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Austin has been the only city in Texas that has actually reduced its police funding since the latest protests over police brutality.
Texas’ larger cities would face financial penalties for cutting police budgets under bill approved by House
The Texas House on Friday passed a bill to financially penalize the state's largest cities if they cut their police budgets. The measure was sent to the Senate after two days of heated debate and … more
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Texas may gain additional seats in Congress based upon data from the 2020 Census, due in large part to increases in the state's Hispanic population.
Capital Highlights: 6 Texas issues Katy area readers should know about
State shows largest numerical population gain Texas stands to gain two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after results of the 2020 census released last week show the state had the largest … more
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State lawmakers announced Wednesday they are releasing $11B in federal stimulus funding for public schools. The newly released funds come after educators and state Democrats urged the governor to unlock the pandemic relief money as schools plan their budgets for the next school year
Texas releases $11 billion of $18 billion in federal stimulus money for public schools
Texas’s top state leaders announced Wednesday,  April 28 that they are releasing $11.2 billion out of nearly $18 billion available in federal pandemic relief funding that has been … more
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Beer sits in a cooler behind the bar at Hops and Grain Brewery in Austin. Many establishments that serve alcohol were allowed to sell it via curbside or similar services throughout the pandemic over the last year under various executive orders.
Texas lawmakers pass bill that would allow Texans to purchase alcohol to go from restaurants
The Texas Senate passed a measure Wednesday to permanently allow Texans to purchase alcohol to go from restaurants, advancing a shared goal of Gov. Greg Abbott and restaurateurs. House Bill 1024, … more
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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is expected to be nominated by President Joe Biden to run Immigration and Customs Enforcement - also known as ICE. He would need to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate prior to taking office.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tapped by Biden to lead ICE
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he will nominate Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a vocal skeptic of cooperating with federal immigration authorities in certain circumstances, to serve … more
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Texas politicians continue to be resistant to the expansion of Medicaid in the state which prevents the state from receiving billions of federal aid that would help Texans get health insurance. Texas continues to be among states with the highest population without health coverage.
Capital Highlights: 5 statewide things Katy readers should know
A bid to expand health coverage for low-income Texans failed in the Texas House last week, 80-68. State leaders have long opposed expanding the Medicaid program, which is largely funded by the … more
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Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed a new Public Utility Commission board member after all three previous members of PUC's board of directors resigned earlier this year. Meanwhile, the Texas Legislature is moving toward allowing more people to carry firearms and has hit a stall in distributing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over concerns about blood clots in some patients
Capital Highlights: 7 Texas-sized news bits Katy area residents should know about
Early voting underway across stateEarly voting began Monday for May 1 elections in county, city and school district elections.Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs encourages all eligible voters to take … more
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Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott visits a vaccination site earlier this year. Getting control of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a focus across all levels of government since the vaccines got emergency use approval. Cases rose by more than 2,500 last week; however, deaths saw a decline of more than 20%. As of Monday, the state has vaccinated about 5.46 million of its estimated 29.8 million residents.
Capital Highlights: COVID-19 situation updates, attorney general to seek 3rd term and immigration concerns
Abbott: No government mandated vaccine passports Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order last week banning state agencies, cities or counties from creating a “vaccine passport” … more
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Those who suffered damage due to Winter Storm Uri, which blanketed local businesses and homes in ice and cold for about a week in February, have until April 20 to apply for assistance.
Winter storm and COVID-19 funeral assistance available
Those seeking assistance with freeze damages from Winter Storm Uri which caused severe cold temperatures the week of Valentines Day must submit their applications by April 20. The Federal Emergency … more
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Bryan police are investigating the shootings of seven people on Thursday. At least one person has died after the shootings began at Kent Moore Cabinets.
