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Paxton on letter to Garland: 'It's the federal government’s job to protect the American people against violent acts, threats and persecution'
By John Suayan | Jun 29, 2022
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton joined a group of state attorneys general on Monday in asking U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to look into threats and attacks made against pro-life groups and judges, according to a press release issued by his office.
Wall secures buyout, expected to sign with Clippers: 'The Rockets organization thanks John for his professionalism and we wish him the best'
By John Suayan | Jun 29, 2022
The Houston Rockets said that they have reached a buyout agreement with point guard John Wall for the last season of his contract on Monday, the team announced on its Twitter and Facebook platforms.
Buzbee: 'We believe the Texans knew or most certainly should have known of Watson’s conduct'
By John Suayan | Jun 28, 2022
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, the legal counsel for a group of women who allege that Cleveland Browns and former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson committed sexual misconduct against them, filed a lawsuit against the Texans on Monday, according to Houston-based media outlets.
Gonzalez on ICE nomination withdrawal: 'I wish this administration well'
By John Suayan | Jun 28, 2022
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on Monday that he has withdrawn his name from consideration for the top post at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Cornyn reacts to Roe v. Wade overturn, clarifies tweet: 'Thank goodness some SCOTUS precedents are overruled'
By John Suayan | Jun 28, 2022
A tweet that U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) sent on Saturday in response to former President Barack Obama's regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade gave way to speculation that the longtime lawmaker is calling for the return of segregation, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Vickrey on Isikel Katy expansion: 'This expansion enhances our ability to manufacture and distribute much-needed supplies domestically'
By John Suayan | Jun 27, 2022
Tomball-based medical supplies manufacturer and distributor Isikel has leased a new 196,000-square-foot facility in Katy, according to a company-issued press release.
Nationally ranked UH pole vaulter on competing: 'You get to fall for a couple of seconds, it’s really exciting'
By John Suayan | Jun 27, 2022
University of Houston (UH) track and field athlete Christyan Sampy will enter his upcoming season as the seventh ranked pole vaulter in the nation, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Hidalgo on positive COVID-19 test: 'Glad my tastebuds are intact!'
By John Suayan | Jun 27, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said on Sunday that she has tested positive for COVID-19, per her official Twitter account.
Abbott on overturn of Roe v. Wade: 'Texas is a pro-life state, and we have taken significant action to protect the sanctity of life'
By John Suayan | Jun 24, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, according to a press release issued by his office.
Brooks on Houston as last stop of North American stadium tour: 'Couldn't think of a better place to start it and finish it'
By John Suayan | Jun 24, 2022
Country superstar Garth Brooks has announced Houston's NRG Stadium as the last stop of his North American stadium tour, according to a press release issued by his management.
Smith on selection by Rockets: 'H-Town! What's good! Let's get it!'
By John Suayan | Jun 24, 2022
The Houston Rockets used the third pick in the 2022 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft to take Jabari Smith, Jr. from Auburn on Thursday.
Persse on availability of COVID-19 vaccines for kids: 'Children under age 5 were the last group that remained highly vulnerable'
By John Suayan | Jun 23, 2022
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Houston-area children ages six months or older starting Friday, the City of Houston's health authority said, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Excelerate Energy's Kobos on YMCA donation: 'We strive to be good neighbors wherever we operate'
By John Suayan | Jun 23, 2022
Woodlands-based Excelerate Energy made a $30,000 donation to The Woodlands Family YMCA, according to a company-issued press release.
Houston-area homeowner on stolen AC: 'They came [and] basically cut the wires, cut the copper and just hauled off the unit'
By John Suayan | Jun 23, 2022
A Houston-area homeowner woke up Thursday morning to discover that thieves made off with his air conditioning (AC) unit during the night, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Finner on positive COVID-19 test: 'I hope to be back to work soon'
By John Suayan | Jun 22, 2022
Houston Police Department (HPD) Chief Troy Finner said that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the law enforcement agency's official Facebook page.
McCraw on Uvalde police response: 'At the end of the day, you've got to get in there'
By John Suayan | Jun 22, 2022
The head of Texas' chief public safety agency weighed in on law enforcement's purportedly inept response to last month's mass shooting on Tuesday, which claimed the lives of 21 people at a South Texas elementary school, according to Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.
McIngvale on new Crime Stoppers initiative: 'Houston put a man on the moon – Why can’t we stop crime?'
By John Suayan | Jun 22, 2022
Crime Stoppers of Houston introduced a new tool Wednesday to assist with public safety efforts with the help of famed Houston business owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Dixon on appointment as Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation chair: 'I look forward to making the citizens of Harris County and the greater Houston area proud'
By John Suayan | Jun 22, 2022
A Houston clergyman has been tabbed to lead the Harris County entity that oversees NRG Park, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
City requests residents to conserve water: 'Most of Houston's service area is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions'
By John Suayan | Jun 21, 2022
The City of Houston is requesting residents to conserve water as it enters Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
United Airlines pilot on Juneteenth flight for disadvantaged youth: 'We want to expose to them that life is limitless for them'
By John Suayan | Jun 21, 2022
United Airlines hosted a flight on Thursday filled with children who've never flown before in observance of Juneteenth, Houston-based media outlets reported.