Posted on · In a sit-down interview with Houston Public Media, the family of an Afghan interpreter killed by the Taliban talk about the dangers they faced over the last 10 years, the bittersweet relief of finally living in the U.S., and what's next for the family in a new country.
Posted on · Legislative staffers could lose their paychecks beginning September 1, but insiders say if Abbott does follow through with his threat, the decision would almost certainly be reversed before going into effect.
Posted on · This weekend, Texans will celebrate Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day enslaved African-Americans were liberated in Texas -- more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. That happened when Union troops arrived in Galveston, where on Saturday many will celebrate with a Juneteenth parade and the dedication of a new mural.
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.
Posted on · The 2022-2023 budget includes $34.2 billion for health and human services, second only to public education in appropriations.
Posted on · In the past two years, installed solar capacity in Houston has more than quadrupled, as more homeowners are going solar.
Posted on · Many Haitian migrants left home and tried to build lives in Latin America, but faced racism, poverty and language barriers. Now, as the U.S. rebounds from the pandemic, a growing number of them are abandoning those countries and making their way to the Texas-Mexico border.
Posted on · Renters facing eviction could lose two key pandemic safety net measures this month.
Posted on · Jim Thomson with the consulting firm Deloitte helped author a report about how companies are reshaping jobs to meet the U.S. goal of decarbonizing by 2035.
Posted on · A special visa can protect victims of violent crimes, including kidnapping and extortion. But for the 97 migrants found locked inside a Houston home earlier this year, the involvement of federal authorities in the investigation has led to their detention and deportation.
Posted on · Although the money helps fill some of the budget shortfall, the possibility of a medication waitlist still remains.
Posted on · Lupe Hernandez, the principal of the San Francisco Nativity Academy said it's been a tough year for her school's educators, students and parents. The private Christian school educates students from low-income Central American immigrant families.
Posted on · Leading casualties of the regular session included the omnibus elections bill, bail reform, and the George Floyd Act. But Gov. Greg Abbott has promised special sessions that could revive some GOP priorities.
Posted on · Multiple bills in response to the deadly blackouts, which killed at least 30 people in Harris County, have already passed — but in different forms. Legislators now have until end of day Saturday to reconcile the differences.
Posted on · As climate-related illnesses only intensify due to hotter temperatures and more frequent hurricanes, researchers look for ways safety net clinics can better protect the most vulnerable.