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Houston mayor on cultural tourism grants: 'Art is wonderful'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2022
Nine individuals and nonprofit organizations in Houston are set to divvy up $87,500 in grants after the funds were awarded based on the way the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) sees their work in furthering cultural tourism and resilience in the city.
Quintero: 'The Texas Legislature has a historic opportunity to provide substantial tax relief to all Texans'
By Glenn Minnis | Jun 27, 2022
James Quintero is pushing state lawmakers to do with taxes what he largely sees as in the best interest of taxpayers across the state.
Recent poll data reveals over 75% of Americans support domestic energy production
By Glenn Minnis | Mar 15, 2022
A new Trafalgar Group poll found that more than three out of four Americans agreed to support domestic energy production in the U.S.
Worthing High School teacher 'combines love for writing, helping others' as college adviser
By Glenn Minnis | Jan 17, 2022
In the end, Worthing High School English teacher Courtney Riley is happy he couldn’t escape his calling.
Construction on lunar operations center takes off
By Glenn Minnis | Dec 20, 2021
Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines has commenced construction on a $40 million lunar operations center at the Houston Spaceport.
Helix Energy 'thrilled' to be awarded 5-well complete abandonment contract
By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2021
Houston-based offshore energy company Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. has scored a 5-well complete abandonment project with New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE).
'We are delighted': Wong appointed to Encina Development Group Board of Directors
By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2021
Encina Development Group has added H+ co-founder Elaine Wong to its board of directors.
'I want to use the rest of my time doing positive things': Coleman will not seek re-election in 2022
By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2021
Veteran state Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) has announced he plans to retire and won’t be seeking re-election in 2022.
'Get your coat of armor': Hidalgo encourages vaccinated citizens to get booster shots
By Glenn Minnis | Nov 26, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging locals to follow her lead and get vaccinated.
'Get vaccinated to avoid a holiday spike': Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level
By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2021
Harris County officially lowered its COVID-19 threat from a system high red level to a peg lower orange level threat on Nov. 3.
Houston Astros infield believed to be 'one of the best infields around'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 22, 2021
The spectacular has become routine for the vaunted Houston Astros infield of first baseman Yuli Gurriel, second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa and third baseman Alex Bregman.
University of Houston men's basketball ranked No. 15 in preseason poll
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2021
The University of Houston’s men’s basketball team is opening the season ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press preseason poll.
'We're an undisciplined team': Texans face Cardinals following loss to Indianapolis
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 20, 2021
Brandin Cooks doesn’t mince words about what he sees as the root cause of his Houston Texans struggles.
'I've been so fortunate and blessed': Cy-Fair's Benotti marks 800th career win
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Cy-Fair High legendary volleyball coach Donna Benotti recently notched her 800th career win with many of the people that help make it happen looking.
Fort Bend Bush's Smallwood has 'always wanted to coach football, give back to community'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Fort Bend Bush High running backs Coach Kim Smallwood knows her way around the game.
Mattress Mack wagers 'exciting' $2 million bet on Astros World Series win
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is willing to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to the Houston Astros.
'I had an amazing team': Nimitz grad Stewart earns German Football League Championship title
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Nimitz High grad Darrell Stewart now has in hand the German Football League (GFL) championship that he always saw for himself.
'I could feel the love': Kilgore College's McCoy commits to University of Houston
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Kilgore College star receiver Willie McCoy has verbally committed to Houston, giving the Cougars their eighth recruit in a still growing 2022 class.
Pearland's Sherman named one of area's 'senior sleepers'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Pearland star linebacker Kvon Sherman isn’t a secret anymore.
Houston Texans wide receiver Moore promoted to active roster after 'phenomenal' performance
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Moore is quickly making a lasting impression on team officials.