Friday

06-06-2025 Vol 1983

Category: Houston

U.S. Judge Sets Deadline for Government to Locate Venezuelan Man Deported to El Salvador

U.S. Judge Sets Deadline for Government to Locate Venezuelan Man Deported to El Salvador

A federal judge in Texas has set a deadline for the U.S. government to locate a Venezuelan man, Widmer Agelviz-Sanguino,…
Houston’s Initiative to End Street Homelessness Faces Funding Challenges

Houston’s Initiative to End Street Homelessness Faces Funding Challenges

In February, the Houston City Council approved the establishment of the “Initiative to End Street Homelessness Fund,” aiming to raise…
Texas Senate Bail Reform Advances Amid Controversy

Texas Senate Bail Reform Advances Amid Controversy

Texas Senate bail reform measures have made significant strides in the House, with three bills authored by State Sen. Joan…
Houston Braces for Scorching Temperatures with Drier Air on the Horizon

Houston Braces for Scorching Temperatures with Drier Air on the Horizon

Houston is set to experience its hottest day of 2025 so far, with temperatures rising into the mid- to upper-90s,…
Houston’s Life Sciences Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Proposed NIH Funding Cuts

Houston’s Life Sciences Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Proposed NIH Funding Cuts

Houston’s burgeoning life sciences market, aimed at nurturing emerging companies engaged in early-stage research, is confronting significant challenges as proposed…
U.S. Government Seeks More Time to Locate Venezuelan Man Deported Due to Tattoos

U.S. Government Seeks More Time to Locate Venezuelan Man Deported Due to Tattoos

On Tuesday, the United States government requested additional time from a Houston judge to locate Widmer Agelviz-Sanguino, a 24-year-old Venezuelan…
Tensions Rise in Harris County Over Mayor Whitmire’s Political Choices

Tensions Rise in Harris County Over Mayor Whitmire’s Political Choices

Harris County Democrats are expressing frustration over Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s attendance at a fundraising event for Republican U.S. Representative…
Port Houston Celebrates Top Waterway Ranking and Plans Historic Fleet Week

Port Houston Celebrates Top Waterway Ranking and Plans Historic Fleet Week

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority convened its monthly meeting on April 29, where significant developments in…
Immigration Enforcement Operation in Houston Leads to Over 400 Arrests

Immigration Enforcement Operation in Houston Leads to Over 400 Arrests

A week-long immigration enforcement operation in Houston resulted in the arrest of more than 400 undocumented migrants, according to a…
ICE Operation in Houston Results in Arrest of 422 Illegal Aliens

ICE Operation in Houston Results in Arrest of 422 Illegal Aliens

HOUSTON — In a concerted effort aimed at enhancing public safety, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest…
Afghan Immigrants Face Uncertain Future as U.S. Programs Dwindle

Afghan Immigrants Face Uncertain Future as U.S. Programs Dwindle

President Donald Trump’s administration continues to terminate programs designed to assist Afghan immigrants and refugees in securing legal status in…
Houston Maintains Strong Trade Leadership Amid Economic Uncertainty in 2025

Houston Maintains Strong Trade Leadership Amid Economic Uncertainty in 2025

HOUSTON (May 1, 2025) — In a year marked by shifting trade policies and geopolitical tensions, Houston is entering 2025…