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Michael Stoma: "We feel it is critically important to have a smooth transition to ensure our students, faculty and staff receive the leadership they deserve.”
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 13, 2023
Lone Star College is searching for a chancellor who will continue the institution's positive impact, Michael Stoma, Board of Trustees Chair, said. His remarks were made in response to the announced retirement of Stephen Head, the current Chancellor, reported by the college on July 3.
UH President: joining Big 12 'will propel us to even greater heights on the playing field and in our classrooms'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 10, 2023
University of Houston President Renu Khator has been dedicated in her efforts to boost the strength of the athletics program since she took the job 15 years ago, an effort that seems to have worked as the university is now officially a part of the Big 12 Conference.
Hope for Haiti CEO on Binance Charity: 'Our entire organization is grateful for their support and that of the cryptocurrency community'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 7, 2023
Binance Charity Deputy Director Elizabeth Li recently interviewed Skyler Badenoch, the CEO of Hope for Haiti, a nonprofit working to improve Haitians' quality of life, about the role cryptocurrency and blockchain have played in humanitarian efforts in the wake of Haiti's massive 2021 earthquake.
Rice President: AAC allows the university 'to take the next steps in achieving our high aspirations for Rice Athletics'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 7, 2023
Rice University Athletics announced on July 1 that it has joined the American Athletic Conference, which marks the university’s department from Conference USA where they have been since 2005.
Newly sworn-in Pasadena councilman: 'There's a lot of work to be done moving forward'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 7, 2023
New Pasadena City Councilman Emmanuel Guerrero acknowledged “a lot of work to be done moving forward” as he took his place at the horseshoe for the first time on Wednesday and earned the distinction of being the eight-member body’s youngest Latino representative. Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported Guerrero defeated longtime officeholder Don Harrison two months ago for the right to represent District C.
Szczesniak on $450 million expansion project at Hobby: 'Houston is an attractive market with an award-winning airport'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 7, 2023
Jim Szczesniak, the chief operating officer (COO) for the Houston Airport System, said a $450 million renovation project at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) “will accommodate the current and future growth” of the airlines that serve the Bayou City’s second major air gateway. HPM reported that the project will add seven new gates, as well as install more baggage claim carousels and make upgrades to aid with the increasing capacity.
Hair care CEO Shami: 'Giving back is the art of transforming lives'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 7, 2023
Reflecting on his more than 35 years of participating in community service, Houston-headquartered Farouk Systems head Farouk Shami considered it “the art of transforming lives,” according to a press release issued by the haircare company. The release said Shami is slated to be honored by Duarte, California-based private, nonprofit healthcare entity City of Hope at its Spirit of Life Celebration on July 10.
Burke on passing of founding Harris County–Houston Sports Authority board chair: 'He will be greatly missed'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 7, 2023
Harris County–Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Janis Burke said the organization’s late founding board chairman, Jack M. Rains, “will be greatly missed,” according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC. Citing a press release, KPRC reported that Rains died on Thursday.
Finner on Rudy Farias case: 'We're going to work our way through, it takes a little while'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 6, 2023
Houston Chief of Police Troy Finner cautioned on Thursday the investigation into the Rudy Farias missing person case has just begun, warning “it takes a while,” per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. Farias was alleged to have gone missing when he was 15 years old in 2015, but the Houston Police Department (HPD) said he returned home shortly after the law enforcement agency was informed of his disappearance.
Former Texan star Watt: Mallett 'gone way too soon'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 6, 2023
J.J. Watt, a former Houston Texans star defensive end, gave his condolences to the family and friends of onetime Texan quarterback Ryan Mallett, who drowned June 27 in Florida.
Berson: 'We are thrilled to welcome J.J. to the CBS Sports family'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 6, 2023
Former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt announced recently he is joining the CBS Sports team.
New Mantis Innovation leader Whitley: 'I am humbled and excited to join a team that has navigated significant change over the past few years'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 6, 2023
New Mantis Innovation President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Darrell Whitley described himself as “humbled and excited” to join the Houston-based managed facility services provider, a company-issued press release said. Whitley was appointed to his new position late last month.
Landale after signing four-year, $32 million deal with Rockets: 'It has been a whirlwind'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 6, 2023
Houston Rockets free agency acquisition Jock Landale said “it has been a whirlwind” since he purportedly signed a four-year, $32 million deal with the team, according to a report from ESPN. Landale, who last suited up for the Phoenix Suns, told ESPN his phone couldn’t stop buzzing since Monday.
Turner on high court axing affirmative action: 'To cut that off as if we’ve reached utopia in this country is simply naive'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 6, 2023
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pushed back against the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to do away with affirmative action in college admissions, calling the move "simply naive," Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported. According to a Houston Daily article, Fox News reported the Supreme Court voted 6-3 on June 29 on grounds race-based admissions run afoul of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Turner: House Bill 2127 'reverses over 100 years of Texas constitutional law'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 5, 2023
The Houston municipal government hopes civil litigation against the State of Texas would stop the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, or House Bill (HB) 2127, before it officially goes into effect at the start of September, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner saying it “reverses over 100 years of Texas constitutional law.” Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that the so-called “Death Star” law, named after the infamous space station operated by the Empire in “Star Wars,” seeks to rein in city governments across the Lone Star State.
Buzbee: House members should've let Paxton testify 'during their sham investigation but refused to do so'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 5, 2023
Tony Buzbee, the Houston attorney representing Ken Paxton in the suspended Texas attorney general’s (TXAG) upcoming impeachment trial, said on Monday his client won’t take the stand, asserting the state should’ve afforded him the opportunity “during their sham investigation,” The Associated Press (AP) reported.
DesRoches: Rice's membership in American Athletic Conference 'will build on our strengths and enable us to take the next steps'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 5, 2023
Rice University President Dr. Reginald DesRoches declared the Houston private research institution’s entry into the American Athletic Conference (AAC) on Saturday “will build on our strengths and enable us to take the next steps” in meeting its high aspirations for its Owls athletics program, according to a press release.
Stein: 'Transaction is expected to provide immediate accretion to our shareholders'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 3, 2023
Hess Midstream Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Stein recently emphasized the company's commitment to a distinct financial strategy focused on delivering consistent returns to shareholders.
Houston Texans Foundation: 'Giving back to our great city is at the heart of who we are'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 3, 2023
The Houston Texans Foundation is expected to benefit from the season premiere event with proceeds going toward youth causes.
Pezman: Entry in Big 12 Conference marks 'a historic day for the University of Houston'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 3, 2023
University of Houston (UH) Vice President for Athletics Chris Pezman said the school marked “a historic day” on Saturday when the Cougars officially became members of the Big 12 Conference ahead of the 2023-2024 season. UH’s entry into the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I conference culminated what has been more than a year of work since university president Dr. Renu Khator, UH System Board of Regents Chairman Tilman Fertitta and Pezman accepted one of the four invitations for membership, according to a press release.