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Abbott calls for 'cutting property taxes' in Texas
By David Hutton | Jun 26, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted his support June 21 for using surplus funding to cut property taxes in Texas, something that may ease concerns from Texans who feel their property tax bills are too high.
'Senseless': Houston police seek suspect in deputy’s Jan. 23 shooting death
By David Hutton | Jan 28, 2022
Authorities are seeking a suspect in the Jan. 23 shooting death of a deputy with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.
'Forever thankful for our hardworking crews': Turner’s office lauds cleanup efforts after tornadoes
By David Hutton | Jan 16, 2022
After tornadoes ripped through Houston on Jan. 8, Mayor Sylvester Turner was quick to offer praise to Houston City Works for their quick response to clean up after the storms left the city in shambles.
Texas requires new signs in salons, massage parlors to combat human trafficking
By David Hutton | Jan 7, 2022
With human trafficking a growing problem in Texas, the Lone Star State is requiring salons and massage parlors to display new signs that feature a phone number for people who see something suspicious to say something to authorities.
Bascom Group continues Texas trend with pair of deals in Houston area
By David Hutton | Jan 2, 2022
Jason Hanna: Acquisitions offer popular features among today’s renters
'We will come to the truth': Houston officials investigate deadly crash involving HPD cruiser
By David Hutton | Dec 28, 2021
One day after Christmas, the family of Charles Payne was mourning the loss of their loved one after identifying him as the victim of a midday collision with a police cruiser in north Houston.
Crenshaw labels Trump defectors as ‘performance artists’
By David Hutton | Dec 11, 2021
A Texas legislator is taking aim at the conservative House Freedom Caucus, dubbing the organization as a group of “grifters” and “performance artists.”
Conroe ranks No. 3 in ranking of nation’s leading 'boomtowns'
By David Hutton | Dec 10, 2021
The Houston-area suburb of Conroe is listed as the leading boomtown in the Lone Star State, according to a ranking by SmartAsset.
Businesses consider exit from China amid new data protection laws
By David Hutton | Nov 6, 2021
China’s new data privacy law outlines how companies can collect and store data.
Kumu social media platform lines up Series C funding to fuel growth
By David Hutton | Nov 1, 2021
Launched in 2018, the Kumu social media platform has grown into largest in Philippines.
Google pays Russian fines over alleged 'censorship' violations
By David Hutton | Oct 26, 2021
Tech giant forced to pay more than $455,000 in fines after it failed to follow censorship rules
Texas counties putting money where their mouth is for election security
By David Hutton | Oct 19, 2021
Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties invest millions in new voting machines that produce paper trial
'Border patrol is overwhelmed': Border issues putting financial strain on Texas
By David Hutton | Oct 4, 2021
Decades-long issues at the southern border of the United States may be reaching a tipping point, and few Americans are pleased with the way the Biden administration is addressing the issue.
Strahan steps up for TSU football program with 'donation of new helmets'
By David Hutton | Oct 4, 2021
Texas Southern University’s football team will be donning new helmets thanks to a large donation from one of its famous alumni – NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan.
'I still don't like it': Harris County Commission cancels $11 million contract to promote vaccination outreach
By David Hutton | Oct 4, 2021
After a former campaign worker was awarded an $11 million contract for COVID-19 vaccination outreach, Harris County Commissioners have reversed course, voting to void the contract with Elevate Strategies LLC.
Poll: Republicans trust state lawmakers, while Democrats have faith in feds
By David Hutton | Sep 22, 2021
A poll has found that when it comes to who is trusted more, a political divide exists, with Republicans having more trust in state officials and Democrats having faith in federal officials.
Turner urges Houstonians to 'be aware of their surroundings' as crimes spike in the city
By David Hutton | Jun 26, 2021
A spike in crimes in Houston has put a damper on nightlife in the city.
Hidalgo: 'Community input' key to Harris County highway project
By David Hutton | Jun 26, 2021
A Harris County judge announced that the North Houston Highway Improvement Project may have hit a speed bump after the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) received a request from the federal government to block the project.