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Under the current system, in order for patients and doctors to get access to medical records, the clinic has to fax paperwork between other medical facilities, which often delays treatment.

Congressman Al Green announced that he has secured $1 million in Federal Funding for Legacy Community Health Clinic to help upgrade its electronic medical records software.

According to local and state leaders, Texas is ranked the lowest nationally for mental health funding.

A mental wellness service expansion is happening at Ibn Sina Foundation, thanks to $1.6 million in community project funding under Omnibus Appropriation Bill for the 2023 fiscal year, according to a news release.

The technology sector loses the No. 1 ranking in the 2023 JUST 100 list of large-cap companies leading on the issues the American public says matter the most.

Some media outlets broadcast celebratory stories on Rep. Hakeem Jeffries despite his "record of election denialism."

Episode: 2451 Guillaume Dufay, still clear as day to us, six centuries later.  Today, Guillaume Dufay.

On Tuesday's show: With chilly temperatures headed this way later in the week, are we confident the power grid will hold up? And Houston Congressman Al Green discusses issues affecting the region and answers listener questions.

A Democrat who is the top official in Texas’ largest county on Thursday acknowledged problems around Houston on Election Day that included paper ballot shortages and delayed openings of polling locations.

Dozens of individuals were able to communicate directly with congressional caseworkers regarding social security, IRS, Medicare and Veterans’ assistance.

The new expansion includes a new residential campus and an administrative headquarters that will provide a 135-unit Emergency Supportive Housing that will triple the capacity to serve 360 women.

The Houston Area Women’s Center will be joining several city officials for a press conference in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The city of Houston said its second gun buyback event Saturday morning made history after 1,208 guns were turned into authorities in exchange for a gift card up to $200.

A bill designed to rename one U.S. post office in Stafford to the “Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building” has recently passed in the House of Representatives.

Episode: 2306 In which Wayne Gilbert paints in earth tones from Earth itself.  Today, we look at earth tones.

On Tuesday's show: Rep. Al Green answers questions about issues before Congress and his efforts to establish a national Slavery Remembrance Day. Then we examine the role green infrastructure could play in preventing future flooding. And we visit the Banksyland exhibit.

The United States Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the City of Houston will receive $20.96 million in federal funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant program for the Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project.

Houston Newsmakers: Congressman says common-sense gun laws are possible amid Uvalde tragedy

The $1 billion expansion project will be the 11th major improvement project the Houston Ship Channel has undergone in its more than 150-year history as a commercial waterway, Congressman Al Green’s Office said in a news release Wednesday.

Congressman Al Green tested positive for COVID-19 Monday morning, according to his office.

Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.

Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.

U.S. Congressman Al Green plans to hold a news conference on Sunday to discuss the outcome of the Buffalo mass shooting that took place at a supermarket Saturday afternoon.

Federal funding for COVID-19 testing and treatment of uninsured Americans has dried up as of two days ago. Health Services and Resources Administration also announced coverage for COVID-19 vaccines for the uninsured will no longer be available after April 5.

The various moments when the Supreme Court nominee seemed to decide that she was not going to let herself be bullied were fascinating to watch.

Congressman Al Green held a press conference with the Consul General of Ukraine, and the president of the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston, addressing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and announcing measures to aid the Ukrainian community at home and abroad. Green sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for the government to send Ukraine ammunition, hardware, and fuel.

Brazoria County is diversifying fast, but its top elected officials are all white. Brazoria County is diversifying fast, but its top elected officials are all white.

Today, we spend the hour longtime U.S. Congressman Al Green about his career, advocacy, and the issues that we face locally and nationally.

Houston Police Chief Finner Troy Finner did not hold back Thursday night while talking about violent criminals in the city.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, along with members of the Black Heritage Society released details Wednesday for the 44th annual Original Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, along with members of the Black Heritage Society released details Wednesday for the 44th annual Original Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.

The House Oversight and Reform Committee released a letter announcing its decision to...

Hundreds of people spent part of their Thanksgiving at the George R. Brown Convention Center serving food or picking up meals during the 43rd annual Super Feast.

Governor Greg Abbott’s administration will decide how much of the package will go to the state’s largest city and surrounding Harris County.

First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Houston on Sunday as she continues to urge parents and guardians to allow children ages 5-11 to get vaccinated.

We share latest news and firsthand accounts of the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival.

Texas Republicans have approved redrawn U.S. House maps that favor incumbents and could decrease political representation for growing minority communities in the nation’s largest red state.

