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Tatum: 'We have prepared for this election'
By John Suayan | Oct 26, 2022
With about two weeks before next month’s races, Harris County election officials have assured the State of Texas that they have a plan to prevent a repeat of issues that occurred in the 2020 general election, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
Peña, Mancini among World Series neophytes on Astros roster: 'You dream about this stuff when you're a kid'
By John Suayan | Oct 26, 2022
When the Houston Astros take the familiar field at Minute Maid Park for Game 1 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, they’ll have a few newbies along for the ride.
Hidalgo on failure to hold budget vote: 'It’s a really difficult day for the community'
By John Suayan | Oct 26, 2022
The Harris County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to vote on the county’s tax rate and budget, but instead, the Oct. 28 deadline will come with the impasse unresolved, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Cruz to 'The View' on legitimacy of 2020 WH race: 'You don’t do it to Hillary Clinton'
By John Suayan | Oct 25, 2022
Texas’ junior U.S. senator appeared on a nationally televised talk show on Monday, maintaining that President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 general election is illegitimate, a Texas Tribune report said.
Fan on World Series ticket prices: 'This just takes them out of completely experiencing what is going to be hopefully a win for the Astros'
By John Suayan | Oct 25, 2022
Attending a World Series game is on many Astros fan’s bucket list, but it doesn’t come cheap.
Paxton on formation of 2022 General Election Integrity Team: 'The foundation of our constitutional republic is a secure and transparent ballot'
By John Suayan | Oct 25, 2022
Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced the creation of a body to ensure election integrity throughout the State of Texas on Monday, according to a press release issued by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
Houston Ballet on new co-artistic director: 'Ballet royalty and immensely talented'
By John Suayan | Oct 24, 2022
Houston Ballet has named Julie Kent as co-artistic director, according to the company’s Facebook page.
DesRoches at Rice investiture ceremony: 'I’ve been given the opportunity to build a stronger university'
By John Suayan | Oct 24, 2022
Rice University formally inaugurated Dr. Reginald DesRoches as its eighth president on Saturday, per a press release.
Baker after Astros clinch pennant: 'These are the greatest guys that I ever been around, I'm telling you'
By John Suayan | Oct 24, 2022
A 90-minute rain delay and a desperate New York Yankees squad determined to extend their season one more game didn’t deter the Houston Astros from securing their fourth American League (AL) pennant in six years.
Professor on Biden barrel release: 'Oil traders definitely pay attention to these things, and they factor this in'
By John Suayan | Oct 21, 2022
A University of Houston (UH) professor said President Joe Biden’s release of 15 million barrels of oil from the country’s reserves won’t make a dent in gas prices, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
DA's office official on low prostitution conviction rate: 'We have to prioritize exactly what we’re going to be devoting most of our resources to'
By John Suayan | Oct 20, 2022
While the State of Texas has had a law that classifies all forms of prostitution as felonies on the books for nearly a year, the Harris County District Attorney’s (DA) Office rarely netted convictions, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Entrepreneur on $1 million gift to alma mater: 'I would not have graduated from college if it wasn’t for the UH System'
By John Suayan | Oct 20, 2022
The University of Houston (UH) College of Technology received a $1 million donation for upgrades at its facility in Sugar Land from an alumnus and his wife, according to a press release.
Buzbee on Astroworld settlement: 'We hope they will bring much-needed change'
By John Suayan | Oct 20, 2022
The families of two of the 10 people who lost their lives at the Astroworld Festival have reached settlements in their respective cases, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Astros on win in ALCS opener: 'That’s one, boys'
By John Suayan | Oct 19, 2022
The third American League Championship Series (ALCS) matchup between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees in five years began on Wednesday in favor of top-seeded Houston.
Office worker on STD contracted from water bottle: 'Nothing is going to change it'
By John Suayan | Oct 19, 2022
Authorities allege that a Houston janitor infected a female office worker with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) by tainting her water bottle, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Turner on Music Friendly Community designation: 'This certification recognizes our city’s place in music history'
By John Suayan | Oct 19, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the City of Houston has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO) on Tuesday, per a press release from the Office of the Texas Governor.
Abbott: 'Fentanyl remains the single deadliest drug threat our state and nation has ever encountered'
By John Suayan | Oct 18, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott has launched an awareness campaign in response to the influx of fentanyl in the country, according to a press release from the Office of the Texas Governor.
Turner on upcoming Thanksgiving parade: 'We are thrilled to host this wonderful tradition downtown again'
By John Suayan | Oct 18, 2022
A multi-decorated New York City born and raised rapper who now calls Houston home will play a huge role in the 73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade next month.
Jury issues guilty verdict for man who shot deputy: 'I believe you should give me the death penalty'
By John Suayan | Oct 18, 2022
A Harris County jury issued a guilty verdict on Monday in the murder trial stemming from the 2019 death of a Harris County sheriff’s deputy, according to Houston-based media outlets.
Texans rookie safety Pitre on high school jersey retirement: 'I am Stafford, and I love this city'
By John Suayan | Oct 17, 2022
Houston Texans rookie safety Jalen Pitre had his jersey number retired on Friday, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.