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AG Garland: 'We launched Joint Task Force Alpha to strengthen our efforts across government to dismantle the most dangerous human smuggling and trafficking networks'
By Bob Martin | Sep 20, 2022
On Sept. 13 the U.S. Department of Justice announced that eight alleged human smugglers were arrested and indicted through an operation by the Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA), which has been working to alleviate the issues of human smuggling at the border since its creation in June 2021.
3 firefighters injured in Valentines' Day fire that destroyed League City restaurant
By Bob Martin | Feb 19, 2022
A fire that broke out on Valentine's Day destroyed a League City restaurant and injured three firefighters.
Huffines disapproves of Harris County budget that 'paves the way for lawlessness'
By Bob Martin | Feb 15, 2022
Harris County recently approved its budget that rejected 82% of funding requests for law enforcement, a move that irked Republican gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines.
MCR purchases Aloft Houston Downtown hotel
By Bob Martin | Feb 15, 2022
MCR has announced that it has purchased the Aloft Houston Downtown hotel, which is the company’s 38th hotel in Texas.
'The results could be life-threatening': Father-son duo arrested on felony charges for unlawful dentistry
By Bob Martin | Feb 12, 2022
A father and son were arrested in northwest Houston for practicing dentistry without a license, under unsanitary conditions.
Cruz calls Biden's move to name black woman to Supreme Court 'offensive'
By Bob Martin | Feb 6, 2022
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is criticizing President Joe Biden's promise to nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court seat that will be left open by retiring Associate Justice Stephen Breyer this summer.
University of Houston hires former Delaware State standout Jordan Reid as softball director of operations
By Bob Martin | Feb 6, 2022
The University of Houston softball team has added former Delaware State standout Jordan Reid as its director of operations, according to a recent release by the team.
ExxonMobil says relocation, restructuring will 'better serve our customers' and save billions
By Bob Martin | Feb 3, 2022
ExxonMobil is relocating its corporate headquarters from Irving, Tex., to its campus outside Houston as part of consolidation and restructuring plans predicted to save the corporation $6 billion in structural cost savings by 2023.
'We're committed to making progress for families': Autism Learning Partners adds 4 Texas locations
By Bob Martin | Jan 29, 2022
Autism Learning Partners (ALP) announced that it will be expanding throughout Texas, adding four more locations to treat autism and developmental disabilities.
'I'm just so very thankful': Deputy rescued by homeless man from deadly accident pursuing robbery suspect
By Bob Martin | Jan 29, 2022
A Harris County deputy was rescued from a fiery blaze stemming from a deadly crash that occurred in Houston when trying to pursue a robbery suspect. The good samaritan happened to be a homeless man who heard the crash and helped pull the deputy from the burning wreck.
Convention of States member calls 'block walk' successful in Houston ISD run-off election
By Bob Martin | Jan 14, 2022
With two Republican candidates knocking off Democratic incumbents in the Houston school board runoff elections last month, a member of the Convention of States Foundation feels that her organization’s work was highly successful in educating people and getting people to go out and vote.
Cruz says he would run for president 'in a heartbeat'
By Bob Martin | Dec 31, 2021
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) feels that his last time running for president was successful enough with a “second place” finish that he recently said that he is considering running in 2024.
'People want to be heard': Baker, Wade defeat Democrats in Houston School Board runoff
By Bob Martin | Dec 29, 2021
A pair of candidates running for the Houston Independent School District board came away victorious in a runoff election last week.
Santa visits Melinda Webb School to spend time with students with hearing loss
By Bob Martin | Dec 28, 2021
Students at the Melinda Webb School at the Texas Hearing Institute were treated with a special guest when Santa Claus came to the school’s holiday party bearing gifts and holiday cheer.
19-year-old charged with capital murder in death of constable deputy
By Bob Martin | Dec 19, 2021
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged for allegedly murdering a Harris County Precinct 4 constable during an ambush at a nightclub in north Houston in October.
Astroworld victim honored by Running Game Clothing: 'Madison Runs Game'
By Bob Martin | Dec 15, 2021
A young woman killed in the crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival last month was honored by the local sports clothing store she frequented.
Katy fends off Summer Creek to advance to semifinals
By Bob Martin | Dec 10, 2021
Summer Creek had upset on its mind against the undefeated Katy football team last week, but the Tigers had other plans and held off the late game surge to win 34-31 and advance to the Class 6A Division II semifinal against another unbeaten powerhouse in Westlake.
Abbott: 'Everything that needed to be done was done to fix the power grid in Texas'
By Bob Martin | Dec 5, 2021
The energy crisis in Texas last February is still a vivid memory for Texans, and despite confidence by Gov. Greg Abbott that the electric grid will not fail this winter, concern has centered on the fact that some natural gas companies would have been able to opt out of winterization requirements through a simple form and a fee of $150.
Former Texans All Pro Johnson named Hall of Fame semifinalist
By Bob Martin | Dec 1, 2021
Houston Texans All Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson was the best in the history of the franchise, and one who was there during its formative years. Now he will get to see how he stacks up with the all-time greats, as he has been named a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to SI.com's Texas Daily.
Hanukkah celebrations underway in Houston: 'May the lights continue to shine now and always'
By Bob Martin | Nov 30, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane in the U.S., Hanukkah traditions that could not be observed last year are making a comeback.