Texas Republicans have approved redrawn U.S. House maps that favor incumbents and could decrease political representation for growing minority communities in the nation’s largest red state.

The proposed maps would reshape the 18th and 9th Congressional Districts, leading Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congressman Al Green to argue they’re being forced to run against each other.

Texas gained two new seats in Congress based on population growth fueled by people of color. But the Senate’s proposal provides no new majority-Black or majority-Hispanic districts to reflect that growth.

Since before the start of the pandemic, many of you have complained about not getting your mail on time.

Thousands of voting rights advocates are rallying across the country Saturday to call for sweeping protections against a further erosion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

A rare clash between the Biden administration and congressional Democrats may have created a blueprint for pressuring a White House that needs to walk a tightrope to satisfy all members of its party to pass its ambitious agenda.

Here are things to know for Wednesday, August 4:

Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green was arrested along with a state lawmaker while protesting outside the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings in support of voting rights on Tuesday.Why it matters: Green is the latest of several Democratic lawmakers arrested while protesting for voting rights in the U.S. Capitol in recent weeks. Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Reps. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) and Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), chair of the Con

The special session for the Texas legislature is scheduled to end this week without quorum in the House.

Reynolds is among the Texas House Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C., last month to block a state voting restrictions bill.

State Rep. Ron Reynolds, who represents Fort Bend County in District 27, was arrested while protesting Tuesday in Washington.

Representatives Al Green and Ron Reynolds were arrested in Washington D.C. Tuesday.

Everyone stricken so far – the six lawmakers and the aides to Pelosi and Harris – was fully vaccinated. But White House protocols still aim to keep out anyone recently exposed. And the 55 Texas Democrats have become potential vectors since fleeing Austin. The Democrats fled to break quorum in the Texas House, halting an elections bill demanded by Gov. Reynolds noted that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, another Houston congressperson, has also been prodding the White House to set that up.

Places that have been flagged for offensive names include slurs for Black people, Native Americans, and Mexicans living in the US.

Chromium-6 is a natural substance, but it’s also known to cause cancer.

For years, KPRC 2 Investigates has relentlessly reported on the safety of local drinking water and a toxic, cancer-causing chemical in our water supply.

Structural inequality is keeping Black and Latino Americans poorer than white Americans. Congress can help fix that.

For almost two hours Friday morning, Democratic Houston Area members of Congress spoke about and listened to complaints about the City of Houston and Harris County being left entirely out of any of the FEMA flood mitigation funds allotted by Republican Commissioner George P. Bush and his General Land Office.

Congressman Al Green warned that unless Houston and Harris County received a “fair share,” the U.S. Houston and Urban Development Department would not provide Texas any funds at all.

Houston area representatives gathered Thursday to call upon the Texas General Land Office to ensure the worst-hit areas by Hurricane Harvey in the city and Harris County will receive the funds allocated by Congress.

The family of Erica Hernandez announced Sunday the funeral arrangements for the mother of three.

Attorney Ben Crump, the family of George Floyd, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congressman Al Green held a news conference Saturday morning where they spoke about hope for change in the nation.

The family of Joshua Johnson and Congressman Al Green are set to meet with representatives from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Thursday.

A special election for a U.S. House seat in Texas is headed for a runoff.

Congressman Al Green and the family of Joshua Johnson are expected to respond to the jury’s decision to not indict the deputy accused in Johnson’s death.

The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting the coronavirus is carrying Donald Trump’s endorsement into a special election.

On Tuesday's show: Houston Methodist requires employees to be vaccinated, Congressman Al Green fields your questions, physicist Brian Greene finds meaning amid the vastness of time, and former Houstonian Jen Shyu discusses her music.

On Tuesday's show: Houston Methodist requires employees to be vaccinated, Congressman Al Green fields your questions, physicist Brian Greene finds meaning amid the vastness of time, and former Houstonian Jen Shyu discusses her music.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced Saturday all the migrant children at the North Houston facility will be immediately unified with sponsors or transferred to an appropriate ORR facility.

HOUSTON – Local officials are slated to hold a news conference Friday at 2:30 p.m. to discuss the passage of the American Rescue Plan and its direct impact on Houston, Harris County, and area school districts. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Texas Rep. Al Green (TX-09); U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan, and other local officials are expected to attend the event. KPRC will broadcast a live stream of the event. Be sure to watch in the video player at the top of this article when the video becomes available.

