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Persse on increase in monkeypox cases: 'The spread is actually with the skin-to-skin contact'
By John Suayan | Jul 9, 2022
Officials are urging residents in the Houston area to practice precaution as monkeypox cases increase, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Astros visit grief-stricken Uvalde: 'I don’t know how to thank them'
By John Suayan | Jul 9, 2022
Representatives of the Houston Astros made the 280-mile trip west to Uvalde on Friday to show their support for the grief-stricken South Texas city, according to a report on the team’s website.
Altuve on eighth MLB All-Star Game selection: 'It feels like the first one'
By John Suayan | Jul 9, 2022
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was selected on Friday to play in the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 19, the team announced on its website.
Biles receives Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'Simply incredible'
By John Suayan | Jul 8, 2022
An Olympic gold medal gymnast with strong ties to the Houston area was among the 17 recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Election report draft elicits mixed reactions: 'We went from elected to selected, someone not accountable directly to the voters'
By John Suayan | Jul 8, 2022
Harris County’s controversial handling of the ballot counts in March's Texas primary elections is the subject of a draft of a new 83-page independent report, according to Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Houston airport officials on new federal grants: 'An integral part of the overall infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate more demand'
By John Suayan | Jul 7, 2022
Houston’s two main airports – George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) – will receive nearly $44 million in federal funding for upgrades to terminals and any work to make their respective facilities energy efficient, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
TSU, NASA form STEM career partnership: 'It's an honor because it affords our opportunity to showcase their talent and abilities'
By John Suayan | Jul 7, 2022
A partnership between Texas Southern University (TSU) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will provide students expanded opportunities for education, workforce development and research, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Michel on approaching enforcement of new camera ordinance: 'If someone is defying it, we will pursue it'
By John Suayan | Jul 6, 2022
The City of Houston is urging businesses that haven’t installed outward-facing, high-resolution camera surveillance systems to do so before a new ordinance requiring them goes into effect in two weeks, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Turner on new director of office for people with disabilities: 'I look forward to working with him'
By John Suayan | Jul 6, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner introduced Angel Ponce as the new director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) on Tuesday, according to a city-issued press release and Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Hidalgo on new Harris County elections head Tatum: 'He’s successfully led and advised elections departments over 16 years'
By John Suayan | Jul 6, 2022
Harris County has a new elections administrator in Clifford Tatum, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Dynamo on arrival of Mexican international star Herrera: 'Part of our city, part of our family'
By John Suayan | Jul 5, 2022
Houston Dynamo FC welcomed Mexican international soccer star Hector Herrera to the team and the city on Friday, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Attorneys on return of murder suspect to Texas: 'We ask for respect for the privacy of Kaitlin’s family'
By John Suayan | Jul 5, 2022
The woman who was the subject of a manhunt after she allegedly fled the U.S. in an attempt to evade arrest in the death of a young cycling star returned to the country on Saturday, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Griner to Biden: 'Please do all you can to bring us home'
By John Suayan | Jul 5, 2022
Representatives of Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star and Houston native Brittney Griner gave the White House a hand-written letter in which she appealed to President Joe Biden to help secure her release from a Russian prison, per an Associated Press (AP) report that was ran by Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Buttigieg names Port Houston leader to advisory committee: 'Our maritime industry plays a central role in our supply chains and our economic strength'
By John Suayan | Jul 1, 2022
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced on Monday that Port of Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther has been named to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC), per a press release.
Hudspeth on county's one-millionth marriage license: 'Some couples even opt to get married on the same day'
By John Suayan | Jul 1, 2022
Marriage is a memorable milestone for couples fortunate enough to reach that stage in their lives, but for Marcelo and Lorena Pestana, their newly forged union carries another milestone.
Shuford on monkeypox spread in state: 'It’s not surprising to see the virus spread in Texas'
By John Suayan | Jul 1, 2022
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported that dozens of monkeypox cases were confirmed within the state as of Thursday, according to Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Pastor appeals for justice in brother's road rage death: 'All we want is justice in this situation'
By John Suayan | Jun 30, 2022
The family of a clergyman who lost his life in an apparent road rage incident on Friday, June 24, has called for justice, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Arterberry on commitment to Army: 'It’s the education that definitely brought me there'
By John Suayan | Jun 30, 2022
Myles Arterberry, a senior-to-be running back at Klein High School (KHS) in northwest Houston, announced on social media on Wednesday that he has committed to the U.S. Military Academy.
Leebron on new Rice international campus: 'The Paris location offers an incredible range of opportunities'
By John Suayan | Jun 30, 2022
Officials from Rice University, the City of Houston and other entities participated in the ceremonial launch of Rice’s new international campus in Paris on Wednesday.
Woman at vigil for migrants found dead in truck: ''How many more?' is my question'
By John Suayan | Jun 29, 2022
The outside of the offices of immigrant advocacy group FIEL Houston at 6610 Harwin was the site of a vigil on Tuesday for the dozens of people who were found dead inside a tractor-trailer a few miles from San Antonio, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.