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McCaul on CHIPS Act: 'Texas will be the real big beneficiary'
By John Suayan | Aug 3, 2022
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Tuesday that intends to promote the research, development and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the U.S.
Spirit on flight attendant hiring event: 'This is a great opportunity for someone who loves or has dreamt about traveling'
By John Suayan | Aug 3, 2022
A low-cost airline that’s part of a recent merger deal with a rival carrier has 200 flight attendant positions in Houston to fill, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Santa Fe holds parade for boy battling terminal brain cancer: 'When a child has a need as a community, we're coming out of the woodwork'
By John Suayan | Aug 2, 2022
A western Galveston County town turned out for one of its own children on Saturday, a 4-year-old boy who is battling terminal cancer.
Click on acquisitions of Mancini, Vasquez: 'These are two guys we think can help us get there'
By John Suayan | Aug 2, 2022
With a day to go until the Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline, the Houston Astros made three big swaps on Monday.
DA's office, Turner differ on gun buyback event: 'The no questions asked aspect of the program undermines the prosecution of crime'
By John Suayan | Aug 2, 2022
City of Houston officials lauded a firearm buyback event that took place on Saturday, but Harris County District Attorney (DA) Kim Ogg has expressed skepticism about the program, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Missouri City police captain on restaurant fundraiser for wounded officer: 'It means the world to us'
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2022
An Italian restaurant in Pearland over the weekend held a fundraiser for a Missouri City police officer who was shot in the face while responding to a carjacking, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
NFL Players Association on Watson suspension: 'Every player, owner, business partner and stakeholder deserves to know that our process is legitimate'
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2022
The National Football League (NFL) handed down a six-game suspension on Monday to Cleveland Browns and former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson for violating its personal conduct policy, Houston-based media outlets reported citing the Associated Press (AP) and ESPN.
Rockets mourn late NBA Hall of Famer Russell: 'Rest in peace to a true legend of the game'
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2022
The Houston Rockets joined the basketball world on Sunday in mourning the passing of legendary former Boston Celtics center Bill Russell.
Crumpton-Young on transfer agreement: 'Our cooperative effort with Houston Community College provides an accelerated pathway for students'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2022
Texas Southern University (TSU) and Houston Community College (HCC) reached a transfer agreement on Tuesday, per a university-issued press release.
Superintendent at school safety summit: 'We need to make sure we train all the people in the boat'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2022
Two Houston-area public school districts, along with representatives from the U.S. Secret Service, hosted a school safety seminar, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Doctor on lawsuit against ex-employer: 'The way they came after me was unprofessional, unprecedented'
By John Suayan | Jul 26, 2022
A Houston physician who left her position with a hospital last year after it disciplined her for allegedly spreading COVID-19 misinformation online has brought a $25 million lawsuit against her former employer, Houston-based media outlets reported.
DOJ official on Houston trash services investigation: 'No one in the United States should be exposed to risk of illness and other serious harm'
By John Suayan | Jul 26, 2022
The City of Houston is the subject of a federal investigation into whether black and Latino residents are being discriminated against in relation to garbage pickup, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Texans rookie wideout Metchie on leukemia diagnosis: 'I expect to make a recovery at a later point in time'
By John Suayan | Jul 25, 2022
A member of the Houston Texans’ 2022 draft class has been diagnosed with leukemia and won’t play a down this season.
Abbott: Bill 'will help Texas leverage our investments in the semiconductor industry'
By John Suayan | Jul 25, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott urged lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to approve a bill on Thursday that intends to promote the research, development and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the U.S., per the Office of the Texas Governor, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Vo on accolades for Nutex hospitals: 'Patients always come first'
By John Suayan | Jul 22, 2022
Houston-based for-profit health care services company Nutex Health, Inc., announced in a press release that several of its micro hospitals garnered multiple accolades.
Shepherd on departure from Underbelly Hospitality: 'I'm excited to see what the future holds for all of us'
By John Suayan | Jul 22, 2022
An award-winning Houston celebrity chef has announced his departure from the culinary empire he started, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Watt to grieving fan: 'We’ll help with the funeral'
By John Suayan | Jul 21, 2022
Though he now suits up for the Arizona Cardinals, J.J. Watt still has a soft spot for the people of Houston, as shown by his recent heartwarming gesture for a fan in need.
Kemah official on apparent lack of decorum at council meetings: 'We had a meeting where a gavel was thrown across the room'
By John Suayan | Jul 21, 2022
A Wednesday city council meeting in the northern Galveston County town of Kemah teetered on the edge of chaos as the mayor and the city council sparred on certain agenda items, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Harris County launches monkeypox hotline: 'The illness can last anywhere from 14 to 21 days'
By John Suayan | Jul 21, 2022
The Harris County Health Department announced the creation of a monkeypox hotline on Wednesday in response to the spike of cases locally and nationwide, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Ogg on latest developments in Arlene Alvarez case: 'We are focusing our efforts on finding the suspect'
By John Suayan | Jul 20, 2022
A $30,000 award has been offered for information leading to the arrest of a bank robbery suspect whose escape allegedly resulted in the shooting death of a 9-year-old girl last Valentine’s Day, Houston-based media outlets reported.