Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, dies at 80
By Allan Jamail It was January 24, 2018 at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Houston’s Fifth Ward. As a photojournalist for the North Channel Star, I got …
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Search continues for Vanessa Guillen, soldier who vanished from Fort Hood
EXCLUSIVE Reward increased to $50K By Allan Jamail Houston, Tx. – June 15, 2020 — North Channel Star photo journalist Allan Jamail interviewed Mayra Guillen, the missing Fort …
Masks now mandatory
Harris County and Houston have issued orders requiring masks for businesses and customers. Violating businesses are subject to fines. Mayor Turner joins “Big City” Texas mayors in urging …
Harris County COVID-19 relief fund to open public application for aid
HOUSTON, TX (June 17, 2020) – The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund will open its public application to all eligible Harris County residents in its second phase of …
HARRIS COUNTY COVID-19: Walle announces Housing relief
Recovery Czars Rep. Armando Walle and Marvin Odum Launch Effort to Reduce Evictions and Maintain Affordable Housing Harris County, Texas – Thursday, June 11, 2020 – County and …
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo implements new COVID-19 public threat level system
Harris County Hospital Admissions Reach Highest Level to Date Harris County, Texas – June 11, 2020 — As hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Harris County reach their highest …
Statement from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on George Floyd and Protests in Harris County
Harris County, Texas – May 31, 2020 – County Lina Hidalgo today issued the following statement in response to the death of George Floyd and ongoing protests occurring …
Governor Abbott announces phase two to open Texas
AUSTIN – May 18, 2020 — Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while …
City concerned about TxDOT I-45 Expansion planning
Mayor sends letter asking for changes HOUSTON – With a sense of urgency, because TxDOT is intending to enter the next phase of planning for the rebuilding of …