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House Advances Sanctuary Cities Bill

Last night, after 16 hours of emotional debate, the Texas House voted to advance Senate Bill 4, known as the Sanctuary Cities bill. Under this bill, local sheriffs and police chiefs would be required to honor ICE requests. As of now, honoring ICE requests is voluntary and Texas counties already comply.

Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening Of Texas A&M University's New McAllen Campus

Governor Greg Abbott today joined education officials and local elected leaders for the grand opening of Texas A&M University's new campus in McAllen, Texas. This historic new campus will provide top quality education for students in McAllen and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The campus is a result of the ongoing partnership between Hidalgo County, the City of McAllen, and Texas A&M University.

Texas Poised to Send Its First Two Latinas to Congress

The state of Texas is all but certain to break a major glass ceiling and send at least one, and likely two, Hispanic women to Congress next year. In El Paso, former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar declared victory Tuesday night in her race to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who is running for the U.S. Senate.

Officer dragged during car stop on Long Island

A man was arrested after he dragged an officer during a car stop on Long Island Sunday afternoon. Around 5:21 p.m., Nassau County police conducted a car stop of a vehicle driven by Dwayne Henderson, 21.

Council Member for District J Edward Pollard to Distribute 12,000 Free Masks in District J

In support of the Harris County order requiring residents ages 10 and older to wear masks or face coverings when outside the home, City Council Member for District J Edward Pollard’s office will be distributing up to 12,000 disposable masks to the public.

'ER' actress Vanessa Marquez killed in California police shooting

Vanessa Marquez, an actress best known for her recurring role as a nurse on the NBC drama "ER," was shot and killed by police in South Pasadena, California on Thursday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Suspect identified in fatal deputy involved shooting near Casino Del Sol

Pima County Sheriff deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit that went into the parking lot of the Casino Del Sol on West Valencia Road just after 10 p.m. Saturday night.

Houston’s Global Convention Event Concludes Tomorrow

Delegates From 23 Countries Bid Farewell to Their Texan Hosts on Sunday

The final day of the “Love Never Fails”! International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses will conclude with delegates from 23 countries taking the floor at NRG Stadium – waving goodbye to their Texan hosts. This second international convention event in Houston will also bid farewell to the city after a special summer that brought a combined 100,000+ visitors to the stadium and an excess of $100 million of economic impact.

Statement from Senator Borris Miles on Obamacare Ruling

"Federal Judge Reed O'Connor has outrageously ruled that the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is unconstitutional. This could immediately leave 17 million Americans without insurance.

Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding Governor Abbott Vetoing SB 390, HB 1120 and HB 1174

"I am very disappointed and shocked with the Governor's veto of SB 390, which would create the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District. The governor's office did not indicate any problem with this bill until late in the session but worked with my staff on changes to eliminate concerns and even helped clear procedural hurdles to get the bill passed. This part of Senate District 13 has been in desperate need of economic development for years and was one of the areas hit the hardest by Hurricane Harvey.

Houston Bidding for 2019 and 2020 NFL Draft

Members of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority were in New York City recently in an attempt to convince members of the NFL to bring the NFL Draft to Houston in either 2019 or 2020. HCHSA CEO Janis Schmees Burke was on hand at a City of Houston council meeting to receive recognition on the World Corporate Games coming to Houston in November and told the council she had just been in New York vying to bring the draft to Houston for the first time.

14-year-old arrested for kidnapping, slashing woman's throat

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 14-year-old male on Friday with charges of kidnapping, robbery, aggravated battery and tampering with evidence. According to police, the 14-year-old met up with a woman in her twenties at a park on May 3. While at the park, the boy and the woman were in her car when the boy attacked her with a razor blade, slashed her throat several times and choked her.

Man sentenced to 40 years for murdering woman trying to leave relationship

A 42-year-old man who murdered a woman as she tried to end their relationship has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Hats, Gloves and Boutonnie: 17th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch raises nearly $45,000 in support of outreach to area families

Friends of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston, gathered to celebrate the Hats, Gloves and Boutonnières: 17th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch inside the palatial home of Manmeet and Paul Likhari on May 6. The event was a resounding success raising nearly $45,000 for the Discovery Center and its outreach programs in Fort Bend County.

Paramedic delivers two babies in one week

Montgomery County Lieutenant Dustin Hass helped deliver two babies in just one week.

Lil Loaded, '6Locc 6A6y' rapper, dead at age 20

Texas rapper Lil Loaded, 20, has died, his attorney Ashkan Mehryari told CNN.

Sunnyside Double Murder: Former Death Row Inmate Receives New Death Sentence

Daryl Wheatfall, 57, once on death row for the brutal 1990 double murder, faces a new death sentence by a Harris County Jury, deeming him an ongoing threat despite his age, reveals District Attorney Kim Ogg.

Harmony Public Schools to Break Ground on New Sugar Land-Area Campus

Construction will soon begin on Sugar Land's newest high school. Harmony Public Schools will break ground on our newest campus in the Sugar Land area. This high school will be located at 13738 Old Richmond Road, Sugar Land, TX making it the seventh Harmony Public School campus in Fort Bend County.

Virtual Community Meeting for Arlington Heights Drainage Improvements and Crenshaw Stromwater Detention Projects

Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to remind Arlington Heights and Edgebrook area residents Harris County Flood Control District and Houston Public Works will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:30 pm to discuss the Arlington Heights Area Drainage Improvements and the Crenshaw Stormwater Detention Basin Projects.

State Rep. Ron Reynolds' Week of March 6, 2017 Newsletter

I am always impressed with the many Texans who take time to come up to their Capitol and rally for what they believe in. This week, I joined the hundreds that gathered on the south steps to rally for the protection of health care. Moreover, the Cover Texas Now coalition fights for quality affordable health coverage and a sustainable health care system.

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