John Suayan News
Baker on sixth postseason appearance for Astros: 'We’re looking forward to the next couple of weeks'
By John Suayan | Oct 6, 2022
Wednesday at Minute Maid Park was Fan Appreciation Day, and the Houston Astros gave the matinee crowd its money’s worth by closing out the 2022 regular season with a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Popular baseball team Savannah Bananas includes Houston stop in world tour: 'We are fired up to bring an unforgettable show to Sugar Land this spring'
By John Suayan | Oct 5, 2022
A professional baseball team that specializes in circus antics will pay a visit to the Houston area next spring, according to Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Friendswood woman first Filipina American to win Miss USA: 'Oh my God, it's an honor'
By John Suayan | Oct 5, 2022
A Friendswood woman has the distinction of being the first Filipina American to be crowned Miss USA.
Astros tally 1,000th Minute Maid Park victory: 'No place like home'
By John Suayan | Oct 5, 2022
In a season full of countless milestones, the Houston Astros’ penultimate and 161st game on Tuesday provided another.
Smith on Mills' struggles: 'We’re not making a change at the quarterback position'
By John Suayan | Oct 4, 2022
Davis Mills’ first full season as the Houston Texans’ starting quarterback has been nothing short of a nightmare, but Texans head coach Lovie Smith remains confident in his field general.
The NRP Group names O'Neill vice president of development: 'He has an established track record of developing exceptional multifamily communities'
By John Suayan | Oct 4, 2022
The NRP Group, a firm that specializes in multifamily housing, announced in a press release on Sept. 27 that it has tabbed Christopher O’Neill as its executive vice president of development in Texas.
Minneapolis dog grooming business to open Houston franchise: 'Having a business that caters to caring for someone’s family member makes us happy'
By John Suayan | Oct 4, 2022
Bubbly Paws, a Minneapolis-based self-service dog wash and full-service dog grooming salon, plans to open a new franchise in Houston early next year, according to a press release.
Abbott, O'Rourke meet in lone debate of gubernatorial contest: 'Voters want to know who they’re voting for and what they’re voting for'
By John Suayan | Oct 3, 2022
Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Beto O’Rourke met at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in Edinburg on Friday for their first and only debate, Austin-based media outlets reported.
New toy museum to host grand opening: 'We want for people to come and point to something and say, I remember that!’
By John Suayan | Oct 1, 2022
A new museum in Houston that’s set to open this month looks to transport visitors to a simpler time.
Paxton on subpoena attempt at residence: 'They’re attacking me for having the audacity to avoid a stranger lingering outside my home'
By John Suayan | Sep 27, 2022
A process server alleged that Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton left his house on Monday to evade a subpoena, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Girls in Aviation Day participant: 'Flying is just amazing'
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2022
United Airlines hosted a large group of young girls from the Houston area on Saturday with the hope of inspiring a new generation of female leaders in the aviation industry, according to Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Texans rookies Pitre, Pierce shine in loss to Bears: 'I'm definitely not satisfied, I want to win'
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2022
First-year Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith’s search for his first win of 2022 continues with his new team falling 23-20 to the Chicago Bears, his old team, on Sunday.
UH defeats Rice for record seventh straight Bayou Bucket: 'It's all about the Cougars!'
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2022
The Bayou Bucket will continue to reside at 3875 Holman St. as the University of Houston (UH) Cougars edged Rice University 34-27 in the 44th meeting between the crosstown rivals at TDECU Stadium on Saturday.
New Tomball Concordia Lutheran coach Amendola: 'These are some smart kids eager to win'
By John Suayan | Sep 23, 2022
Most programs would love to be in the position that Willie Amendola’s Tomball Concordia Lutheran Crusaders are in now.
Constable on chief deputy arrested in undercover prostitution sting: 'His termination is effective immediately'
By John Suayan | Sep 22, 2022
Montgomery County authorities conducted an undercover prostitution sting on Wednesday that netted 14 arrests, including that of the chief deputy for the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Archdiocese unveils funeral plans for late prelate: 'Pray for the repose of the soul of Archbishop Fiorenza'
By John Suayan | Sep 22, 2022
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston announced funeral plans on Thursday for the late Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza.
Woman at Houston Mahsa Amini protest: 'Iranians all over the world are outraged'
By John Suayan | Sep 22, 2022
A group of Houstonians held a protest on Wednesday at the intersection of Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer in Uptown Houston, calling for attention to the death of a woman in Iranian police custody, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Houston Baptist University announces name change: 'Houston Christian University more accurately epitomizes our student body and reflects who we serve'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
Houston Baptist University (HBU) has renamed itself to Houston Christian University (HCU), per a school-issued press release.
Houston nonprofit makes it snow for kid with cancer: 'A little bit of light in a dark situation'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
The temperature outside may show nearly 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but for one Houston teenager, it was snowing all around her.
Kendra Scott namesake founder details challenging climb to top in new memoir: 'I needed that experience to be able to build the successful company I have today'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
The Houston woman behind Austin-based jewelry company Kendra Scott has released a memoir.