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Abbott: Southeast Texas storm aftermath 'requires robust, comprehensive action by all levels of government'
By John Suayan | Feb 8, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott requested President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration on Tuesday in response to a tornado that touched down in Southeast Texas, according to a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Turner on fire gear donation to Tampico, Mexico: 'This is a great example of what sister cities do'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
The City of Houston and the Houston Fire Department (HPD) recently said that a sister city will receive more than $200,000 worth of firefighter equipment, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Proprietor on helping families pay light bills: 'This is a way of me giving back to the community'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
The generosity of a nightspot owner is helping the families of a northeast Houston high school keep the lights on at their homes, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Rockets forward Şengün on earthquake-ravaged homeland: 'The pain we experience is indescribable'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
Second-year Houston Rockets forward Alperen Şengün expressed heartache and support for his native Turkey after the Eurasian nation was rocked by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday.
Houston police on professional org's positive assessment: 'Crime-fighting efforts are working, but there's still more work to be done'
By John Suayan | Feb 6, 2023
A professional organization of police leaders published a report on Thursday, which shows that the City of Houston experienced a drop in violent crime last year, per Houston National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate Houston Public Media (HPM).
Lizzo to Beyoncé following Grammy win: 'You clearly are the artist of our lives!'
By John Suayan | Feb 6, 2023
Houston was well represented at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday with two artists prominently associated with the fourth-largest city in the U.S. laying claim to the iconic phonograph-shaped accolade.
Frozen custard shop owner on rising egg prices: 'A lot of people are closing down and you know it’s scary to see that'
By John Suayan | Feb 3, 2023
The ongoing egg shortage has forced a longtime Houston eatery that specializes in frozen custard to reduce staff hours, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Ex-Houston mayor: 'You have the administration which plugged budget holes for ongoing expenses with one-time money'
By John Suayan | Feb 3, 2023
One of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s predecessors asserted that the City of Houston’s financial health doesn’t look good and the current administration bears responsibility if things worsen, per a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Texans head coach Ryans on 'dream job': 'I'm here, home in H-Town'
By John Suayan | Feb 3, 2023
The Houston Texans formally introduced DeMeco Ryans as the franchise’s sixth overall head coach on Thursday.
Turner on late namesake of Houston council chamber: 'Anna Russell's impact was felt by many during her 60+ years of service to the City of Houston'
By John Suayan | Feb 2, 2023
The woman who kept tabs on Houston City Council proceedings for at least half a century was honored on Wednesday when the chamber where she worked was named after her.
Channelview Independent School District on alumnus Hurts: 'We wish our hometown hero the best at Super Bowl LVII!'
By John Suayan | Feb 2, 2023
The starting quarterbacks in Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs possess Texas roots, but one of them has an immense Houston connection.
Buzbee: Galveston must tend to 'all of the things destroyed unnecessarily' in botched police raid
By John Suayan | Feb 2, 2023
Legal counsel representing a Galveston family whose residence was the focal point of a botched police raid last month have demanded city officials publicly apologize and take proper action, Houston-based media outlets reported.
NASA on 20th anniversary of Columbia tragedy: 'We will never forget'
By John Suayan | Feb 1, 2023
Wednesday marks exactly 20 years since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) experienced the third fatal tragedy in its lengthy history in the disintegration of the space shuttle Columbia.
Galveston official on botched raid of residence: 'There's an ongoing internal investigation of both the conduct of the chief but also of the overall situation'
By John Suayan | Feb 1, 2023
The leader of the Galveston Police Department (GPD) is in the midst of administrative leave following the law enforcement agency’s botched raid of a residence last month, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Texans on new head coach Ryans: 'Welcome home, DeMeco!'
By John Suayan | Feb 1, 2023
The Houston Texans’ new head coach is a familiar face who helped the young franchise field one of the National Football League’s (NFL) most tenacious defensive units more than a decade ago.
Abbott on Astros' Capitol visit: 'Their hard-fought win represents the true spirit of Texas — grit and determination'
By John Suayan | Jan 20, 2023
The Texas Legislature welcomed the World Series champion Houston Astros and the Commissioner’s Trophy to the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, giving both chambers a respite from poring over proposed bills.
Houston lawmaker Johnson: Confederate Heroes Day 'is a remembrance of a horrible past'
By John Suayan | Jan 19, 2023
Thursday marks Confederate Heroes Day in the State of Texas, but a Houston-area member of the Texas House of Representatives seeks to do away with the holiday.
UH professor on potentially expensive mayoral race: 'You’ve got to be able to spend money to get at those voters'
By John Suayan | Jan 19, 2023
With a crowded slate vying to be the next person to succeed Sylvester Turner as Houston mayor comes hefty war chests, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Segal: 'We look forward to welcoming our passionate fans to Shell Energy Stadium this spring'
By John Suayan | Jan 19, 2023
The stadium that houses the Houston Dynamo and Dash has undergone a name change, according to a press release.
United Airlines cuts ribbon to newly expanded flight attendant center: 'This facility really brings to life really what’s on paper when it comes to training'
By John Suayan | Jan 18, 2023
United Airlines (UA) hopes its new training center in Houston will help the legacy carrier keep pace with the increasing demand in air travel.