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Work is once again underway as the Texas House has established a quorum for its special session after House Democrats prevented a quorum in protest of a proposed elections bill they say will disenfranchise many Texas voters.

Delta variant continues to spur COVID-19 case rise, and 3 other Texas-sized issues

The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the state continues to rise steeply, with 125,033 reported in the past week, along with 937 deaths. New cases in Texas were up 27% compared to the previous week … more

By Gary Borders, Texas Press Association | 8/23/21

Dennis Bonnen, outgoing speaker of the Texas House, is experiencing mild coronavirus symptoms, he said Sunday on Facebook. His wife, Kim Bonnen, has also tested positive

Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen tests positive for coronavirus

The outgoing speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a post on his Facebook page Sunday. Bonnen said he tested … more

By Kate McGee | The Texas Tribune | 12/27/20

Latino workers gathered for a car protest to demand economic, rental and health relief Tuesday outside of Houston City Hall. Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a new rent relief program this week but opposed a mandatory eviction grace period.

Houston announces $15 million to assist tenants, but passes on mandatory eviction grace period for people behind on rent

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a second round of $15 million in rental assistance for people financially struggling during the COVID-19 recession Friday, one day after he declined to … more

By Juan Pablo Garnham | The Texas Tribune | 8/1/20

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City authorizes emergency repairs for water plant

The Katy City Council Monday authorized $251,254 for emergency water well rehabilitation at its water plant at 6850 Franz Road. The plant is near the Cane Island subdivision.