Gov. Greg Abbott has lifted almost all Texas pandemic restrictions. But not the one limiting jail releases
As he was fighting for the Legislature to change state bail laws, the governor continued his emergency order to restrict no-cost jail releases during the pandemic. At least several Texas courts have deemed the order unconstitutional.
As he was fighting for the Legislature to change state bail laws, the governor continued his emergency order to restrict no-cost jail releases during the pandemic. At least several Texas courts have deemed the order unconstitutional.
Biden delivers remarks to troops ahead of G-7 summit
President Joe Biden is making his first overseas as president to repair relationships with European allies and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Joe Biden is making his first overseas as president to repair relationships with European allies and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Limited engagement national tour featuring former President Donald Trump coming to Houston
A national tour, featuring a series of live conversations, with former President Donald Trump and journalist Bill O’Reilly, will be coming to Houston in December, according to a release.
A national tour, featuring a series of live conversations, with former President Donald Trump and journalist Bill O’Reilly, will be coming to Houston in December, according to a release.
Slowed COVID-19 vaccinations endanger Biden’s July 4 goal
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.
Jeff Bezos plans to go to space aboard Blue Origin flight in July
Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.
Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.
Trump pushes GOP to back candidates who 'stand for our values' at NC convention
The former Republican president on Saturday teased the prospect of another presidential bid of his own in 2024, but vowed first to be an active presence on the campaign trail for his allies in next year’s fight for control of Congress.
The former Republican president on Saturday teased the prospect of another presidential bid of his own in 2024, but vowed first to be an active presence on the campaign trail for his allies in next year’s fight for control of Congress.
Houston's own 'Mattress Mack' unveils new Rescue Vehicle
Houston's favorite businessman, Mattress Mack is helping Houstonians once again with a new highwater rescue truck to save residents in the event of flooding, saying whoever is rescued will be taken to the Gallery Furniture shelter.
Houston's favorite businessman, Mattress Mack is helping Houstonians once again with a new highwater rescue truck to save residents in the event of flooding, saying whoever is rescued will be taken to the Gallery Furniture shelter.
COVID-19 Vaccine incentives and appointments in Harris County
Friday is Vaccine Awareness National Day of Action leading into a month of events and incentives to hit President Biden's goal of 70% of Americans with at least 1 shot in the arm by the 4th of July. companies, states, cities, the white house offering incentives, so Dr. Maria Rivera with Harris County Public Health is here to tell us what Houston has planned.
Friday is Vaccine Awareness National Day of Action leading into a month of events and incentives to hit President Biden's goal of 70% of Americans with at least 1 shot in the arm by the 4th of July. companies, states, cities, the white house offering incentives, so Dr. Maria Rivera with Harris County Public Health is here to tell us what Houston has planned.
New Kobe Bryant mural in Hollywood highlights NBA legend's second career
Steps away from where NBA legend Kobe Bryant won an Oscar for “Dear Basketball," a new mural on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue was unveiled in Tinseltown.
Steps away from where NBA legend Kobe Bryant won an Oscar for “Dear Basketball," a new mural on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue was unveiled in Tinseltown.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces run for attorney general against Ken Paxton
Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.
Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.
Trump's blog page no longer live, senior aide says 'stay tuned'
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Donald Trump endorses Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
The endorsement comes as Abbott faces a primary challenge from former state Sen. Don Huffines of Dallas and as other fellow Republicans eye the race.
The endorsement comes as Abbott faces a primary challenge from former state Sen. Don Huffines of Dallas and as other fellow Republicans eye the race.
Biden proclaims June as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month,” expounding its creation and history
Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate what has become “Pride Month,” which started in the aftermath of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate what has become “Pride Month,” which started in the aftermath of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Texas governor to veto budget article that funds legislative branch
"No pay for those who abandon their responsibilities," Texas Governor Greg Abbott wrote in a tweet.
"No pay for those who abandon their responsibilities," Texas Governor Greg Abbott wrote in a tweet.
Texas House set to consider GOP priority voting bill after sweeping changes made behind closed doors
The legislation, approved by the Senate Sunday morning after an all-night debate, touches all facets of voting in Texas.
The legislation, approved by the Senate Sunday morning after an all-night debate, touches all facets of voting in Texas.
Effort to curb governors' pandemic emergency powers falls short at Texas Legislature
The proposal’s low bill number signaled it was a priority of new House Speaker Dade Phelan, a Beaumont Republican who referred to the legislation as “the House’s blueprint for pandemic response.”
The proposal’s low bill number signaled it was a priority of new House Speaker Dade Phelan, a Beaumont Republican who referred to the legislation as “the House’s blueprint for pandemic response.”
After drastic changes made behind closed doors, and an overnight debate, Texas Senate approves voting bill
Senate Bill 7 includes provisions to limit early voting hours, curtail local voting options and further tighten voting-by-mail. The upper chamber suspended its own rules to approve it after debating it for hours overnight.
Senate Bill 7 includes provisions to limit early voting hours, curtail local voting options and further tighten voting-by-mail. The upper chamber suspended its own rules to approve it after debating it for hours overnight.
President Joe Biden says Texas voting bill is 'part of an assault on democracy'
Senate Bill 7, a Republican priority voting bill, would limit early voting hours, curtail local voting options and further clamp down on mail-in voting, among several other provisions.
Senate Bill 7, a Republican priority voting bill, would limit early voting hours, curtail local voting options and further clamp down on mail-in voting, among several other provisions.
Breaking Bond series catches Gov. Greg Abbott's attention
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a link to our Breaking Bond series as part of his argument that we need to change the laws when it comes to letting known violent people out from behind bars, even though they've already broken the terms of their bond. Our Randy Wallace tells us more about what caught the governor's attention.
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a link to our Breaking Bond series as part of his argument that we need to change the laws when it comes to letting known violent people out from behind bars, even though they've already broken the terms of their bond. Our Randy Wallace tells us more about what caught the governor's attention.
Greg Abbott sends state troopers, National Guard to border after increase in fentanyl seizures
Abbott said the increase in fentanyl seizures correlates with President Joe Biden taking office in January and implementing new border policies.
Abbott said the increase in fentanyl seizures correlates with President Joe Biden taking office in January and implementing new border policies.