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Democrat Christina Morales wins Texas House seat formerly held by Alvarado

Democrat Christina Morales has handily won the special election runoff to fill the former Texas House seat of state Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston.

Texas Asks for Nearly $61 Billion to Rebuild Houston and Texas Coast After Harvey

A nearly $61 billion state plan to rebuild Houston and the Texas coast after Hurricane Harvey includes funding for three “coastal spines” to control flooding, new reservoirs and buyouts of thousands of properties.

Legacy of Literacy Day Event on Feb. 24 Features Free, Family-friendly Activities

Families are invited to the Legacy of Literacy Day event on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at 6402 Market St. for free books, games and prizes, arts and crafts, face painting and more. Harris County Department of Education Head Start, the Assistance League of Houston and the Houston Department of Health and Human Services host the event.

Outrage Over Student Arrest That Landed Him in Immigration Detention

The Houston school district is under fire after a student without legal status ended up in immigration detention following his arrest by a school police officer for an altercation with a female student.

Work Begins on Large Raw Water Main Low Water Pressure Expected

City of Houston Water will begin repair work today on a large, raw water line that serves as the primary water source for the City of Houston East Water Purification Plant on Federal Road.

Houston Begins To Thaw From Icepocalypse

The arctic front that rolled into southeast Texas early Tuesday morning is expected to bring another night of freezing temperatures before it moves out completely Thursday.

Mayor: Property tax cap would endanger quality public safety services to all residents

In written testimony today in Houston to the state Senate Select Committee On Property Tax Reform, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner warned against the adoption of proposed legislation that would cap property tax revenues for local governments.

African-American Millionaire Gives Money to Houston Flood Victims

Dr. Willie Wilson made a special presentation to flood victims, at Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.

Bud Light Launches New Texas Packaging

The Limited Edition Packaging Will Be On Shelves Across the State Starting Nov. 28th

In celebration of our Texan roots for over 35 years, Bud Light has created Texas themed special edition packaging. Proudly brewed in Houston, Texas, the special edition packaging will feature an iconic Texas lone star on Bud Light bottles and cans.

Houston's Raevyn Rogers Leans On Faith

When Houston’s Raevyn Rogers helped give her mother a birthday to remember until the end of time.

TABC issues emergency order suspending El Tucanazo’s liquor permit for 30 days following deadly Jan. 8 shooting

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has issued an emergency order suspending the liquor permit of a Houston-area bar for 30 days following a deadly shooting that left one person dead early Jan 8.

Mayor Turner's Statement On Texas Supreme Court Ruling On Texas Central Railroad

Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner. "I support the Texas Supreme Court ruling that the Texas Central high-speed rail project has eminent domain authority under Texas law. I hope the decision will revive interest in the project and incentivize investors to move forward in financing and building the Houston to Dallas bullet train.

Juneteenth Celebration: Juneteenth Conversation with Dr. Ruth J. Simmons

Houston Society for Change partners with Congregation Beth Yeshurun on Juneteenth Celebration: Juneteenth Conversation with Dr. Ruth J. Simmons has been rescheduled to Monday, June 19, 2023, at Congregation Beth Yeshurun 4525 Beechnut St Houston, Texas at 5:00pm.

Congressman Al Green Recognized in Houston Chronicle for Donation to Rename Street with Name of Confederate Enslaver

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green is featured in a Houston Chronicle article authored by Juhi Varma entitled “Missouri City ditches street named after a KKK leader.”

Voting and Civil Rights Organizations File Suit Over Florida’s Flawed Voter Registration Form

Omissions put thousands of Floridians with past criminal convictions at risk of criminal prosecution

The League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida State Conference of the NAACP filed suit in federal court today against Florida’s secretary of state, charging that the state’s voter registration application violates the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). The civil rights organizations allege that the form’s lack of information about the voter eligibility requirements for Floridians with past convictions creates confusion, impedes the organizations’ voter registration activities, and puts people in danger of criminal penalties.

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