Known as the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion bill shores up and builds upon previous COVID-19 spending bill provisions. On Saturday, both of the state's Republican senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, voted against the bill. The bill also funds an additional $300 in unemployment payments per week until early September. The House passed a previous version of this bill in late February but Democratic moderates in the Senate were successful in scaling back the legislation. The original House bill also included a minimum wage hike to $15 per hour, but the Senate parliamentarian ruled out that provision.

HOUSTON – Many local businesses and organizations have opened food and water distribution sites in the Houston area in the wake of the recent winter storms. Various distribution sites pop up daily, so please keep checking this list if you’re in need. Houston Community College-North Forest CampusTexas State Representative Senfronia Thompson, NACC Disaster Services, Teamsters Union, Houston Community College (HCC)- North Forest campus, HCC Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Peoples United Summit, and other volunteer groups host water and food distribution in northeast Houston. The organizers will provide food and water for about 1,000 vehicles. Pet owners will receive free pet food, supplies, and information on additional resources such as the Houston Humane Society’s free spay/neuter program.

Already devastated by COVID-19, the winter storm is another blow to Houston’s communities of color. “Minority communities are suffering,” Green said Monday, between loading up cars. In lower-income communities, older and more compromised homes struggled under the stress of a harsh winter storm. Many of Palay’s neighbors needed house repairs even before the winter storm hit, she said. Now, she sees similarities from her own background in how communities are helping each other in this most recent crisis.

HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the Greater Houston 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fund on Monday during a news conference at 1 p.m.Turner said Hidalgo could not be at the news conference, but the relief fund is a joint effort between the city and the county. The fund will focus on relief and recovery efforts across the City of Houston and Harris County. The Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston will jointly oversee and administer the grant distribution process with the help of a grants committee. “...We learned after Hurricane Harvey that there were a lot of unmet needs. Here are other things you need to know about the fund:

The city council will consider a resolution on renaming Lake Negrohead to Lake Henry Doyle at its meeting Thursday. The Baytown City Council will vote on a resolution to change the name of Negrohead Lake, a move 30 years in the making, the city’s mayor anounced Monday. The city council will consider the resolution on renaming the body of water to Lake Henry Doyle at its meeting Thursday. That school was later renamed the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. The lake in Baytown, which had previously been renamed from a more offensive racist term, was set to be named in Doyle’s honor.

BAYTOWN, Texas – Texas Rep. Al Green joined the NAACP Houston Branch and several of Houston’s elected officials in convening a press conference to demand the racially, insensitively named “Negrohead Lake” be renamed “Lake Henry Doyle” Monday morning. The Baytown lake, which was formerly named “Ni**er Lake” before it was changed in 1962, has caused officials to stand firm against its name that has caused much offense over the years. Officials are asking lawmakers to move swiftly in the renaming of the lake as a way to come against racism and social inequality. Officials said the lake is one of 33 landmarks in Texas with similar offensive names. He ended up going to TSU, where he studied at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Bledsoe continued.

HOUSTON – Congressman Al Green held a press conference on Monday to propose a deterrence to in-flight disruptions on airplanes, ahead of the inauguration. Here’s the letter:Sample HTML blockGreen recalled a harrowing personal experience on a commercial flight to Nashville, Tenn., in which he was called “Mr. Impeachment” by Trump supporters and remarks were made that “something was going to happen” on that flight. Green said he was concerned that his head was exposed and he couldn’t look backward on the plane. The full news conference -- including Green’s recollection of his frightening plane experience -- will be posted shortly in the video player at the top of this article.

The final “yes” votes to impeach included every Houston Democrat, and no Texas Republicans. TODAY IN HOUSTON | Start your day with the Houston Public Media newsletterCongress voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time on Wednesday, with all four Democratic representatives from Houston voting in favor of the measure and every Texas Republican voting against it. During the debate before Wednesday’s vote, Green — who has pushed multiple times for impeachment since Trump took office — said that “hearts are hurting” over the vote. MORE | Here Are The Texans In Congress Who Voted To Reject The Election ResultsNone of those votes came from Houston-area Republicans, however, as no Texas Republican voted for the measure. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

___4:55 p.m.Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has become the first Republican member of the Senate to call for President Donald Trump’s resignation. His call comes two days after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol and unsuccessfully tried to stop Congress from affirming Biden’s victory. —Alan Fram___12:45 p.m.A leading centrist Democratic senator says it seems unlikely that President Donald Trump can be quickly removed from office. Schiff said Friday that Democrats warned during Trump’s impeachment that he would “try to cheat” to remain in office. ___8:40 a.m.A police officer has died from injuries he suffered when President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol.

