HFD responds to 2-alarm fire in Southwest Houston
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.
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.
The Houston Zoo welcomes a new female Baird’s tapir calf, born on July 23. See the playful calf, a unique species related to horses and rhinoceroses, on display at the zoo. The zoo supports conservation efforts for this endangered species.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Friday asking the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 House Democrats from their legislative positions.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s tax proposal for early childhood education funding failed to make the November ballot. Commissioners cite budget concerns.
Texas Democrats face legal action from state leaders after leaving the state to block a Republican-supported redistricting plan. Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are seeking court intervention, while civil arrest warrants have been issued. Legal experts question the constitutionality of vacating Democratic seats. The move has halted the legislative process and drawn national attention to the redistricting controversy.
The Texas Senate passes a controversial ‘bathroom bill’ requiring individuals to use public restrooms and locker rooms according to their birth sex. The bill, known as the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, has sparked debate over privacy, safety, and discrimination against transgender individuals. It now awaits consideration by the Texas House of Representatives.
Houston city authorities cleared an illegal dumping site in Independence Heights after months of complaints. Residents call for a permanent solution to prevent future occurrences.
Two Houston men, alleged members of the “Free Money” gang, are indicted for a 2022 shooting. The indictment includes charges of murder and attempted murder linked to racketeering activities. They face life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted.
Texas Senator Mayes Middleton’s tweet about Representative Gene Wu stirs controversy amid a Democratic walkout against GOP redistricting efforts. Governor Abbott petitions for Wu’s removal, alleging dereliction of duty. Wu defends actions as duty-bound opposition to gerrymandering. Political tensions escalate in Texas legislature.
Governor Abbott of Texas is enforcing civil arrest orders against Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a GOP-drawn congressional map. This political standoff highlights national voting rights debates, as the Texas legislative process challenges party cooperation amidst accusations of gerrymandering to undermine minority representation.