FederalImmigration & BorderHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Nominated as Biden’s ICE Director
Daniel FriendApril 27, 2021
The nomination of Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to be the new head of ICE will need to be approved by the U.S. Senate.
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87th LegislatureFederalIssuesLas Vegas Gambling Company Broadcasts Pro-Casino Advertisements Across Texas
Hayden SparksApril 21, 2021
Proposed constitutional amendments to establish four commercial casinos in Texas are currently pending in committees.
Civil SocietyJudicialLocal NewsHouston Synagogue Sues City, Claiming Selective Enforcement of Land-Use Laws
Isaiah MitchellApril 7, 2021
The synagogue claims the city has targeted them by enforcing a law that could apply to other untouched businesses in the neighborhood.
Civil SocietyJudicialCourt Lets Church Continue Praying Outside of Houston Planned Parenthood
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 17, 2021
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast compared the congregation, which prays outside their facility every month, to the U.S. Capitol rioters.
Immigration & BorderHouston Woman Attempted to Traffic 137 Pounds of Meth Across Border, Feds Say
Hayden SparksJanuary 8, 2021
Border patrol officials say she was trying to smuggle $2.9 million worth of narcotics into Texas.
FederalStatewide NewsRep. Dan Crenshaw Criticizes Renewed Lockdown, Calls on Gov. Abbott to Rescind Order
Daniel FriendJanuary 5, 2021
Rep. Dan Crenshaw criticized the renewed lockdown in the Houston area under Gov. Abbott’s executive order, encouraging business owners to take a stand against it.
Local NewsStatewide NewsHouston Mayor Moves Forward with Vision Zero Plan Aiming to End Traffic Fatalities
Isaiah MitchellDecember 16, 2020
Houston's ambitious goal has roots in Swedish environmentalism, with the goal of ending all traffic deaths. So far, no city has succeeded.
JudicialStatewide NewsTransportationControversy Over Eminent Domain for High-Speed Rail Continues
Kim RobertsDecember 15, 2020
A Leon County landowner is hoping to take his fight to protect his 100 acres from being bisected by the Texas Central high-speed rail project to the Supreme Court of Texas.
Local NewsCounty Judge Hidalgo Hints at Halting Rescheduled Houston Rodeo
Holly HansenDecember 9, 2020
After Houston Rodeo officials announced a revised 2021 schedule with most activities delayed until May, Harris County Judge Hidalgo expressed doubts about holding the popular event next year.
Immigration & BorderLocal NewsIllegal Immigrant from Honduras Charged in Houston Human Smuggling Case
Holly HansenDecember 5, 2020
Reports of a near-naked man running down the street resulted in the discovery of a human smuggling stash house in southwest Houston where 29 were allegedly held against their will.
87th LegislatureEducationState HouseHouse Bill Targets Last County School Board Remaining in Texas
Isaiah MitchellNovember 30, 2020
State Rep. Valoree Swanson (R-Spring) is trying — again — to abolish Harris County's under-the-radar board of education.
Criminal JusticeImmigration & BorderLocal NewsSix MS-13 Gang Members Indicted in Houston for Murder Could Face Death Penalty
Hayden SparksNovember 25, 2020
Five MS-13 gang members from El Salvador who were illegally living in Houston have been charged with murder.