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Abbott advises Texas locals to prepare 'essentials your family will need' ahead of hurricane season
By Karla Florez | May 29, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urges Texan residents to prepare for potential evacuation and shelter warnings amid this year’s hurricane season, which was welcomed with the declaration of Hurricane Ana by the National Hurricane Center.
'It changed my life': Plummer recalls agony of struggling with COVID-19, isolation
By John Sammon | May 28, 2021
Houston City Councilwoman Letitia Plummer recalled the agonies of getting the COVID-19 virus last year, but added that the worst part was how the illness isolated her from other people.
Election law bill 'not designed to protect Americans’ vote,' say three U.S. representatives
By T.H. Lawrence | May 28, 2021
Republican congressmen say HR 1 must be rejected to defend election integrity
'Great bill': Bettencourt applauds Texas Senate's recent approval of public anti-camping legislation
By Timothy Stuckey | May 28, 2021
House Bill 1925 (HB 1925), which authorizes a statewide ban on homeless encampments, was recently approved by the Texas Senate by a vote of 28 to three, according to a press report.
'These incidents cannot continue to occur': Green urges Senate to approve George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
By Timothy Stuckey | May 28, 2021
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) recently urged the United States Senate to pass legislation that would resolve a variety of policies and concerns regarding police conduct and transparency in law enforcement.
Middleton passes resolution urging Congress to drop proposed 'court-packing' legislation
By Timothy Stuckey | May 28, 2021
State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) and The Texas House of Representatives recently passed legislation asking Congress to amend the US Constitution to keep the number of Supreme Court Justices at nine.
Hidalgo requests investigation of Hurricane Harvey funding formula as Houston, Harris County 'received nothing'
By Timothy Stuckey | May 27, 2021
Judge Lina Hidalgo of Harris County has asked President Joe Biden's Department of Housing and Urban Development to investigate the formula used to assess federal funding allocations after Houston and Harris County's applications were denied, according to a press report.
Gallegos urges Houstonians to ‘file complaints each and every time’ trains block roadways
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 27, 2021
Houston City Council member Robert Gallegos is urging local residents to take action and report incidents of stopped and idling trains blocking roadways around the city, which he said are not just an inconvenience, but a safety concern.
‘I am doing much better’: Thierry updates constituents on her health following emergency room visit
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
A recent hospital stay for state Rep. Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) came in light of health concerns for the representative, but tests came back negative for anything serious, and may have been related to muscle cramps.
'Faith is essential in many Texans' lives': Texas lawmakers push effort to exempt religious organizations from future shutdowns
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
In response to concerns raised during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding restrictions that extended to churches, a piece of legislation currently being considered by the Texas House of Representatives would deem all houses of worship as “essential.”
Bonnen supports end to federal unemployment additions: ‘Texas is fully open’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
After June 26, Texans will no longer be able to participate in either the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, which supplemented normal unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Morales calls Vanessa Guillén Memorial Highway an ‘important step to take’ in preserving her memory
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
A piece of legislation that would rename a portion of Highway 3 in Harris County to the Vanessa Guillén Memorial Highway, after U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén, recently passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature.
Thierry 'glad to be out of hospital' following health scare
By Timothy Stuckey | May 26, 2021
Rep. Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) recently announced she has been released from the hospital after experiencing severe health issues.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 5% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | May 25, 2021
A total of 460 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 5 percent decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Houston department offers residents help with home repair program
By T.H. Lawrence | May 25, 2021
Every year 100 Houston homeowners are assisted by the city's Housing and Community Development Department’s single-family home repair program.
Jetton on National EMS Week: 'We are grateful to these first responders for serving our community'
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 25, 2021
State Rep. Jacey Jetton (R-Sugar) recently offered his gratitude and recognition for the work done by first responders in the local community as part of National EMS Week, which is in its 46th year.
Hernandez’s bill to ‘fund critical assistance programs’ for human trafficking victims passes Texas Legislature
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 25, 2021
Both chambers of the Texas Legislature recently approved a piece of legislation that is intended to help combat the impact of human trafficking by funding assistance to its victims.
Texas Senate bill would limit HOA’s ability to ban religious displays and ‘ensure Texans own their front yard again’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 25, 2021
Texas Senate Bill 581, entitled “The Homeowners Religious Freedom Act,” takes aim at homeowners associations (HOA) by making it illegal for such organizations to prohibit homeowners from displaying religious symbols and imagery in their yards.
'And so it begins': Tropical Storm Ana offers early warning of coming hurricane season
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 24, 2021
The Atlantic hurricane season is getting ready for an early start, with the National Hurricane Center naming the first tropical storm of the year, Tropical Storm Ana.
Kolkhorst authors Senate Bill 1776: 'Let's pass on the amazing American story to our children, grandchildren'
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 24, 2021
A bill recently passed unanimously in the Texas Senate that would require public schools to offer an elective course in the nation’s founding principles, and may have inspired a similar bill in the state House of Representatives related to Texas itself.