Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
On Friday’s show: Legislation is moving forward in the U.S. Senate in the creation of a new levee system often referred to as the Ike Dike. It would block storm surge along Galveston Island, Bolivar Peninsula, and at the mouth of Galveston Bay.
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Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, … Patrons Of The Arts: Brands that support the Sugar Land Arts Fest 2k22.
Read MoreEditor, Katy and Sugar Land/Missouri City. Laura joined Community Impact Newspaper in 2020 after a few years in the public relations industry.
Read More“Legislative decisions made in Austin have an impact on all Texas school districts and the millions … Editor, Katy and Sugar Land/Missouri City.
Read MoreHouse Bill 120 was filed in response to a questionable contract between Fort Bend County and a for-profit political consulting firm that could have access …
Read MoreOn Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Democrats in the Texas Legislature are leaving the state in a second attempt to block controversial GOP legislation critics have slammed as voter suppression. We learn the latest on this developing story.
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Governor Abbott Statement On Election Integrity, Bail Reform Legislation
Read MoreWith the Texas legislature days away from adjournment, it’s time to see how flood-related legislation fared. Out of the 20 bills listed below, one has a chance of turning into law. Still Has a Chance HB 531 – Floodplain Disclosure This bill by Armando Walle of Houston relates to floodplain disclosure for leased dwellings. It […]
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Read MoreOn Friday’s Houston Matters: As the Texas Legislature contemplates proposed bills affecting transgender youth, it’s easy to get swept up in the policy debate and miss the human impact of such bills. The Houston Chronicle’s Gabrielle Banks spoke with th…
Read MoreThe Environmental Regulation Committee of the Texas House of Representatives will hear public testimony on three bills concerning sand mines/aggregate production operations on Monday, April 19, 2021. You don’t need to go all the way to Austin to testify. You can leave your comments on the Committee’s website. Just remember, there’s a 5000 character limit. […]
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