At least 1 dead after multiple people shot in Bryan, Texas
Bryan police are investigating the shootings of seven people, including a law enforcement officer, that started at Kent Moore Cabinets, where officials said someone opened fire Thursday afternoon, … more
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Capitol Highlights: Texans face droughts, examine history and deal with COVID-19 logistics
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month The latest report on child maltreatment fatalities and near fatalities, compiled by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, indicates 251 … more
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s order is consistent with his messaging on vaccinations. He was vaccinated live on TV but also stresses that vaccines are “always voluntary” in his public statements. Today's announcement comes as vaccine credentials, often referred to as vaccine passports, are being developed around the world as a way to quickly prove someone’s vaccination status, particularly with private companies.
Abbott bans state agencies and state-funded orgs from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he banned state agencies, political subdivisions and organizations receiving public funds from creating "vaccine passports" or otherwise requiring someone to … more
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Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Will McAdams, president of Associated Builders and Contractors, to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Will McAdams has also worked as an aide to three state senators. He must be confirmed by the Senate before taking the position at the Public Utility Commission.
Abbott names former Bonnen aide to Public Utility Commission
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday named Will McAdams, president of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas and a former aide at the Texas Capitol, to the board of the Public Utility … more
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Austin Arceneaux (left), district director for State Senator Joan Huffman joined State Representative Mike Schofield (center) for a legislative update luncheon at Katy’s Pearl & Vine restaurant. The discussion was moderated by Robert Long (right), Raise Your Hand Texas’s regional advocacy director for West Houston.
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce holds legislative update forum
The Katy Area Chamber held a community discussion with State Representative Mike Schofield, R – Katy, and Austin Arceneaux, district director for State Senator Joan Huffman, R – Houston, … more
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Health care worker Mary Carreon administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a patient in Laredo. The state is still directing providers to prioritize older and vulnerable Texans, and cities are continuing their efforts to reach Texans who have trouble accessing vaccine doses.
As vaccine eligibility widens, some vulnerable Texans are still fighting for access
Fredericksburg retiree Cyn White has been trying to find a COVID-19 vaccine in her Hill Country community since she became eligible for it in December. White, 63, who has a disability, grew … more
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A total of about 3.7 million Texans are fully vaccinated, which comes out to roughly 12% of the state’s population. The state is expecting to provide 1 million more doses of the vaccine to Texans this week.
Capital Highlights: Texas COVID-19 update, border transportation, forest service update and more
As the 87th Texas Legislative Session chugs along and the pandemic appears to be on the decline, here are seven decisions coming out of Austin that Texans should know about. Bill tightening voting … more
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Activist and author Cluren Williams led a chant at a rally to support the Texas George Floyd Act outside the Texas Capitol before the bill's hearing Thursday.
Qualified immunity a sticking point in Texas Legislature's debate over the George Floyd Act
The Texas House’s George Floyd Act is a sweeping police reform bill, named after a Black man killed by a white Minneapolis police officer last year, that would in part ban chokeholds and … more
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The fallout from Winter Storm Uri still resonates through government buildings in Austin as the Texas legislature deals with the aftermath and political bickering between officials continues.
Capital Highlights: 6 things coming out of Austin Texans should know
PUC chair resigns in wake of call to energy investors  Arthur D’Andrea, the chair and sole remaining member of the Public Utility Commission, resigned late last week at the request of … more
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Students participating in 23 Katy ISD teams are competing in Destination Imagination, an event that challenges students to come up with creative problem-solving ideas.
23 KISD students participate in Destination Imagination state competition
Twenty-three Katy Independent School District Destination Imagination teams will head to the 2021 Lone Star Finals DI Tournament to be held virtually throughout the month of March.  In addition, … more
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick gave remarks at the Texas Capitol in 2019. Patrick leads the Texas Senate and has been pushing legislation that would retroactively adjust prices for wholesale electricity after massive power outages last month.
After House stalls on readjusting electricity prices, Lt. Gov. urges Abbott to use emergency powers
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Thursday pleaded for Gov. Greg Abbott to take executive action on reversing billions of dollars in charges for wholesale electricity during last month’s deadly winter … more
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