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'A tragic day for our community': Off-duty New Orleans detective shot and killed at Galleria restaurant
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2021
On Aug. 21, an off-duty New Orleans police officer was gunned down in Houston.
'Eager to get back to work': State legislators ready to finish special session as Texas Democrats return
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2021
As the second special session is underway at the state Capitol in Austin, a number of the Democratic legislators who fled to Washington, D.C. last month have returned back to work.
Houston Restaurant Weeks charity event helps Houston 'fight to end hunger'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021
The annual Houston Restaurant Weeks charity fundraising event is in full swing for local residents to contribute to the fight to end hunger in Houston.
'The delta variant is spreading rapidly': Houston hospitals report bed, staff shortages
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021
Hospitals in the Houston area and across the state of Texas are facing a shortage of beds as the delta variant of COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the region.
'A huge step toward fortifying our nation’s infrastructure': Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package passes Senate
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021
On Aug. 10, the U.S. Senate approved President Joe Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure package.
'Marvin Zindler was a consumer champion': Houston remembers iconic consumer reporter
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021
Marvin Zindler, who broadcasted into Houston's living rooms with his straightforward, flamboyant reports about which restaurants to avoid for more than 30 years, would've turned 100 on Aug. 10.
'To lose him so suddenly is tragic': Former University of Houston track and field athlete dies at 26
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021
On Aug. 9, former University of Houston track and field star Cameron Burrell, who won an NCAA title, died at the age of 26.
'Record numbers': Fletcher urges uninsured residents to sign up for health care while enrollment is still open
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2021
A special enrollment period is still open through Aug. 15 for Texas residents to sign up for healthcare through the ACA Health Care marketplace.
'Taking action to help mitigate the recent rise in COVID-19 cases': Abbott details Texas' approach to virus spread
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2021
On Aug. 9, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced how the state will take action as Texas faces a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
'A sad day for the Houston Astros': Former pitcher dies at 71
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
On Thursday, Aug. 5, former Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard died at the age of 71.
'A tireless fighter for the right to organize': AFL-CIO president dies following heart attack
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka recently died at the age of 72 of a heart attack.
'The USA team did everything wrong': Carl Lewis blasts U.S. team for 4x100 meter relay performance
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
Olympic track and field legend Carl Lewis, who attended the University of Houston, recently criticized the American men's performance in the 4x100 meter relay at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Hidalgo raises county COVID-19 level to Red 'due to severe and uncontrolled spread in Harris County'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
On Aug. 5, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo placed the county under the highest COVID-19 threat in response to surging numbers of coronavirus cases.
'The cost of ancillary services are borne entirely by the consumers': ERCOT approach to boosting grid reliability will pass costs on to Texans
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 6, 2021
Following a directive from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to boost the power grid's reliability, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that it would focus on purchasing reserve power to cover for the shortcomings of market demand and avoid blackouts.
'The Biden administration is completely failing': Human trafficking rates in Texas soar as border crisis intensifies
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2021
Human trafficking arrests in Texas are skyrocketing as the ongoing border crisis continues to surge.
Hidalgo issues recommendation for Harris County residents to 'get vaccinated and mask up for vulnerable populations'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 1, 2021
It has been more than 500 days since Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a disaster declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'My wins are not just for me': Manuel earns Olympic bronze medal in 4X100 freestyle relay
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2021
Simone Manuel, of Sugar Land, has helped Team USA to a bronze medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay at the Tokyo Summer Games.
'Let’s go': Houston native leads U.S. team to shutout victory at Tokyo Olympic Games
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2021
Softball is back at the Olympic Summer Games and so is American softball legend and Houston native Cat Osterman.
'No child should have to live in poverty': New Child Tax Credits could reduce U.S. child poverty by up to 50%
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 25, 2021
Millions of American families with children received Child Tax Credit payments paid directly to their bank accounts on July 15.
'We look forward to working on securing our electric grid': Texas Democrats meet with U.S. Energy Department officials
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2021
A cadre of Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to Washington, D.C. met with U.S. Department of Energy officials to discuss the Texas power grid.