Health & Science
Harris County To Take Over NRG Park Vaccination Site, As FEMA Plans Departure
Posted on · Vaccine providers are slowly moving away from large scale sites and focusing on smaller community sites.
Criminal Justice
2 Officers Connected To 2019 Harding Street Raid Indicted On Organized Crime Charges
Posted on · Gerald Goines and Felipe Gallegos were previously indicted for the murder of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.
Health & Science
More Than 150 Houston Methodist Employees Resigned Or Were Fired Over A COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Posted on · Just 25 employees chose to get vaccinated and return to work.
Houston Matters
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Discusses Voting Rights, COVID-19 On Houston Matters
Posted on · During an interview on Houston Matters Tuesday, Hidalgo also discussed the Astrodome, contracts for minority and women-owned businesses, and other issues of concern for Harris County residents.
Houston Matters
Houston Police Chief Finner Points To Pandemic Suspension Of Social Services, Court Backlog For Crime Increase
Posted on · Chief Finner discussed issues impacting criminal justice in Houston during an interview on Houston Matters Monday.
Education News
Texas Southern University Confirms 13th President After Year-Long Search
Posted on · Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young was confirmed as the university's new president Thursday after a year long search.
Politics
Gov. Abbott’s Border Wall Proposal Is More Political Than Practical, Experts Say
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will open an online donation portal later this week to fund the wall, but political scientists and his critics question the timing.
Energy & Environment
Houston Area Braces for Extreme Heat As Officials Advise Electricity Conservation
Posted on · A heat advisory was put in effect for the Houston-area Tuesday as record-high temperatures put a strain on the state's electric grid.
Education News
HISD Food Workers Demand Pay Cut Reversal From District Leaders
Posted on · The education support workers union also requested a $500 bonus for more than 1,200 HISD food workers.
Business
Houston-Area Employers Will Encourage Vaccinations and Flexible Work Schedules, According To New Survey
Posted on · More than 140 Houston-area employers were asked about vaccine requirements for employees, return-to-workplace plans, and ongoing health and safety practices.
Politics
Houston Congressional Democrats Launch Inquiry Into GLO’s Initial Denial Of Harvey Relief Funds
Posted on · A summary of the hearing will be sent to D.C. in the hopes of overturning the GLO's decision to block federal relief funds from being granted to the region.
Houston
Ownership Of Wild Cats Could Be Restricted By Proposed Federal Bill
Posted on · Activist groups continue to push for a nationwide solution to decrease to number of privately owned exotic animals — like the tiger who recently got loose in Houston.
Houston
Northeast Houston Community Garden Aims To Combat Food Insecurity In Underserved Areas
Posted on · The recently opened Shotwell Garden could feed up to 400 families in underserved communities according to nonprofit Target Hunger.
Politics
New Texas ‘Vaccine Passport’ Ban Could Make Carnival Cruise Vaccine Mandate Illegal
Posted on · Carnival plans to require proof of vaccination for all guests. In response, Gov. Greg Abbott said he's signing a law that'll prohibit the requirement.
Criminal Justice
HPD Releases Body Cam Footage Of Deadly Shooting, Keeping With New Policy
Posted on · It’s the first time the city’s new body camera release policy has been tested.