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Astros on AL All-Star victory: 'Congrats, Dusty!'
By John Suayan | Jul 20, 2022
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez hurled his way to a win as part of the American League (AL) All-Stars’ 3-2 victory over the National League (NL) All-Stars in the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, per a report on the Astros’ website.
State champion softball team seeks donations for regional tourney: 'We want to do it for the girls'
By John Suayan | Jul 19, 2022
A Houston-area Little League softball team is in the midst of a historic postseason run and is requesting the public to help it continue its journey, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Amazon picks Houston-area collegiate town to test drone service: 'We are impressed with so many aspects of College Station'
By John Suayan | Jul 19, 2022
Online retail giant Amazon has enlisted the City of College Station among the first places in the country where it’ll test its Prime Air drone delivery system, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported citing the website CultureMap.
DPS on internal investigation of Uvalde response: 'Members are currently reviewing and examining the actions of those who responded to Robb'
By John Suayan | Jul 19, 2022
Following the release of the Texas House of Representatives’ extensive report on the Robb Elementary School massacre on Sunday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced on Monday that it’ll internally review the response of its officers, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Teen on graduating from Sam Houston State: 'As long as you keep trying, you will eventually reach your goal'
By John Suayan | Jul 19, 2022
Fifteen is an age when most adolescents are learning how to drive and navigating their sophomore year of high school.
Astros nab slugger Gilbert in MLB Draft: 'If I didn’t have the people around me at Tennessee, I would not be where I am now'
By John Suayan | Jul 18, 2022
The Houston Astros used the 28th overall pick of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft to take University of Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert on Sunday, per a report on the team’s website.
Loved one of Robb victim on Texas House report: 'You kept us waiting just like you kept the kids waiting in the school'
By John Suayan | Jul 18, 2022
The Texas House of Representatives released a report on Sunday that took a thorough look into May’s fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, per a Texas Tribune article ran by Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Peace officer relieved following youth baseball incident: 'He should be ashamed of himself for whatever he did'
By John Suayan | Jul 16, 2022
A Harris County Precinct 5 sergeant has been relieved of duty in response to allegations that he abused children at a Little League Baseball game, Houston-based media outlets reported.
University of Houston track and field announces leadership changes: 'The legacy continues'
By John Suayan | Jul 16, 2022
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s track and field program announced key leadership changes on Thursday, one of which involves the promotion of one of the school’s greatest athletes.
New poll reveals tougher path to reelection for Hidalgo: 'We’ve said from the beginning this would be a close race'
By John Suayan | Jul 15, 2022
A poll conducted by the University of Houston (UH) Hobby School of Public Affairs shows that the race for Harris County judge could come down to the wire in the fall, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Abbott: 'Because of President Biden's open border policies, deadly fentanyl is flooding America'
By John Suayan | Jul 15, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott visited the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Region II Headquarters on Thursday where he discussed the state’s efforts to address the fentanyl crisis, per a press release issued by the governor’s office.
Astros executive on special cap launch with Bun B: 'The detail on these hats are incredible'
By John Suayan | Jul 15, 2022
Wednesday was the unofficial Houston holiday known as 713 Day and one of the city’s well-known recording artists paired up with the Houston Astros to celebrate the occasion.
Miller on plan for armed guards in school cafeterias: 'Safety in those cafeterias, always on my mind'
By John Suayan | Jul 14, 2022
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has suggested that armed guards patrol school cafeterias statewide, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Texans unveil new alternate helmet: 'Drop. Red. Gorgeous.'
By John Suayan | Jul 14, 2022
The Houston Texans unveiled their new “Battle Red” helmet on Tuesday, according to a team-issued press release.
Researcher on James Webb images: 'It brought me to tears'
By John Suayan | Jul 13, 2022
The City of Houston figured prominently in the unveiling of images captured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Police sergeant on discovery of human bones in barbecue pit: 'It’s not our typical case'
By John Suayan | Jul 13, 2022
Authorities are investigating the alleged discovery of skeletal remains inside a barbecue pit at a southeast Houston residence, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Texas EquuSearch head on civil judgment: 'I am still here and I’m not going to quit until the day I die'
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2022
A state district court in Galveston County on Monday granted the founder of a 21-year-old search and rescue organization a $24 million civil settlement in his daughter’s murder, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
Astros rookie catcher on career game: 'I said it was going to get done here, and I did it'
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2022
More than a week after he was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land, rookie Korey Lee figured prominently in the Houston Astros’ 6-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
Residents, businesses requested to voluntarily conserve power: 'ERCOT continues to use all tools available to manage the grid effectively and reliably'
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2022
The entity that oversees the State of Texas’s energy grid has issued a conservation appeal to residents and businesses, per a news release.
Four more Astros to join Altuve, Baker at All-Star Game: 'It means a lot'
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2022
Four more Houston Astros players will join second baseman Jose Altuve as members of the American League (AL) squad in the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 19, according to a team-issued press release.