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Man arrested after threatening to blow up Minute Maid Park
By David Beasley | Oct 22, 2021
Houston Police arrested a man who allegedly threatened to blow up Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, during the American League Championship playoff series, the Houston Chronicle reported.
'We value every individual': Southwest Airlines complies with federal vaccine mandate, defies Abbott's ban on mandates
By David Beasley | Oct 17, 2021
Southwest Airlines, headquartered in Dallas and serving in Houston, is complying with a federal mandate that all employees receive COVID-19 vaccinations, defying Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates.
Texans quarterback Mills makes comeback against New England 'coming off a bad loss'
By David Beasley | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Texans didn't win in game five against the New England Patriots. But for quarterback Davis Mills, it was a sort of redemption coming off a poor performance against the Buffalo Bills the week before.
'He said what he said': Astros shortstop Correa responds to White Sox cheating allegation
By David Beasley | Oct 15, 2021
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa responded to an opposing player's insinuation that the team may have been cheating. The remarks were from Chicago White Sox reliever Ryan Tepera and mentioned the Astros' 2017 sign-stealing scandal, USA Today reported.
Amber Alert cancelled for 13-year-old girl after she walks into a Houston police station
By David Beasley | Oct 12, 2021
Authorities have cancelled an Amber Alert for a 13 year old missing since mid-September after the teenager was located, KTRK reported.
George honors Harris County Commissioner Garcia for 'bettering his community' during National Hispanic Heritage Month
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George dedicated Oct. 7 to Harris County commissioner Adrian Garcia, a former law enforcement officer.
Turner: 'Congressional districts were drawn not for personalities, but to serve communities'
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is warning against using the congressional redistricting process to help Republican office holders.
Turner joins groups calling for 'end to domestic violence'
By David Beasley | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined several community members Oct. 7 to highlight National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
'Fight we must': Top Chef hosts join pro-choice rally in Houston
By David Beasley | Oct 10, 2021
Top Chef hosts Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons joined thousands of other pro-choice marchers in Houston Oct. 2 to protest the Texas abortion law, KHOU 11 reported.
Houston's Top 30 influential women honored for 'undeniable quest for success, passion'
By David Beasley | Oct 7, 2021
Houston's Top 30 most influential women were recognized at a gala Oct. 1.
Construction to start on 1.2 million-square-foot spec warehouse near Houston
By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021
TGS Cedar Port Partners, LP has broken ground on a 1.2 million-square-foot speculative warehouse in Bayport at Cedar Port Industrial Park, the company said in news release.
Katy Independent School District named best in the Houston area, 13th best in Texas
By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021
Katy Independent School District has been named the best in the Houston area and 13th in Texas, a news release said.
'This isn’t the first time we have dealt with activist characters': Fort Bend judge defies Abbott's executive order on local mask mitigation
By David Beasley | Aug 19, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George issued a mask mandate on Aug. 12 for county buildings, defying Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order against local governments imposing their own COVID-19 mitigation rules.
'I test myself every day': Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, on antibody treatment
By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, tested positive Aug. 17 for the virus and is receiving Regeneron's monoclonal antibody treatment, his office said.
'They help to reinforce and promote excellence': Vietnamese Culture and Science Association celebrates 25th annual luncheon
By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner praised the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association after attending the organization's 25th annual American Youth Excellence Recognition Luncheon Aug. 9.
Houston-based 'All Dads Succeed' program helps fathers become better parents
By David Beasley | Aug 12, 2021
With help from a federal grant, a Houston-based foster care and adoption agency is offering classes to help fathers succeed.
Brady to Yellen: 'It is critical that our rural communities, other vulnerable areas do not get left behind'
By David Beasley | Jun 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) has asked U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to consider allowing public-private partnerships for federal broadband internet access in rural areas.
Abbott signs bill to promote awareness of Texas' 'rich' history
By David Beasley | Jun 11, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed legislation creating the 1836 Project to promote awareness of the state's history, prosperity and democratic freedom.
Fletcher calls for more federal restaurant aid as pandemic leaves 'devastating' impacts
By David Beasley | Jun 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) wants more federal aid for restaurants struggling to survive damage from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turner, Collins Aerospace break ground on new space incubator building to help Houston 'remain the brightest star in space'
By David Beasley | Jun 9, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Collins Aerospace executives broke ground June 7 on a new building at Houston Spaceport that will be part of an incubator to support spaceflight.