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EDA deputy assistant secretary tours Houston facility that 'will bring thousands of new advanced manufacturing jobs' to the area
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
On Sept. 28, Texas State Sen. Carol Alvarado helped welcome U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Deputy Assistant Secretary and COO Dennis Alvordwas, who was in Houston to tour the East End Maker Hub (EEMH).
Texas' GDP grew 6.4% in 2nd quarter of 2021
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 8, 2021
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently reported that Texas' GDP grew in the second quarter of 2021.
'I’m forever grateful for everything': Correa's future with Houston Astros unclear following 2021 season finale
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 7, 2021
Emotions were running high during the Houston Astros' 2021 season finale – a 7-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Oct. 3.
'It’s something that’s really important': Astros Yuli Gurriel leads team to victory over Oakland, earns AL batting championship
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 6, 2021
The 2021 regular season is now in the books for the Houston Astros, who now enter the postseason as the American League's No. 2 seed.
'The state has not been careful to ensure that individuals’ rights are protected': 240 migrant detainees to be released
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 1, 2021
More than 240 migrants who spent weeks in detainment will be released from state lock-up facilities after local prosecutors, overwhelmed by the sudden influx of migrant detainees, failed to bring charges against them.
'I'm excited to see what they bring': Baytown Lee's Berry commits to Marshall Thundering Herd
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021
Baytown Lee's Trudell Berry, a three-star prospect by 24/7 Sports, verbally committed to Marshall over the summer.
'I’m proud of their effort and work ethic': Coach Snokhous commends Jersey Village Falcons for 3-0 perfect season start
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021
Jersey Village Football coach David Snokhous has led the Falcons to a 3-0 start for the season.
Houston Private School Classic 'excited to add even more teams and even expand to another site' for 2021 event
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021
The Houston Private School Classic will soon return for a second year of competition.
'Bright future': Baytown Sterling safety Sylvester commits to Rice
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021
Rice Football picked up an exciting new prospect as Baytown Sterling safety Reece Sylvester has committed to the Owls.
'An increasing number of companies' in the Houston area now 'considering vaccine requirements'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 20, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, various companies in Houston are beginning to require that their employees get vaccinated.
Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza opens to 'preserve the first lady's legacy'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and several other dignitaries recently joined the family of the late First Lady Barbara Bush to cut the ribbon to the Houston Public Library's Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza.
'Just reporting the numbers is not enough': Turner mandates biweekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated city employees
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 10, 2021
On Sept. 8, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that all unvaccinated city employees must undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing.
'This bill will now hold industry to higher standards of safety': New storage tank safety laws now in effect
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
A new state law designed to enhance safety for above-ground storage tanks recently went into effect.
'A $5.4 billion opportunity': Texas Medical Center to break ground on new TMC3 Campus in late 2021 in Houston
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
The Texas Medical Center in Houston is slated to break ground on new TMC3 Campus in the fourth quarter of 2021.
'Let's end the demand': New law makes buying sex in Texas a felony offense
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
On Sept. 1, a new Texas state law went into effect that criminalizes the purchase of sex as a felony.
'One of the greatest Texans of all time': Fort Bend County judge memorializes former Texas Gov. Ann Richards
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Sept. 1 marked the 88th birthday of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards who died of cancer on Sept. 13, 2006 at the age of 72.
'Both of them did a good job': Competition intensifies for position of Summer Creek Bulldogs' starting quarterback
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Humble Summer Creek's football head coach Kenny Harrison is facing a conundrum of having to make a choice between two promising candidates for the position of starting quarterback by the time district play starts.
'We owe it to these people': Turner, African American Mayors Association vow to help Afghan refugees
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 29, 2021
Sylvester Turner, Houston mayor and president of the African American Mayors Association, recently said that the organization will help Afghan refugees that come to the U.S.
Terrorist attacks at Kabul International Airport cause 'a number of U.S. and civilian casualties'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 29, 2021
Explosions were confirmed at the Kabul International Airport's gates in Afghanistan where at least 60 people were injured in the attack and 12 Marines and a Navy medic are among the fatalities, according to NPR News.
'More than an abuelo': Walle honors late grandfather
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2021
On Aug. 22, Texas State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston) announced the passing of his grandfather, Armando Arias Zamarripa.