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Dash on first-ever playoff appearance: 'This season wouldn’t have been as incredible without our fans'
By John Suayan | Oct 17, 2022
The Houston Dash competed in their first National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) playoff match on Sunday, and while the team lost 2-1 to the Kansas City Current, they and the fans at PNC Stadium in East Downtown (EaDo) had nothing to feel ashamed about.
Peña on home run in record 18-inning game: 'It’ll be a moment I’ll remember for the rest of my life'
By John Suayan | Oct 17, 2022
It took the equivalent of two full baseball games for Game 3 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners to be decided on Saturday with the Astros outlasting their hosts for a sixth consecutive American League Championship Series (ALCS) berth.
Rice English professor receives MacArthur Fellowship: 'I'm not big into awards and recognition, but this one feels special'
By John Suayan | Oct 13, 2022
Rice University English professor Kiese Laymon has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, which is colloquially known as the “genius grant,” according to a press release.
Native Houstonian brings home fast casual chicken sandwich concept from California: 'We look forward to serving Heights residents and beyond'
By John Suayan | Oct 13, 2022
A Southern California-based fast casual fried chicken sandwich chain has opened its second overall restaurant in Houston, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Houston leaders express skepticism toward railroad merger: 'You're talking about more trains that will impact us'
By John Suayan | Oct 13, 2022
City of Houston officials believe that a major railroad merger that’s expected to bring more trains to the U.S.’s fourth largest city could be detrimental to some residents, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
GOP precinct chair on rejection of gun store as polling place: 'I’m claiming discrimination'
By John Suayan | Oct 13, 2022
With Election Day less than a month away, polling locations are being finalized.
Ramsey on Harris County budget impasse: 'Judge Hidalgo and Commissioners Ellis and Garcia continue to retaliate against Precinct 3 and 4 constituents'
By John Suayan | Oct 13, 2022
The Harris County Commissioners Court remains stalled when it comes to the budget, with two of the body’s Republican members furthering their boycott, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Pop-punk stalwarts Blink-182 to play Houston on reunion tour: 'We’re coming. Tour’s coming. Album’s coming'
By John Suayan | Oct 12, 2022
The City of Houston has been chosen as a stop on one of the most anticipated reunion tours this decade.
Community steps up for boy who lost mother, sisters in house fire: 'She would have wanted this'
By John Suayan | Oct 12, 2022
An East Texas teenager is in the unenviable position of living the rest of his life without his mother.
Noise ordinance produces four citations in first month of enforcement: 'I appreciate the effort, but the noise continues every night'
By John Suayan | Oct 12, 2022
Recent Houston Police Department (HPD) data indicated that a few tickets were issued for violations of the City of Houston’s noise ordinance that went into effect last month, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
Alvarez walk-off home run lifts Astros in ALDS opener: 'Found a way'
By John Suayan | Oct 11, 2022
This time, it was the Houston Astros who embarked on a successful comeback bid.
Attorney on termination by client on trial for murder of deputy: 'It's his right under the Constitution'
By John Suayan | Oct 11, 2022
The suspect in the 2019 murder of a Harris County sheriff’s deputy fired his legal counsel on Monday and decided to represent himself in the case, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Alvarado on dedication of Vanessa Guillén Memorial Highway: 'Her story has had a great impact on our community and the nation'
By John Suayan | Oct 10, 2022
The late U.S. Army specialist Vanessa Guillén grew up near the intersection of Winkler Drive and Monroe Road in South Houston.
Authorities charge kidnapping suspect in death of ex-girlfriend: 'He needs to be held responsible'
By John Suayan | Oct 10, 2022
Authorities brought a capital murder charge against a man on Friday who was apprehended in Mexico for allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Smith on first win as Texans coach: 'It's been a long time coming'
By John Suayan | Oct 10, 2022
Heading into the fifth week of what appears to be another lost season, the Houston Texans were the lone National Football League (NFL) franchise to lack a notch on the win column.
Authorities nab Pasadena kidnapping suspect in Mexico: 'We worked tirelessly through the night to negotiate directly with him for a safe surrender'
By John Suayan | Oct 7, 2022
Authorities arrested a Houston-area man suspected of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend on Wednesday, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Abbott: 'We're beating our competitors in other states because of the efficiency and effectiveness of Port Houston'
By John Suayan | Oct 7, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott paid a visit to the Port Houston offices on Tuesday where he met with Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority Ric Campo, Executive Director Roger Guenther and Houston Ship Channel leaders from the energy and petrochemical industries, per press releases from the port and the Office of the Texas Governor.
Family of Valentine's Day shooting victim experiences auto theft, home break-in: 'They’re getting us at our most vulnerable stage'
By John Suayan | Oct 7, 2022
The loved ones of a young girl who lost her life in a Valentine’s Day shooting said they’ve fallen victim to crime again, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
IAH project forces temporary lane closures: 'This work is complex and requires significant underground coordination and navigation to avoid utilities and obstructions'
By John Suayan | Oct 6, 2022
The Houston Airport System (HAS) advised travelers flying in and out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to have an advanced game plan beginning Monday, as Houston’s largest airport tends to perform utility work, according to a press release.
Constable on refiling of dismissed cases: 'Criminals are now emboldened and continue to victimize our citizens'
By John Suayan | Oct 6, 2022
A Harris County constable announced on Thursday that his office has refiled hundreds of dismissed criminal cases, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.