"It was a national disgrace, and an international embarrassment," Mayor Sylvester Turner said Thursday. Turner said the attack was not unforeseen, and criticized national leaders for being unprepared for the possibility of that scenario. Democratic members blamed the president for telling his followers to march on the Capitol as Congress prepared to certify Biden's victory. "Please pray for our elected officials, their staff and families, and the Capitol Police and law enforcement." She called Trump’s role in riling the crowd in Washington “unsurprising,” and was looking forward to Trump finally being out of office.

“What’s taking place here right now is un-American,” Nehls said as the Capitol was being occupied by protesters. “This is a sacred house.”As house members were evacuated to safety, Nehls stayed behind. Through a broken window, Nehls said he tried to negotiate with the protesters, hoping to convince them to stand down. ‘Something close to sedition’: Green talks about Capitol being stormedU.S. Rep Al Green (D-Dist. He said that while he believes in peaceful protests, the chaos that engulfed the Capitol was indicative of an uprising against the government.

On Tuesday’s show: Rep. Green answers listener questions about issues facing Greater Houston, and John Holiday, finalist on The Voice, talks about his singing career. Also this hour: Houston Rep. Al Green answers your questions about issues facing Greater Houston and matters before Congress. Then, area psychologist Dr. Daniel Garcia of The MendCenter discusses how to maintain good mental health amid a holiday season coupled with a global pandemic. And we talk with John Holiday, a Rosenberg native who was a finalist in the most recent season of The Voice. MORE: John Holiday performs in 2015 at Houston Public Media:Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

The only way to stop the pandemic is through personal actionsU.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw, (R) 2nd and Al Green, (D) 9th, are from different political parties with sometimes wildly different ideas about how to get things done for the benefit of America. Yet somehow both say personal responsibility plays a big role in helping to end the pandemic that has claimed more than 250 thousand American lives. We can’t conquer this alone.” See more of this conversation on this week’s NEWSMAKERS EXTRA with U.S. Rep Al Green . Other top topics:Challenge of passing COVID Stimulus BillRecognition of President-Elect BidenTrump Impact on current and future U.S. PoliciesMore Information:U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R), 2nd Congressional District-Website: https://crenshaw.house.gov/-Twitter: @RepDanCrenshawU.S. Rep. Al Green, (D), 9th Congressional District-Website: https://algreen.house.gov/-Twitter: @RepAlGreen

HOUSTON – Momentum is growing on an outcry for justice in Nigeria, where more than 50 civilians have been killed during peaceful protests. In Houston, Congressman Al Green joined the Coalition Against Human Rights Abuse and the Houston Nigerian community to protest the killings on Saturday. “It is time for us to let Nigeria know we will not allow human rights to be ignored.”“People who look like me are dying everyday,” said a Houston resident. The End SARS movement calls for an end to violence and police brutality being done by the special anti-robbery squad in the west African country. The movement has been viral on social media for days.

“175 days ago, Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Tu Tran killed Joshua Johnson,” Green said at the site of Johnson’s questionable shooting death. Johnson, a Navy veteran, was shot down the street from his parents' home on East Ritter Circle on April 22. “I was a father...a father that would have glad took a bullet for his family-- for his son,” Beary said. According to investigators, Johnson was shot and killed by a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy on the Gulf Coast Task Force who was on a stakeout for a capital murder suspect in October. Investigators said words were exchanged and then the deputy, later identified as Tu Tran, a 12-year veteran of the HCSO, shot Johnson killing him.

A poll by the University of Texas and the Texas Tribune published last week found that President Donald Trump holds a five-point lead over former Vice President Joe Biden. Jill Biden, former second lady and wife of the former vice president, stumped in El Paso, Dallas and Houston on Tuesday -- the first day of early voting in Texas. At the drive-in rally in Houston, supporters used their horns to cheer on Jill Biden as she talked about her husband’s vision for America and the importance of their votes. “For the first time in a long time, winning Texas is possible,” Jill Biden said. Early voting runs until Oct. 30.

