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Army lieutenant general Bernabe: 'We are proud to be renaming Fort Hood as Fort Cavazos in recognition of an outstanding American hero'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A large Army base in Central Texas is now known by a new name.
Fort Bend superintendent: Passage of $1.26 billion bond package shows 'our community does support our schools'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) $1.26 billion bond package earned voter approval at the ballot box on Saturday, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Pappas: 'Our team at Hobby is working extremely hard to close our restaurants properly'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
Wednesday marks the last full day for Pappas Restaurants at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) after a judge declined to grant the restaurant group a reprieve from eviction a second time, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Turner on positive findings in nonprofit's annual homelessness report: 'It’s the result of making it a top priority'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A nonprofit organization said in an annual report that was recently published that homelessness in the City of Houston slid approximately 20% during the previous year, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Texas GOP chair Rinaldi on Slaton resignation: 'The House has entered a new era of accountability'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) announced his resignation from the Texas House of Representatives on Monday before lawmakers were slated to vote on his expulsion for an alleged inappropriate relationship with an aide, according to a report from The Texas Tribune.
Lawsuit: Dairy Queen supervisor directed young employee to check bathrooms, 'then proceeded to sexually assault her'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
A Harris County lawsuit alleges that a female minor was repeatedly sexually abused and assaulted at the fast food restaurant where she worked, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
McNair on allegations of coercing Texans to draft Stroud: '[Hannah and I] don’t make the picks'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
Houston Texans owner Cal McNair refuted allegations on Monday that he coerced the franchise into making former Ohio State University quarterback C.J. Stroud the No. 2 selection in last month’s National Football League (NFL) Draft.
Galveston school board president on resignation of superintendent: 'An expression was made by Dr. Gibson of trying to bring closure to this'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
Dr. Jerry Gibson is out as the superintendent of the Galveston Independent School District (GISD), Houston-based media outlets reported.
Baker on loss of hurler Garcia to Tommy John surgery: 'That’s a tremendous blow'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
The injury bug recently claimed another key player for the Houston Astros in right-handed hurler Luis Garcia.
DesRoches to 2023 Rice graduates: 'You have accomplished a great thing and are now free to use your knowledge and expertise'
By John Suayan | May 8, 2023
Rice University President Dr. Reginald DesRoches presided over his first commencement ceremony at the Houston private research university, according to a school-issued press release.
Abbott on North Texas mall shooting: 'Our hearts are with the people of Allen'
By John Suayan | May 8, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott said on Saturday that the fatal mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets was “an unspeakable tragedy,” per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Diaz on continuous traffic woes at IAH as summer travel season looms: 'We do have to sometimes just do as best we can'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2023
With mere weeks before the busy summer travel season begins, people who have flights departing George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will need to pack lots of patience along with their clothes and toiletries.
Finner on 12% drop in violent crime in first quarter of year: 'The numbers speak for themselves and we continue to see them trending down'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2023
Houston Chief of Police Troy Finner said on Wednesday violent crime in the city decreased by 12% compared to the same time last year, Houston-based media outlets reported.
New Gandhi museum seeks to 'teach kids the importance of resolving conflicts in a non-violent way'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2023
After approximately seven years of being in the works, what’s believed to be the continent’s first museum dedicated to Indian national hero Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi is slated for a summer opening in Houston, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Middleton on Harris County election do-over bill: 'It’s addressing a very specific problem'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2023
The Texas Senate passed a piece of legislation that would require a do-over of a Harris County election in the event there’s not enough ballot paper, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
'Bee-lieve it or not': Swarm on wing prompts three-hour delay of Atlanta-bound Delta flight
By John Suayan | May 4, 2023
An Atlanta-bound Delta Airlines (DAL) flight had to wait three hours to depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) after a swarm of bees was discovered on the aircraft’s wing, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
'There couldn’t be a better date': 2024 Houston Open slated for late March tee-off
By John Suayan | May 3, 2023
Houston Open organizers announced on Tuesday that the Bayou City’s premier Professional Golf Association (PGA) event, which has been slated to be played again next spring, will be held March 25-31, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
San Jacinto County DA: Oropesa's spouse allegedly gave him 'material aid and encouragement, food and clothes and had arranged transport to this house'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2023
Another arrest has been made in the case of a fatal mass shooting in San Jacinto County, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
San Jacinto County sheriff after Oropesa apprehension: 'Everybody played a very intricate part in the arrest of this coward'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2023
The search for a man who allegedly gunned down his neighbors has ended with his arrest, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Watt on formal investment in English pro soccer team: 'We intend to work hard in earning their trust and support'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2023
Former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt is getting involved in football again, but it’s not the game with the oval-shaped ball and helmets Americans are accustomed to.