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'It's inevitable': Decrease in Border Patrol response leads to increase in human trafficking

Texas Department of Public Safety director Col. Steven McCraw reports that human traffickers have been pushing large numbers of undocumented immigrants across the U.S.-Mexico border in targeted locations to distract the Border Patrol with the lengthy process of detaining excess numbers of immigrants.


Texas REALTORS launch campaign to educate Texas residents on property taxes

Property taxes can be intricate, which is why Texas REALTORS created a campaign that will guide Lone Star State residents to better understand the topic.


Three-time medalist Osterman to throw 'first pitch' at Astros game

A Houston native fresh off of competing in the Tokyo Olympics, with pitching experience of her own, will be on hand at the Astros game Aug. 6 to throw out the first pitch.


Emergency policies have to come to an end

The adage “never let a good crisis go to waste” is one that has been embraced by officials in Texas and across the country over the last 18 months.


Poll finds 'pride' and 'patriotism' are popular sentiments around the American flag

If a new poll is any indication, Americans will feel pride and patriotism when watching the Tokyo Olympics – as those are the sentiments people expressed when they see the U.S. flag.


Poll: About half of Americans oppose schools teaching critical race theory

A recent poll conducted by Convention of States Action (COSA) and the Trafalgar Group shows that parents in the U.S. believe that parents should take action if critical race theory is being taught in their child's school.


Half of Americans 'very concerned' with China's influence on U.S. government, poll shows

A recent study revealed that the majority of Americans feel uneasy with China's sway over U.S. media, culture and government.


'An amazing finish': Taylor native wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics

A Taylor native has received a medal in the track and field competition of the Tokyo Olympic Games.


'I will never stop fighting for voting rights': Jackson Lee arrested for civil disobedience

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) had a dramatic evening on July 29 as she was arrested in response to protesting for voting rights.


'A big win for Houston': City celebrates grand reopening of Harvey-damaged apartment complex

Bellfort Park Apartments celebrated its grand reopening on July 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to a report by Community Impact.


COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 56% over past week

A total of 1,412 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 56% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.


Kamin warns against road rage: 'Please take the high road'

Houston police will be targeting aggressive drivers in response to an increase in road rage calls and incidents, according to a report by KHOU 11.


'The Biden administration is completely failing': Human trafficking rates in Texas soar as border crisis intensifies

Human trafficking arrests in Texas are skyrocketing as the ongoing border crisis continues to surge.


Abbott praises Texas' 'young, growing and skilled workforce' for job surge in state

Gov. Greg Abbott recently praised job growth in the state in a press release after the release of June employment data by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).


'Truly a music legend': Abbott mourns passing of ZZ Top member Dusty Hill

Dusty Hill, the bassist for ZZ Top, recently died on July 28 at the age of 72, according to a report by TMZ.


Wu: Abbott's executive order against mask mandate 'the type of thing you'd expect from Trump'

State Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) is putting Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) on blast, calling his decision to sign an executive order to ban the enforcement of mask mandates in the state.


'It punishes regular hard-working folks': Seliger introduces bill to eliminate Abbott's line-item veto authority

Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) has recently introduced legislation in the Special Legislative Session that would eliminate Gov. Greg Abbott's line-item veto power, according to a report by the Texas Tribune.


'Our friendship has set a strong foundation': Turner celebrates 60 years of sister city relationship with Taipei

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is celebrating 60 years since the beginning of Houston's Sister City relationship with Taipei.


Anchía: Absent Texas Democrats had 'no choice' but to go to Washington, D.C. to avoid a controversial vote

Elected Democrats in the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott have entered a public dispute after Democrats went to Washington, D.C. to avoid a vote for an election integrity bill.


Jackson Lee congratulates Milwaukee Bucks ‘for capturing an NBA title’

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) recently expressed her admiration for the newly crowned NBA champions—the Milwaukee Bucks.