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Cornyn on framework for bipartisan gun package: 'Families are scared, and it is our duty to come together and get something done'
By John Suayan | Jun 13, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) said on Sunday (June 12) that he and a bipartisan group of senators tasked with gun law discussions have agreed on the framework on a probable legislative package, according to a press release issued by his office.
Cornyn to House Democratic leadership: 'I urge you to pass the Supreme Court Police Parity Act without further, unnecessary delay'
By John Suayan | Jun 10, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) called on House Democratic leadership on Friday (June 10) to approve a measure that would provide security to chief justices.
Fletcher on House approval of 'Ike Dike': 'It's important for Texans to come together around supporting this project'
By John Suayan | Jun 10, 2022
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday (June 9) approved legislation that includes a $31 billion coastal barrier project that aims to project communities along the Texas Gulf Coast from powerful hurricanes, per a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Motiva Enterprises names Rinker new president and CEO: 'I'm thrilled to join such a high-performing organization'
By John Suayan | Jun 10, 2022
Houston-based petroleum company Motiva Enterprises on Tuesday (June 7) announced that it has named Jeff Rinker the company's new president and chief executive officer (CEO), according to a press release.
Osteen on summer event in New York City: 'It will be an exciting time for us to be together again'
By John Suayan | Jun 10, 2022
Joel Osteen Ministries said that Lakewood Church pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen will head to New York City later this summer to host their "Come Home to Hope" event, a press release said.
Woman known as 'Baby Holly' found: 'I prayed for more than 40 years for answers and the Lord has revealed some of it'
By John Suayan | Jun 9, 2022
A cold case stemming from the early 1980s murder of a Houston couple has yielded a positive development on Thursday (June 9) when Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (AG) announced that their infant daughter who subsequently went missing has been found alive, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Weber: 'The Jan. 6 prime-time political theater happening tonight is a complete sham'
By John Suayan | Jun 9, 2022
A Houston-area congressman criticized the nighttime hearings that are a part of the investigation into the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, just hours before they are slated to begin.
Traffic remains an issue as Bush project moves along: 'It’s not 100% better, but it’s an improvement'
By John Suayan | Jun 9, 2022
Officials with George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) said that a $1.3 billion construction project is moving along but advised passengers to take precautions as traffic associated with the work continues to be a problem, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Uvalde shooting survivor testifies before Congress: 'I grabbed the blood and I put it all over me'
By John Suayan | Jun 9, 2022
An 11-year-old girl who survived the Robb Elementary School shooting by smearing a classmate's blood on herself in order to appear dead to the gunman told the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday (June 8) that she doesn't feel safe in school anymore, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Collins family announces funeral plans, turns to faith amidst tragedy: 'There's a purpose in this, no doubt'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
The Collins family of Tomball has released details on the funerals for patriarch Mark Collins and his four grandsons, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
TAMU's Banks on $50 million gift from Buc-ee's founder: 'He remains connected to his university'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
The owner of what's arguably Texas's most popular convenience store has given back to his alma mater, Houston-based media outlets reported.
McConaughey: 'We want gun laws that won’t make it so easy for the bad guys'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
A Hollywood actor with roots in the South Texas city that was the scene of a horrific school shooting last month made a call for gun legislation at the White House on Tuesday (June 7), according to an Associated Press report that was ran by San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
Abbott: 'We must do everything in our power to prevent the same tragic ending from happening again'
By John Suayan | Jun 7, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University in San Marcos to provide active shooter training to the state's public school districts, according to a press release issued by the governor's office.
Astros cement contract extension for Álvarez: 'Signed. Sealed. Delivered.'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The Houston Astros have signed 25-year-old designated hitter (DH) Yordan Álvarez to a six-year, $115 million contraction extension, per a report on the team's website.
Crennel on retirement: 'Football has been my entire life and it's been a dream come true to coach for 50 years'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The Houston Texans have announced the retirement of its senior advisor for football performance and former coach, Romeo Crennel, a team-issued press release said.
Tomball mourns late members of Collins family: 'It’s tragic, it’s heartbreaking'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
After authorities identified the Houston-area family of five found dead at a vacation home in Leon County, the community they were a part of came together to grieve with and lend support to the loved ones they left behind, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Lake Creek caps undefeated year with state crown: 'A perfect season is something no one ever thinks about'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The Lake Creek Lions softball team capped their undefeated 2021-2022 season on Saturday (June 4) with the school's first-ever state championship in the sport, according to a VYPE Houston report that was ran by Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Houston police official on short-lived decrease in homicides: 'This is going to be an ongoing battle for us'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The City of Houston's homicide rate rose again some days after Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department (HPD) said that it declined for the first time in more than a year, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
Dog who fell overboard reunites with owner: 'I just really want to thank everybody that helped me find Monster'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
A joyous reunion has taken place between a dog who fell overboard in Galveston Bay late last month and her owner, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Guenther on start of work on Project 11: 'This project will enable Port Houston to continue to grow'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
The Port of Houston began work on Wednesday (June 1) on a $1 billion expansion project for the Houston Ship Channel, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.