The stimulus stalemate has left lawmakers at odds over how to get more relief to millions of Americans who need it. Earlier this month, Senate Republicans attempted to get a smaller bill through Congress as the standoff between both parties continued. But that relief bill did not include a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks, a measure that both parties had all but signed off on. Still, House Democrats pushed back on the stimulus check exclusion on Tuesday during a congressional hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., also spoke out about the prospect of a second round of payments, asking Mnuchin, "Yes or no, do you believe another stimulus check could help stabilize the economy?"

A local congressman is joining a family in a united call for justice following a deadly police shooting last month. According to investigators, Johnson was shot and killed by a Gulf Coast Task Force officer, who was issuing a felony warrant down the road. Family members, who recorded the exchange with a Harris County Sheriffs deputy at the scene the day Johnson was killed, said they want a judge to get involved. The Harris County Sheriffs Department said the name of the officer involved in the shooting has not being released because no charges have been filed. Harris County Sheriffs Department released this statement regarding the shooting:Separate investigations into the April 22 shooting death of Joshua Johnson are being conducted by the Harris County Sheriffs Office Homicide and Internal Affairs bureaus, as well as the Harris County District Attorneys Office.

Several Texas representatives took part in the questioning and local political players were also watching closely. Rep. Al Green (D) - HoustonNow that we have read Mr. Muellers report and heard his testimony, we have only two choices. Either Congress will invoke the constitutional impeachment of the president or continue to allow the President to be above the law. Local Democratic and Republican Party representatives also spoke out about the seven-hour long testimony. The Mueller report already said it didn't exonerate the president.

The House quashed a move to start impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump on Wednesday even as Democratic support for an inquiry grew. The House tabled, or set aside, an impeachment resolution introduced by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas in a 332-95 vote. Support for opening a presidential impeachment inquiry has spread in recent weeks following the release of former special counsel Robert Mueller's report on his Russia investigation. Some Democratic House members who support an impeachment inquiry want the process to start through the committee process rather than going directly to the House floor. Mueller's descriptions of several potential instances of Trump trying to disrupt the probe into Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 election moved some Democratic House members toward backing impeachment.

The House overwhelmingly blocked a vote to move ahead with articles of impeachment against President Trump on Wednesday, after Democratic Texas Rep. Al Green introduced the measure on Tuesday evening. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler was one of the representatives who voted to move forward. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, told reporters Wednesday that he'd like to send the issue to the Judiciary Committee first. Any member of the House can try to force an impeachment vote. Green has unsuccessfully tried to force an impeachment vote twice before.

Al Green to force a House vote to begin impeachment proceedings against Donald TrumpCongressman Al Green >>Twitter calls out Trump for racist remarks in wild press conference Congressman Al Green >>Twitter calls out Trump for racist remarks in wild press conference Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle / Houston Chronicle Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 24 Caption Close Al Green to force a House vote to begin impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump 1 / 24 Back to GalleryDemocratic Rep. Al Green of Texas says he will force a House vote this month to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Green labeled Trump "a racist, a bigot, a misogynist" and says he's unfit for office. Green, who twice forced impeachment votes while Republicans controlled the House, said Monday that his latest effort will cite Trump's "bigotry in policy" that is "harmful to our society." Full story on HoustonChronicle.comHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders have resisted calls for impeachment, despite a growing number of Democrats who support it. More than 80 House Democrats have said they favor impeachment or an impeachment inquiry against Trump, although a majority of Democrats still oppose such a move.

Al Green on faith, music and potential new album One of the great soul singers of his time, the Rev. Al Green's career has taken him from gospel to R&B and back, winning him the 11 Grammy Awards that decorate his church office in Memphis. He was one of the Kennedy Center Honorees this year, representing the best in American arts and culture. Anthony Mason sits down with the legendary singer in Memphis.

Late-night showdown in Washington as possible government shutdown loomed; powerful storm moving down West Coast; Revolutionary War-era time capsule recovered

Kennedy Center Honors celebrate cultural impact Every year, the Kennedy Center Honors highlight American artists and entertainers. President Obama and thousands of guests gathered to celebrate this year's honorees: actors Tom Hanks and Lily Tomlin, singers Al Green and Sting, and ballerina Patricia McBride. Charlie Rose reports.

Tom Hanks, Sting headline Kennedy Center honorees The Kennedy Center picks its newest nominees including Sting, Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin and Al Green, who all will attend a reception at the White House. Also, Ray Liotta plays a preacher in the new film, "The Identical." Suzanne Marques reports in today's Eye on Entertainment.