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Activist Quanell X calls on community to search for missing 20-year-old woman whose family 'believes she was kidnapped'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 10, 2021
Activist Quanell X is calling on the community and public leaders to search for a 20-year-old female who has been missing for two weeks.
'So proud': Brady salutes Biles after gymnast's bronze medal finish
By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2021
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) took to Twitter to congratulate Simone Biles after she came back to Olympic competition this week.
'A big deal': Rogers takes bronze in 800 meter race
By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2021
A Houstonian athlete has medaled in a track and field event this week at the Tokyo Olympics leaving her family and the city in a celebratory mood.
'It's a really big deal': Robles becomes first American woman to medal twice in weightlifting
By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2021
A local athlete won the bronze medal in women's weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics this week.
Abbott calls second special session of Texas Legislature to 'finish the work that was started'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 5, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has made good on his promise to call another special session of the Texas Legislature, which is to begin on Aug. 7 at noon.
Three-time medalist Osterman to throw 'first pitch' at Astros game
By Art Benavidez | Aug 5, 2021
A Houston native fresh off of competing in the Tokyo Olympics, with pitching experience of her own, will be on hand at the Astros game Aug. 6 to throw out the first pitch.
Poll finds 'pride' and 'patriotism' are popular sentiments around the American flag
By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021
If a new poll is any indication, Americans will feel pride and patriotism when watching the Tokyo Olympics – as those are the sentiments people expressed when they see the U.S. flag.
'An amazing finish': Taylor native wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021
A Taylor native has received a medal in the track and field competition of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Patrick forms committee 'to study the athletic and economic impact' of UT's exit from Big 12 Conference
By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021
Sports fans across the country are still trying to wrap their mind around the University of Texas' (UT) decision to leave the Big 12 for the SEC and that includes state leaders.
'What a performance': Griner guides Team USA to 50th straight Olympic win
By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021
While Team USA men’s basketball has struggled to find the right chemistry in the Tokyo Olympic Games, the women’s team has had no such problems.
'It's always been a goal': TAMU's Deadmon has eyes on gold in Tokyo
By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021
A local athlete will be representing Team USA in a track and field competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
'It's every kid's dream': Parker chooses TCU over MLB draft
By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021
A local baseball player, who has been highly touted, has made a decision when it comes to his playing future and its not the one many thought he would make.
Jackson Lee: 'The VOCA Fix Act will bring more money to programs benefiting victims' of crime
By Art Benavidez | Jul 31, 2021
President Joe Biden recently signed House Resolution 1652, the Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, into law in order to sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.
Fletcher joins lawmakers' call for U.S. Passport Agency 'to reexamine their current processes' to ease passport backlog
By Art Benavidez | Jul 31, 2021
Even the State Department is experiencing a staff shortage and that is causing a backlog in the processing of passport applications.
Babin: States should take 'necessary steps to end government handouts'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 29, 2021
U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville) said instead of looking for a hand from the federal government, states should find ways to put the unemployed back to work.
Johnson: Abbott should 'refocus his efforts on the power grid, health care access'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 29, 2021
State Rep. Ann Johnson (D-Houston) has responded to remarks Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made about her during a ceremonial bill signing.
Rinaldi: There should be 'consequences' for Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C.
By Art Benavidez | Jul 28, 2021
In an effort to stall a voting reform bill, Texas House Democrats have fled the state to Washington, D.C.
Ellis: 'Voting is not a partisan issue'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 27, 2021
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis has given his take on Democratic leaders fleeing to Washington, D.C. in an effort to stall the state’s decision to reform its voting laws.
'A great boost for our economy': United Airlines' aircraft order to bring up to 3,000 new jobs to Houston
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
United Airlines has ordered an additional 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as customers return to airline travel with numbers that the airline industry hasn’t seen since its pre-pandemic schedule.
'The park will be a treasure to the community': Houston celebrates opening of Avondale Promenade Park
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
The City of Houston recently celebrated the opening of Avondale Promenade Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.