Texas steps up omicron tracking as first case surfaces in Harris …
WEBDec 8, 2021 · The Omicron variant of the COVID virus first showed up in Harris County, and state officials are stepping up their tracking efforts. Texas health officials are ramping up efforts to identify and ...
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 ...
Electoral College Interactive Map: 2024 Election
WEB2 days ago · It takes 270 electoral votes to win the presidential election. These votes are distributed among the states according to the census. Each state receives electoral votes equivalent to its senators ...
How and where to vote in Houston and Harris County - Houston …
WEBOct 18, 2021 · Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT. Early voting begins Monday for the November elections. Tuesday is Election Day in Texas — voting centers will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be ...
Permitless Carry Becomes Legal In Texas Next ... - Houston Public …
WEBAug 24, 2021 · Gun owners without a handgun license will be able to legally carry in Texas starting Sept. 1. Texans have had the right to carry a gun in public since 1995, when then-Gov. George W. Bush signed ...
Early voting in the Texas primary elections begins Tuesday
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · Early voting runs from February 20 through March 1. Election Day is March 5. "The hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is one weekend of early voting, which includes Saturday the 24 th ...
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 ...
Political Roundup: The politics of hurricane response and recovery
WEBJul 31, 2024 · In this week's roundup of developments in local, state, and national politics, Houston Matters focuses on the preparation for, response to, and recovery from Hurricane Beryl three weeks ago.
How We Got Here: A Timeline of Gov. Greg Abbott’s COVID Policies
WEBIn this Tuesday, June 8, 2021, file photo, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a news conference in Austin, Texas. Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, according to his ...
Texas Winter Storm Death Toll Goes Up To 210, Including 43 …
WEBJul 14, 2021 · Energy & Environment Texas Winter Storm Death Toll Goes Up To 210, Including 43 Deaths In Harris County. Harris County leads the state in freeze-related deaths.