Harris County Commissioners Lesley Briones and Adrian Garcia outline budget priorities focusing on infrastructure and public safety amid political tensions following the censure of County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Both Briones and Garcia supported the censure but oppose Hidalgo’s removal. The announcement comes before Hidalgo’s scheduled response.
Texas has expanded access to mental health care for students in the Houston area through the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program, a state-funded initiative launched in 2019 to address the growing mental health needs of children and teenagers.
BP announces 6,200 layoffs as part of a strategic shift to focus on traditional oil, moving away from renewables. The restructuring will affect its global operations, including Houston’s workforce, and aligns with cost reduction goals and new oil discoveries in Brazil.
Nine Texas Senate Democrats walked out of the chamber on August 12, 2025, to protest a GOP redistricting plan aiming to secure more Republican seats. Despite the walkout, the Senate passed the plan, with further challenges expected as House Democrats break quorum. Governor Greg Abbott plans another special session to address the issue.
A Cleveland ISD school bus carrying students flipped on FM 1010, leading to an evacuation and medical evaluations. No serious injuries reported. Parents notified.
Texas Republican lawmakers introduce a bill to allow lawsuits targeting the distribution of abortion pills by mail. The legislation, part of ongoing efforts to tighten abortion laws, would enable private citizens to sue those facilitating such shipments. This move parallels Texas’ Heartbeat Act enforcement strategy and has elicited concerns from abortion rights groups about access to reproductive healthcare. As the proposal progresses, it could significantly impact medical providers, mail services, and women’s access to abortion in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott distributed $25,000 checks to Hill Country flood victims raised from George Strait’s benefit concert. Over $7 million collected to aid recovery efforts.
Houston, TX — August 9, 2025 — The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Texas (PACCTX), in partnership with the Philippine Consulate…
Gloria Guevara, expecting a child, tragically died in a hit-and-run in Houston. Authorities seek assistance in finding the driver. Community support rallying for justice and increased traffic safety measures. Police ask for public cooperation.
Houston firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire at Rug Mart on Southwest Freeway. The Houston Fire Department reports no injuries. The HFD Arson Bureau is investigating the cause.