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Klein's Heilbrun looks forward to contributing, bringing 'encouragement' to Lady Bearkats
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
If there is any pressure on the Lady Bearkats returning to the state finals as they did last year, they certainly are not showing yet.
'Winning a division is not easy': Astros clinch fourth AL West crown in five years
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
The Houston Astros are once again headed to the postseason after clinching the franchise's fourth American League West title in a five-year span.
Octopus Energy 'proud' to sponsor e-bike nation trek, SunPedal Ride
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A Houston-based renewable energy retailer is sponsoring a duo’s electronic bike trek across the country.
Tachus 'thrilled' to provide high-speed fiber internet to Harris County homes
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A Harris County home has become the first home in the county to be connected to high-speed fiber internet from a Woodlands-based internet company.
'It is never an easy decision': Renewable Energy Group announces closure of Houston biodiesel plant
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
An Ames, Iowa-based biodiesel production company recently announced in will close its Seabrook facility.
Soaring Eagle Technologies chooses Houston for headquarters to 'better serve its clients'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A local investment firm recently announced that their company will have an office in Houston.
Fresh from Final Four run, UH men's basketball announces 2021-2022 schedule
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
Looking to build upon last year’s Final Four appearance, the University of Houston (UH) released its regular season schedule this week.
'A wonderful father, son, brother, friend': Gabby Petito search yields body of missing Houston man in unrelated case
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
The remains of a missing Houston man were recently found as a result of the search for Gabby Petito.
'We got your back': Turner, George lend hands at Hurricane Ida drive
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George, along with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, recently joined forces to assist West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) at a food and supplies drive for Hurricane Ida victims.
'Why did Biden trust the Taliban?': Cruz suggests Biden administration received misinformation from Taliban
By Art Benavidez | Sep 27, 2021
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) recently tweeted that a recent "over-the-horizon" drone strike which killed innocent civilians may have been due to the US receiving bad intel from the Taliban.
'Get your shot': Harris County's $100 vaccine incentive program to end Sept. 30
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
Harris County’s $100 vaccine incentive program is slated to end on Sept. 30 and county officials have gone on record that they have no intentions of extending the plan.
'Her legacy carries me through': County honors 30th anniversary of inauguration of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
Harris County commemorated the 30th anniversary of the late Ann Richards becoming Texas governor on Sept. 23.
'It's never as bad as you think it was': Loss to Carolina spoils Texans rookie QB's first start
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
With starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor injured, Houston Texans rookie signal caller Davis Mills made his first start of his career during a 24-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 23.
Houston partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation to build 30 mini-pitches throughout region, 'add more soccer youth programming'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
City officials recently announced that they have partnered with the U.S. Soccer Federation and the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee to build 30 mini-pitches throughout the city, along with funding a youth soccer program.
Fulgent Genetics 'pleased' to partner with Houston Health Department for COVID-19 testing in area schools
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
The Houston Health Department, along with Fulgent Genetics, have joined forces to offer on-campus COVID-19 testing.
No word from Cruz on calling for investigation into 'over-the-horizon' strike that killed Afghan civilians
By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) had no comment when reached by the Houston Daily and asked if he had called on the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent U.S. drone strike in Kabul which killed multiple civilians.
Houston-based Ampersand raises nearly $2 million in pre-seed round, uses funds to 'balance' program
By Art Benavidez | Sep 20, 2021
A Houston-based free virtual program that prepares college-age professionals for life-changing careers through curriculum, mentorship and internship placement has raised over $1 million.
Weiser Business Park to 'appeal to industrial tenants seeking proximity to customers'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 19, 2021
A new business park is coming to Northwest Houston after developers broke ground on Phase I of the 130-acre Weiser Business Park.
Cougars shut out of AP Top 25 Poll despite receiving some votes
By Art Benavidez | Aug 22, 2021
The AP Top 25 Poll has been released and the predominant schools in Texas have made the list with the Houston Cougars receiving some votes.
'Tiny changes could have huge implications': Census data reveals Texas will gain two U.S. House seats
By Art Benavidez | Aug 17, 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its population data which will allow redistricting of voting districts nationwide, with Texas expected to obtain two new U.S. House seats.