The Houston Housing Authority mandates over 18,000 individuals to re-register for housing vouchers between May 1-June 2, 2023, to avoid waitlist removal, with separate project-based voucher waitlists opening from May 1-16.
The Texas Senate reviews a bill to allow spirit-based RTD cocktails in grocery stores, potentially changing consumer habits and market dynamics in Texas.
Voters in seven Central Texas school districts will decide on over $1.8 billion in bond proposals during May elections to fund projects like facility improvements, security enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades.
A shootout near a downtown Houston courthouse left a Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Deputy injured. Deputy Sheila Jones was shot and hospitalized in stable condition. The suspect involved also hospitalized. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. Known for his dedication to the Church, he made his final appearance on Easter Sunday at Saint Peter’s Square.
Students and professors at the University of Houston protested against immigration enforcement and funding threats, highlighting concerns over campus safety and educational policies.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detected in mammals across six Texas counties. The virus found in foxes, raccoons, skunks, and cats. State officials monitor the situation.
Houston Food Bank projects a loss of over $14 million due to federal funding cuts, threatening its ability to provide essential food services. The nonprofit seeks community donations to continue supporting those in need.
The United States government has introduced a new regulation mandating that all immigrants, including H-1B visa holders and green card holders, must carry proof of their legal status at all times.
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died in an apparent suicide during a police chase in Houston. Harris County authorities report the incident occurred late Saturday night, leading to a crash. Law enforcement is investigating the cause of death, with details pending from the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.