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Texans see potential in rookie rusher Pierce: 'He had some big time runs and he was making it happen'
By John Suayan | Sep 20, 2022
Drafted out of Florida in the fourth round of the 2022 National Football League (NFL) Draft, running back Dameon Pierce was touted as a much-needed cog in the Houston Texans’ maligned rushing attack.
Dean on entry-level employment agreement with aerospace giant: 'It’s a win-win for Boeing, for UHCL and for our students'
By John Suayan | Sep 20, 2022
Soon-to-be Arlington, Virginia-based aircraft manufacturer The Boeing Company has partnered with the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) to have students participate in design and engineering projects, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
Astros on fifth division title in six years: 'Best in the West'
By John Suayan | Sep 20, 2022
Mere days after they punched their sixth postseason ticket in five years, the Houston Astros blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 on Monday to secure the franchise’s fifth American League (AL) West championship in the same time span.
Fiona elicits worry among Puerto Rican Houstonians: 'We know that they’re going to struggle'
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2022
Members of the Puerto Rican community in Houston expressed concerns about loved ones’ well-being after Hurricane Fiona slammed their homeland, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Retired Houston archbishop Fiorenza dies at 91: 'A champion of civil rights and a tireless worker'
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2022
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston announced the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza at the age of 91 on Monday.
Valdez's 25 straight quality starts a new MLB single-season record: 'It is one of those things that will go down on your résumé'
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2022
Major League Baseball’s single-season record for consecutive quality starts became Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez’s to own on Sunday as the left-handed hurler recorded his 25th straight.
Houston veteran on representing U.S. at Amputee Soccer World Cup: 'I couldn't be more proud of this journey'
By John Suayan | Sep 16, 2022
Houston veteran Robert Ferguson will be representing the country in a different way as a member of Team USA in the 2022 Amputee Soccer World Cup, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Water supply at Houston hospital bears Legionella bacterium, per officials: 'We are now awaiting follow-up test results of new water samples for those areas'
By John Suayan | Sep 15, 2022
Harris Health System (HHH) officials said that a recent quarterly water test led to the discovery of Legionella bacterium in the water supply at Ben Taub Hospital, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Physician on flu season: 'I do think we need to be prepared that this may be a severe year'
By John Suayan | Sep 15, 2022
A Houston physician is urging the public to prepare itself for the upcoming flu season.
Woman on unmarked grave found on property in Crosby: 'Just want anyone with information to come forward with this'
By John Suayan | Sep 15, 2022
A woman received quite a shock when she discovered an unmarked grave on her property in the northwest Harris County community of Crosby, per Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Houston church to hold service for late British monarch: 'We remember and honor Queen Elizabeth II'
By John Suayan | Sep 14, 2022
The cathedral church for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas will hold a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 22, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Finner on Heights High School incident: 'There was no active shooter'
By John Suayan | Sep 14, 2022
Authorities said that Tuesday’s incident at Heights High School wasn’t a shooting but a hoax, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Prominent Clinton investigator, ex-Baylor president Starr dies at 76: 'It was a privilege to have been associated with him and to have known him'
By John Suayan | Sep 14, 2022
A former Baylor University (BU) president who played a central role in the investigations centered on former President Bill Clinton died at the age of 76 in Houston on Tuesday, per Austin and Central Texas-based media outlets.
Drive Shack leader Khouri on new Bayou City location: 'As a Houston native myself, I couldn’t be more excited for this opening'
By John Suayan | Sep 13, 2022
A Dallas-based golf-centric entertainment and event company has announced that its second Texas location will open on Friday, per a press release.
Authorities respond to alleged shooting at Houston high school: 'At this time there are no confirmed injuries'
By John Suayan | Sep 13, 2022
Authorities responded to an alleged shooting at a school in Houston’s Greater Heights neighborhood on Tuesday, according to Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Valdez on string of quality starts: 'A lot of the hard work I’ve put in, these are the results I’ve been getting'
By John Suayan | Sep 13, 2022
The Houston Astros’ 7-0 road victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday featured two milestones for starting pitcher Framber Valdez.
Uvalde football coach on Texans' support: 'It’s important to us'
By John Suayan | Sep 12, 2022
A group of very special guests were in attendance at NRG Stadium on Sunday to watch the Houston Texans’ season opener against the Indianapolis Colts.
Rice remembers iconic JFK speech: 'His call to action about the difficulty of the future moonshot endeavor got my attention'
By John Suayan | Sep 12, 2022
A private Houston university is looking back on its role in one of the most iconic speeches made by a U.S. president.
Draw with Colts starts Texans' season: 'We didn't finish the way we would like'
By John Suayan | Sep 12, 2022
First-year Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith will have to wait another week for either his first win or his first loss with his third National Football League (NFL) team.
Turner: 'I wish the very best to the newly crowned King Charles III'
By John Suayan | Sep 9, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner extended his well wishes to the new British monarch, King Charles III on Thursday.