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Kamin on grand opening of Lao Sze Chuan on Montrose: 'Delicious food, great service and reflective of the delectable diversity of our city'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 23, 2023
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin graced the grand opening of a Chinese culinary import by way of Chicago, Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant, on Wednesday.
Houston Airport System's Bernal on grandmother's alleged abandonment of young granddaughter at IAH: 'Three airline employees noticed a child crying in Terminal A'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 23, 2023
Authorities arrested a woman on Tuesday for allegedly leaving her young granddaughter stranded at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Overtime Elite star Thompson on new NBA home: 'I’m just excited to be a Rocket'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 22, 2023
The Houston Rockets used the fourth overall pick in the first round of the 2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft on Thursday to take Overtime Elite (OTE) guard Amen Thompson.
HPD after termination of officer who allegedly shot wife in face: 'We ask the community to pray for her and her family'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 22, 2023
The Houston Police Department (HPD) terminated an officer on Tuesday who is alleged to have shot his wife in the face, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
New Salata leader Maerz: 'My focus as president will be to carry the brand forward with quality as our compass'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 22, 2023
A Houston-based national fast-casual salad kitchen chain named a new president on Tuesday.
Brown on McCullers' surgery: 'We look forward to him being back on the mound next season'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 22, 2023
Dana Brown, general manager for the Houston Astros, commented on Lance McCullers' forearm surgery last week.
The HAY Center's Green on groundbreaking of new facility: 'No foster youth should face homelessness simply because they turn 18'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 21, 2023
A Harris County program that assists foster youth as they ease into adulthood broke ground on a new facility on Friday, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Weber criticizes second Trump indictment, remains supportive of former president: 'There is discretion there'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 21, 2023
A Houston-area member of the U.S. House of Representatives said that despite facing two indictments, former President Donald J. Trump continues to enjoy a significant amount of support from the Republican Party.
Hotez on alleged refusal to debate prominent anti-vaccination figure RFK Jr.: 'I offered to go on Joe Rogan but not to turn it into the ‘Jerry Springer Show’'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 21, 2023
Houston-based media outlets reported that a prominent Texas Medical Center (TMC) physician and researcher who stood at the forefront of the Houston medical community’s fight against COVID-19 claims he was confronted at his residence after a tense social media exchange.
Kubosh on abandonment of city controller campaign: 'It is simply in the best interest of the city that I step aside'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 20, 2023
A longtime member of the Houston City Council announced on Monday that poor health has prompted him to drop his bid for city controller, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Turner on late Houston rap icon Big Pokey, 45: 'Though many called him ‘low key,’ his presence was larger than life'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 20, 2023
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was among the slew of high-profile personalities who expressed their sadness over the passing of Houston rapper Big Pokey.
Angela Paxton on husband's impeachment: 'I took an oath to uphold the Constitution and the laws of this great state'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 20, 2023
State Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney), the wife of suspended Texas Attorney General (TXAG) Ken Paxton, said on Monday she won’t recuse herself from the impeachment proceedings against him.
Edwards on decision to end Houston mayoral campaign, focus on Jackson Lee's seat: 'I know firsthand that residents are ready for servant leadership'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 19, 2023
A former member of the Houston City Council withdrew from the crowded Houston mayoral race on Monday in favor of seeking the office of one of her now-former election rivals, Houston-based media outlets reported.
TSU assistant professor on Juneteenth: 'It’s a day of jubilation'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 19, 2023
Monday marks three years since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but the date commemorating the public reading of the Emancipation Proclamation from the balcony of a stately Galveston mansion has been celebrated for decades.
Finner at services for late K-9 officer: 'We’re standing as a family'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 16, 2023
The Houston Police Department (HPD) held a memorial service on Friday for a canine (K-9) officer that perished inside its handler’s patrol unit earlier this week.
State lawmaker Jones on second HISD Board of Managers meeting: 'This is supposed to be a public meeting, and the public is not in here'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 16, 2023
The second meeting of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers since the Texas Education Agency (TEA) officially commenced its takeover of the state’s largest public school district was purportedly not open to much of the public, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Hidalgo on endorsement of Jackson Lee for Houston's top office: 'A proven fighter, and I know she will continue to deliver as mayor'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 16, 2023
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s (D-Houston) aspirations to become the next mayor of Texas’ largest city received a huge boost on Thursday in the form of an endorsement from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
IAH officials on temperature improvements at terminals: 'We’re grateful for your understanding as our team prioritized an unexpected air conditioning issue'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 15, 2023
Officials at George Bush International Airport (IAH) said on Wednesday all five of the major air gateway’s terminals are operating at suitable temperatures again following Monday’s breakdown.
Aldine ISD police chief on officer's graduation from FBI National Academy: 'I am very proud of his outstanding accomplishment'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 15, 2023
A member of the Aldine Independent School District (AISD) Police Department graduated with the 286th class of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA), per a district-issued press release.
ERCOT's Vegas: 'We are forecasting increased demand due to the higher temperatures expected this week and into next week'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 14, 2023
Forecasts of triple-digit heat for much of the second full week of June prompted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to implement a weather watch on Tuesday to go into effect on Thursday.