Here Are The New Texas Gun Laws Going Into Effect On Sept. 1
WebAug 30, 2021 · When a new round of laws goes into effect on Sept. 1, Texas will officially become a "Second Amendment sanctuary." That's one piece of a GOP-led effort to limit firearm restrictions and expand gun ...
How We Got Here: A Timeline of Gov. Greg Abbott’s COVID Policies
WebAug 20, 2021 · Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, according to his office, who said he is in good health and experiencing no symptoms. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's diagnosis with COVID-19 ...
Houston Leaders Grapple With Continued Rise In Violent Crime
WebMar 16, 2021 · Houston police have been very busy since at least the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, 400 people were murdered in Houston, a 42% increase from 2019 and the most since the early 1990s ...
Harris County Residents Can Now Apply For $1,500 In COVID-19 …
WebSep 8, 2021 · Volunteers with the Houston Food Bank prepare boxes of food. Harris County residents can now apply for $1,500 in direct relief for emergency expenses due to the financial stress of the COVID-19 ...
A Beginner’s Guide To The Texas Legislature - Houston Public Media
WebJan 11, 2021 · Step 1: The bill is read in the House, and the speaker assigns it to a committee. Step 2: The bill has a hearing and is passed (or it doesn’t and it dies). Step 3: The bill heads to the House ...
Houston Avoids Budget Shortfall With $607 Million In Federal Funds
WebMay 11, 2021 · The city of Houston will avoid a massive budget shortfall caused by COVID-19 thanks to more than $600 million in funds from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act, Mayor Sylvester Turner ...
Harris County’s Population Grew More Than 15% In The Last Decade
WebAug 13, 2021 · The adult population of Harris County grew by 19.5% since 2010, to about 3.5 million. Houston remains the fourth-largest city in the country, and its population growth lagged the county as a whole ...
Group Petitions To Give Houston Council Members More Control …
WebApr 6, 2021 · Houston voters could have a major local initiative on the November ballot this year: a new proposal that would give council members more power at City Hall. A non-partisan group of Houstonians ...
Property tax relief for Harris County residents will show up in 2023 ...
WebNov 15, 2023 · Harris County’s deadline to pay 2023 property taxes is Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. Local property owners will soon receive their property tax statements in the mail.
Houston City Council Approves Water Bill Price Increase For The …
WebJun 23, 2021 · Houston residents can expect water bills to be slightly higher starting September 1, 2021. Houston water and wastewater rates are set to increase in September after Houston City Council passed a ...
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