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RodeoHouston adds chart-topping CCM singer to 2023 lineup: 'Get ready to welcome Lauren Daigle to the star stage for the first time ever'
By John Suayan | Dec 2, 2022
Louisiana-born Christian music star Lauren Daigle has been announced as one of the performers at next year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR), Houston-based media outlets reported.
Abbott on fentanyl vaccine: 'This happens to be a health care innovation that’s transformative'
By John Suayan | Dec 2, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott visited a facility on the campus of the University of Houston (UH) on Thursday where researchers have developed a vaccine to battle the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Abreu: 'The Houston Astros created a great culture, great family and I want to be part of that'
By John Suayan | Dec 1, 2022
The Houston Astros currently have a general manager (GM) vacancy, but it didn’t stop them from landing one of their desired free agent targets in first baseman Jose Abreu.
Garcia on new Astroworld-based plan: 'An example for how the city and the county can collaborate on major events moving forward'
By John Suayan | Dec 1, 2022
The Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a four-point plan to prevent a repeat of last year’s ill-fated Astroworld Festival on Tuesday, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Sister of late Vanessa Guillén: 'Now we are going to have to wait for the actual sentencing'
By John Suayan | Dec 1, 2022
A woman implicated in the 2020 murder of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
HPD looks to address rise in jugging incidents: 'The workload for us and even our detectives is a lot more during the holiday season'
By John Suayan | Nov 29, 2022
The Christmas holiday shopping season is underway, with many people making stops at ATMs to make withdrawals. Authorities have urged the public to carefully watch their surroundings as the crime of “jugging” is on the rise, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Sampson on UH top ranking: 'I certainly don't think we're the best team in the nation, but I'm really happy for our fans'
By John Suayan | Nov 29, 2022
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team became the new No. 1 team in the country on Monday, according to an Associated Press (AP) article that was ran by Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
UH volleyball coach Rehr: 'You can't take these situations and think they're going to come around again'
By John Suayan | Nov 28, 2022
The No. 22-ranked University of Houston (UH) Cougars women’s volleyball team made history before and after the Thanksgiving holiday as the program secured its first American Athletic Conference (AAC) championship and its first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament berth in more than 20 years.
The Salvation Army's Doria: 'Each kettle will need to raise $5,434 during the season to reach the goal'
By John Suayan | Nov 28, 2022
The Salvation Army Galveston County is turning to technology in order to have a successful Red Kettle campaign this holiday season, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Houston officials: 'Everyone should boil the water before drinking, cooking, bathing and brushing their teeth'
By John Suayan | Nov 28, 2022
A drop in water pressure at one of its purification facilities on Sunday prompted the City of Houston to issue a boil water notice, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Siegel to county commissioners: 'It's time to stop hiding behind your position and stand up for the voters in Harris County'
By John Suayan | Nov 23, 2022
Harris County leaders certified the results from the Nov. 8 election on Tuesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Astros: 'Congrats to JV for being named the AL Comeback Player of the Year!'
By John Suayan | Nov 23, 2022
The awards just keep coming for Houston Astros free agent hurler Justin Verlander as the American League (AL) bestowed its Comeback Player of the Year Award upon the 39-year-old righty on Tuesday.
Southern Gas Association appoints Doyle board chairman: 'Scott brings a wealth of public company service, executive leadership and utility experience to this role'
By John Suayan | Nov 23, 2022
The Southern Gas Association (SGA) has named CenterPoint Energy executive Scott E. Doyle the 2023 chairman of its board of directors, per a press release.
Sampson: 'There is not one part of the game we are not going to get better at'
By John Suayan | Nov 22, 2022
The last time the University of Houston Cougars (UH) men’s basketball team were a heartbeat away from being the top-ranked team in the country, a tall upperclassman named Akeem Olajuwon was dazzling the crowds at what was then known as Hofheinz Pavilion.
Karate studio mourns late founder, Power Rangers actor Frank: 'The powerful influence and passion he generated reached people from every part of the globe'
By John Suayan | Nov 22, 2022
A Houston-area martial arts gym is mourning the loss of its founder, who was also a cast member of one of the most popular children's TV shows of the 1990s.
Mother at DEA fentanyl summit: 'I don't want anybody else to go through what I'm going through'
By John Suayan | Nov 22, 2022
The Houston office of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) hosted a summit on fentanyl, with several people sharing their tragic experiences with the synthetic opioid, Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported.
Cruz, Cornyn lead Senate in honoring WS champs: 'Supporting my home team, the Houston Astros, has long been one of my favorite pastimes'
By John Suayan | Nov 21, 2022
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz (R-TX) led the U.S. Senate in honoring the newly crowned World Series champion Houston Astros, per a press release from Cruz’s office in Washington, D.C.
AAA Texas' Grillo: 'Travel for Thanksgiving continues to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels'
By John Suayan | Nov 21, 2022
The Texas chapter of the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated that approximately four million Texans will travel by car in advance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Cruz on bid for third term: 'I'm focused on the battles in the U.S. Senate'
By John Suayan | Nov 21, 2022
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced his intentions to seek a third term in two years on Saturday, per a report from The Texas Tribune.
Antone's CEO Lieberman: 'We’re honored to continue to provide a well-known brand to loyal Texans'
By John Suayan | Nov 17, 2022
A Houston-based restaurant chain that specializes in a New Orleans culinary staple intends to expand its footprint into three major airports in Texas, per a press release.