Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo called for the cancellation of holiday gatherings in light of rising COVID-19 numbers and said she hopes state and federal leaders will soon take aggressive measures.
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston’s health department echoed calls from other elected officials in urging residents to limit holiday celebrations to only fellow household members.
Mayor Turner says the city is close to releasing specifics of transportation planning that may include narrowing streets to slow traffic and increasing sidewalks, bike lanes, and access to public transit.
Formed as a response to growing calls to defund the police, Abbott brought his "Back the Blue" pledge to Houston.
Despite having the highest number of new unemployment claims in the state, the Houston City Council approved a tax rate that will increase the property burden for next year.
This week a federal agency sided with the State of Texas in shifting control of $1.27 billion in Hurricane Harvey recovery funds from Houston to the General Land Office.
Households randomly selected for the study are not required to provide a blood sample, but Mayor Turner said he strongly encourages participation.
In the ongoing legal battle between Houston and the General Land Office over Hurricane Harvey relief, the Texas Supreme Court granted a stay in favor of the state today.
Three years after Hurricane Harvey, lawmakers tell courts Houston has failed to assist homeowners promptly and urges a judge to allow the General Land Office to manage recovery funds.
Requests from Texas House Public Education Chair Dan Huberty for consultation with school districts and exceptions for vulnerable students and outdoor activities were rejected in county orders.
While Mayor Turner and Judge Hidalgo call for another Houston area lockdown, Sens. Bettencourt and Creighton say containment measures are working and further economic harm is not necessary.
The Republican Party of Texas now must scramble to accommodate either a location change or an online convention that is scheduled to happen this week.
