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Turner bids farewell to city he led for decade
On his final day in office, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner bid farewell to the city he had led since 2016. Symbolizing the completion of his work, Turner sat at an empty desk and described his two terms as "a joy of a lifetime."
Cruz on CCP bill: This legislation will ensure Congress and the president have a clear picture of what our adversaries are doing in the U.S.,
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and his colleague Rick Scott (R-FL) have proposed a bill aimed at countering espionage activities by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The legislation, titled the Countering Corrupt Political Influence Act (CCP Influence Act), calls for more rigorous reporting requirements from diplomats representing American adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
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Jackson Lee on reelection bid to Congress: 'I thought about the many more gifts I have to give to my constituents'
By Houston Daily | Dec 13, 2023
U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, who recently failed in her bid to succeed Sylvester Turner as Houston's mayor, has announced her intention to run for reelection in Texas's 18th Congressional District. The 73-year-old Congresswoman is seeking to maintain the seat she has held for nearly three decades.
Hollins on successful bid for Houston controller: 'We did it, y’all'
By Houston Daily | Dec 10, 2023
Chris Hollins, who gained prominence as the interim clerk for Texas's largest county during the 2020 election cycle, is set to become the next controller for the city of Houston, according to unofficial results. The Democrat outperformed Orlando Sanchez in the race for the city's financial watchdog role.
Unofficial results show Whitmire the victor of Houston mayoral race
By Houston Daily | Dec 9, 2023
Unofficial results from the 2023 Houston mayoral runoff race indicate that Texas State Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) is set to succeed incumbent Sylvester Turner. Whitmire triumphed over U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) for the Bayou City’s top office, securing nearly 65% of the vote on December 9.
Houston METRO to provide free rides to, from runoff election polls
By Houston Daily | Dec 8, 2023
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) has announced a collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Houston to offer free transportation to polling stations for the city's 2023 runoff election. METRO has stated that registered voters are eligible for a complimentary round-trip ride to Houston-area polling locations via METRORail, local bus, METRORapid, curb2curb or METROLift.
Cruz: 'Farmers in Texas and across the Southwest deserve reliable and predictable water supplies'
By Houston Daily | Nov 30, 2023
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a bipartisan resolution designed to secure water for Texas farmers. The resolution, which was authored by U.S. Representative Monica de la Cruz (R-TX), seeks to alleviate severe water shortages and bolster diplomacy to ensure that Mexico fulfills its annual obligations for water deliveries.
Trump, Abbott serve Thanksgiving dinner to Operation Lone Star service members
By Houston Daily | Nov 20, 2023
Former President Donald J. Trump joined Gov. Greg Abbott in Edinburg near the southern border with Mexico to serve Thanksgiving dinner to those serving in Operation Lone Star (OLS). This event occurred on the Thanksgiving holiday, showing gratitude towards service members from the two Republican leaders. Trump and Abbott, both Republicans, fed more than 240 Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and other service members sent to the border, the Office of the Texas Governor said.
Abbott deploys firefighters, resources to Southern states facing wildfire threats
By Houston Daily | Nov 9, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott has sent firefighting personnel and emergency response resources to Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi to assist with dealing with dangerous wildfire conditions, the Office of the Texas Governor said.
Jackson Lee earns endorsement from Turner
By Houston Daily | Nov 9, 2023
A day after U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) learned that she and her Houston mayoral opponent, State Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) will face each other in a runoff election next month, the congresswoman received an endorsement from her would-be predecessor, incumbent Sylvester Turner.
Houston mayoral election heads to runoff
By Houston Daily | Nov 8, 2023
State Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) and U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston), the two frontrunners of the 2023 Houston mayoral election, are heading toward a runoff next month. The crowded field of aspirants seeking to succeed incumbent Sylvester Turner initially started at nearly 20, but was narrowed down to the two, who neither garnered the 50% of the votes to win the race.
'There is a deep, enduring bond between Texas and Israel': Abbott travels to war ravaged West Asian nation
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott has embarked on his third journey to Israel since taking office in 2015, according to the Office of the Texas Governor. This visit comes amid ongoing conflict between the West Asian nation and Palestinian militant group Hamas, which initiated a surprise attack near the Gaza Strip nearly one month ago.
Crenshaw praises election of Louisiana legislator Johnson as 56th House Speaker
By Houston Daily | Oct 25, 2023
U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-Atascocita) praised the election of U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Crenshaw took to Twitter on Oct. 25 to express his support for Johnson, calling him a "friend and true conservative" who speaks with a true understanding of conservative philosophy. He congratulated Johnson on his election as the next Speaker of the House.
Cornyn praises U.S. Senate passage of resolution supporting Israel
By Houston Daily | Oct 21, 2023
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) hailed the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of a bipartisan resolution he cosponsored expressing support for Israel as the West Asian nation of approximately 9 million fights a war against Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Clear Lake Shores earns Music Friendly Texas Certified Community designation
By Houston Daily | Oct 18, 2023
The city of Clear Lake Shores, located in northern Galveston County, has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO), according to an announcement by the Office of the Texas Governor. Clear Lake Shores is situated 31 miles southeast of Downtown Houston.
Cruz urges Texans stuck in Israel to follow State Department's instructions for departure
By Houston Daily | Oct 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has advised Texans stuck in Israel amid the West Asian nation’s war with Palestinian militant group Hamas to visit his website and follow a list of steps in relation to departing for safer, friendlier countries.
Phelan condemns anti-Semitism in Texas GOP
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2023
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) has spoken out against anti-Semitism within the Texas GOP and has called on his colleagues to distance themselves from the Defend Texas Liberty Political Action Committee (PAC) after it was revealed that its leader had met with a Nazi supporter.
Trade association names Cruz recipient of legislator of the year award
By Houston Daily | Oct 4, 2023
The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has named U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) as its Legislator of the Year. The award recognizes Cruz's strong support for policies that benefit the upstream oil and gas industry.
Abbott proclaims 2023 Manufacturing Week
By Houston Daily | Oct 4, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared the first week of October as 2023 Manufacturing Week in Texas. This proclamation aims to celebrate the manufacturing sector in the Lone Star State and its significant contribution to the Texas economy and job creation.
Cornyn chastises House ouster of McCarthy as Speaker
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 216-210 to strip U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) of the Speakership, just days after U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a resolution to declare the office vacant. At least one Texas Republican on Capital Hill expressed criticism of the ouster, which marked the first time a Speaker has ever been removed by vote.