“No parent should have to bury their child.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks at a hearing yesterday addressing the Democrat’s catastrophic open border crisis and its impact on Texas and the nation. Patty Morin, mother of Rachel Morin, delivered a heartbreaking testimony about how the Biden administration’s open border policies resulted in her daughter being brutally murdered by an illegal alien. Watch Sen. Cruz’s remarks […]
General News
Houston Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Capital Murder
A Houston man who fatally shot a 21-year-old while robbing him was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of capital murder on Friday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “Using a gun to steal from someone is armed robbery, and killing the victim during that robbery is capital murder,” Ogg said. “This is gun violence at its absolute worst, and we work every day to get justice for the victims […]
Harris County Commissioners Approve $4 Million Investment in Domestic Violence Response System
New coordination and support services funding will expand critical resources for survivors (Harris County, Texas – December 10, 2024) – Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a plan spearheaded by Commissioner Lesley Briones to invest $4 million to expand resources for survivors of domestic violence. Statistics show the extreme need for increased resources for victims, yet Harris County’s domestic violence response system is underfunded and faces staggering shortages: Since 2022, Harris County has led the state in […]
House Passes Nehls’ Bill to Increase Transparency Within Amtrak
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials announced that his bill, H.R. 8692, the Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act, passed the United States House of Representatives. This bill would require Amtrak to be subject to the same requirements of the Government in Sunshine Act, also known as the Sunshine Act, as other federal agencies and government-sponsored style entities. The Sunshine Act requires meetings of certain federal agencies to […]
Cornyn, Van Hollen, Warner, Murray Urge Biden to Provide Update on Austin Tice
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Patty Murray (D-WA) today sent a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden urging him to provide an update on efforts to locate and free Austin Tice in light of the fall of the Assad regime. Tice is an American journalist, Houston native, and Marine veteran who has been held captive in Syria for 12 years. They wrote: “We write to request an update regarding U.S. efforts […]
Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Back in Custody
(Left to Right: Christopher Joshua Garay, Johnny Leon Wilson, Michael Wayne Petterson) AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Christopher Garay on Nov. 29 and Johnny Wilson on Dec. 2. Michael Petterson, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, was arrested on Nov. 27. Crime Stoppers rewards will be paid in […]
THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY CELEBRATES THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR WITH 2024 HOLIDAY CONCERT LINEUP
High-resolution photos HERE HOUSTON, TX (December 10, 2024) — The Houston Symphony is thrilled to celebrate the holiday season with its 2024 Nexus Health Systems Holiday Series, featuring a mix of seasonal classics, world-class performances, and festive fun for the entire family. This year’s series promises to be a dazzling celebration of holiday music, with returning fan favorites like Very Merry POPS and Holly Jolly Holiday, as well as exciting new performances like and […]
Santa to Land at the Lone Star Flight Museum Saturday, Dec. 14
Stearman Santa – Sat., Dec. 14 – 11a.m. – 1p.m. HO HO HO from our hangars! Santa’s giving his reindeer a break before the big night and borrowing our PT-17 Stearman! See St. Nick taxi on our ramp, followed by photos, crafts and more! All the fun is included with regular admission. Media are welcome to attend for photos, b-roll, and interviews. Schedules subject to change. Visit us online at LONESTARFLIGHT.ORG or our FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages for the latest program and event […]
Sport Clips Haircuts Launches New Career Opportunities for Military Spouses
Veteran-founded company joins forces with Military Spouse Employment Partnership GEORGETOWN, Texas. (Dec. 10, 2024) – Sport Clips Haircuts, a veteran-founded company and the nation’s leading men’s and boys’ hair care provider, has teamed up with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership to assist stylists with military spouses in finding a career home. This partnership will positively impact military families by providing flexible career opportunities through Sport Clips’ 1,900 locations nationwide despite the challenges of frequent military relocations. […]
Operation Christmas Child Volunteers Send Christmas Joy to Children Overseas
Katy, TX., Dec. 10, 2024—Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world. Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items. The global Christmas project will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease […]