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METRORail Red and Green Line Service Suspended, HOV Closed, Buses Detoured Due to High Water Across Houston Area

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Accused Cop Killer Captured, Orlando Police Say

After more than a month on the run, a man accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and an Orlando police officer has been captured, officials said Tuesday night.

Commissioner Ellis Joins Volunteers at MLK Day of Service

Volunteers clean historic Evergreen Cemetery and frame house for Habitat for Humanity

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and dozens of volunteers celebrated the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday Jan. 16 by cleaning the historic Evergreen Cemetery and helping Houston Habitat for Humanity build a home.

Rep. Reynolds Pre-Files HB 476 to Promote Small Business Growth and Create More Jobs in Texas

Today, Representative Reynolds Pre-filed House Bill 476 to be considered during the upcoming 85th Legislative session which will begin on January 10, 2017. The bill will require the comptroller and state agencies to give preferences to small businesses when purchasing goods or services with a value less than $500,000.00.

Rep. Reynolds Pre-Files HB 475 to Raise the Minimum Wage in Texas

Today, Representative Reynolds Pre-filed House Bill 475 to be considered during the upcoming 85th Legislature which will begin on January 10, 2017. The bill will raise the minimum wage in Texas to $15.00 an hour.

Statement From State Rep. Ron Reynolds After Filing House Bill 854

"Jordan Baker. Mike Brown. Eric Garner. There are blatant problems with the criminal justice system, and many of you have demanded change. I want change as well.

Rep. Reynolds Unites With Civil Rights Organizations to Address Race-Motivated Incidences Across Texas & Minority Underrepresentation

Today, House Minority Whip, Representative Ron Reynolds proudly joined many House and Senate colleagues, along with multiple civil rights organizations to address racially-motivated incidences of harassment and intimidation that have escalated across the country since the November elections of 2016. Leaders from the African American, Latino, and Asian communities called upon Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Joe Strauss to address the hateful rhetoric, racial tension, and uncivil political speech that has escalated since the election of President-Elect Trump.

Governor Abbott Names President And Appoints Six To Texas Medical Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sherif Zaafran, M.D., Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., Jeffrey Luna, M.D., LuAnn Morgan and Jayaram Naidu, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13, 2021. The Governor additionally named Sherif Zaafran, M.D. president of the board.

Warm Up with Comfort Foods

Enjoying warm comfort foods during winter months can serve as an exceptional way to defeat that icy chill. As the frost sets in and winds howl, nothing beats the comforting taste of delicious foods like Roasted Sonoma Chicken with Wild Rice and Carrot Butter, Beef and Potato Tzimmes, or Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread Pudding.

Federal Ruling Points to Low Levels of Latino Representation in Texas

A federal judge’s ruling last week that the city of Pasadena tried to dilute the voting power of its fast-growing Latino population through the use of at-large council districts could change how Texas officials enforce voting rights laws in the state, though the case is likely to be appealed.

Constable Majors Leads Dedication of Street Naming in Honor of The Late Constable Ruben Davis

Constable Gary Majors, appointed unanimously by Commissioners Court to succeed the late Fort Bend Constable Ruben Davis, led the renaming dedication of the street in front of the east Fort Bend Annex to Ruben Davis Drive. With freezing temperatures and tears coming from his eyes, Majors was joined by hundreds Saturday, January 7th to remember his mentor.

Cuban-Americans React to End of 'wet foot, dry foot' Policy

Laura Vianelo remembers the stories of young Cuban migrants who "threw themselves at the sea," only to die in a desperate attempt to set foot on American soil.

24-Year Old Black Man Killed While Running Away From NYPD Police Officer — Death Without Due Process Prompts Family to File Lawsuit

On Sunday, September 18, 2016, 24 year-old Kadeem Trotter was fatally shot. Immediately, multiple conflicting reports surfaced on local television news and across the internet, claims of a shooting involving an off-duty cop and an armed man in a thwarted robbery attempt outside a Dunkin’ Donuts in Jamaica, Queens. Kadeem’s family wasn’t officially notified until days after published reports were already permeating the Internet and newswire.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Regarding Confirmation Hearing Testimony of Sen. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General Designate

Jackson Lee: “Sen. Sessions’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee casts serious doubt about his ability to serve as the nation’s chief law enforcement officer and defender of the civil rights and liberties of all Americans, the most vulnerable and powerless in society.”

How to Keep Your New Year's Fitness Resolution From Failing

If you're like most Americans, you've made getting more fit and losing weight your New Year's resolution to kick off 2017. Unfortunately, your resolution will most likely fail.

5 Things for Wednesday, January 11, 2017: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Dylann Roof

Before we totally turn all of our attention to the upcoming administration, let's take one long glance back at the outgoing one. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

SI Swim Announces Aly Raisman & Simone Biles debut and Festival Coming to Houston in February 2017

Diplo, Miguel to Headline Two-Day Event Celebrating Launch of SI Swimsuit 2017; U.S. Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to Be featured in SI Swim 2017

Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) Sports Illustrated will celebrate the launch of its 2017 swimsuit issue with a two-day music, food and culture festival—“VIBES” by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit—to be held in Houston on February 17–18. The first-of-its-kind event will feature live performances by GRAMMY™ Award-winning artists Diplo and Miguel; a food festival curated by Houston’s James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and special appearances by the models of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Class of 2017.

Orlando Tragedy: Two Officers Remembered

One officer was a mother known for working with youth in the Orlando community. The other was a hulking former college football player known as "Big Norm."

5 Things for Tuesday, January 10, 2017: Orlando Manhunt, Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump

Tragedies in Orlando. Threats from North Korea. Transitions in DC. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

28th Annual AIDS Walk Houston "Red Umbrella Stroll" Takes Place on Sunday, March 5

Annual event helps local HIV/AIDS service organizations provide programs and services to thousands of Houstonians impacted by the virus

AIDS Foundation Houston (AFH) hosts the 28th annual AIDS Walk Houston on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston. This signature event is the city’s single greatest response in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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