East Houston News

Axiom Space headquarters will bring 1,000 jobs to Houston Spaceport

By Bob Pepalis | Dec 26, 2020

Axiom Space plans more than 1,000 jobs at a 14-acre headquarters campus planned at the Houston Spaceport, the site where the company will create Axiom Station, a private space station.

From Laredo Times

Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.

Houston, Harris County commit $65 million to help 5,000 homeless people

By Bob Pepalis | Jul 17, 2020

A $65 million plan to house 5,000 homeless people in the Houston area over the next two years also aims to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in this at-risk population.