily | Feb 11, 2025
The City of Houston is set to distribute $14,795,116 in grants to support 102 individuals and 156 arts and culture nonprofit organizations in 2025.
Congressman McCaul praises efforts leading to Marc Fogel's release from Russia
By Houston Daily | Feb 11, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has issued a statement regarding the release of Marc Fogel from Russia.
Bipartisan bill seeks expansion of direct primary care through Medicaid
By Houston Daily | Feb 11, 2025
Congress members Dan Crenshaw, Kim Schrier, Lloyd Smucker, and Brittany Pettersen have introduced a bipartisan bill named the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act.
Luttrell introduces bill on migrant children's safety amid reports of lost contact
By Houston Daily | Feb 11, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting unaccompanied migrant children in the United States.
McCaul calls for USAID refocus on original mission amid foreign aid debate
By Houston Daily | Feb 10, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees, appeared on CBS' "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan to discuss U.S. foreign aid policies and the need to revert USAID to its...
Bowie recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Feb 10, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Bowie for being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.
Congressman McCaul addresses cybersecurity workforce needs at Homeland Security Committee hearing
By Houston Daily | Feb 10, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, addressed the state of America's cybersecurity workforce during a recent committee hearing.
Bipartisan bill aims at advancing U.S. border security through innovative technology
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025
Congressmen Morgan Luttrell and Lou Correa have re-introduced the bipartisan Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act.
Luttrell and Turner propose DHS training act for cybersecurity skill development
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025
Congressmen Morgan Luttrell and Sylvester Turner have introduced a new bipartisan bill focused on bolstering the United States' cybersecurity workforce.
Bill proposes work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, along with Eric Schmitt of Missouri, have introduced a new bill aimed at adding work requirements to Medicaid.
Governor Abbott vows expansion of school choice during legislative session
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has committed to collaborating with the Texas Legislature to expand school choice during the current legislative session.
De La Cruz honors Dr. Milton Gonzalez at National Prayer Breakfast
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025
Congresswoman De La Cruz of Texas's 15th district attended the National Prayer Breakfast, accompanied by Dr. Milton Louis Gonzalez from McAllen.
Governor Abbott pledges expansion of school choice during Edinburg event
By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has committed to collaborating with the Texas Legislature to broaden school choice in the current legislative session.
Bipartisan bill seeks end to NIH funding for animal testing abroad
By Houston Daily | Feb 6, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Dina Titus have reintroduced the Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to stop the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding foreign laboratories that...