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Tony Awards to recognize Houston drama teacher: 'I'm very grateful for this honor'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
A drama teacher in the Aldine Independent School District (AISD) will make the trip to New York City to be recognized at this year's Tony Awards, according to an Associated Press (AP) report that was ran by Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
CITGO's Rosen on community resiliency grants: 'The communities we call home demonstrate tremendous resilience, especially during storm season'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
CITGO has awarded community resiliency grants in its operating areas, including the Houston area, according to a company issued release.
Tomball ISD superintendent on students killed in Leon County: 'There are no words'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
A northwest Harris County school district said four of its students were among the five people found dead in a vacation home in Leon County on Thursday (June 2), authorities said, per Houston-based media outlets.
Cornyn to lead gun law talks in Senate: 'I'm not interested in making a political statement'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has been chosen to take the lead on the U.S. Senate's discussion on gun legislation, according to The Associated Press (AP), Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
Escaped inmate dies in shootout: 'He exited his truck, fired additional rounds, at least four officers returned fire'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
The three-week search for escaped convicted murderer Gonzalo Lopez ended on Thursday night (June 2) with his death in a shootout with law enforcement officials, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Turner on decrease in Houston homicide rate: 'I commend HPD for the work it is doing'
By John Suayan | Jun 2, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department said the city has experienced a drop in its homicide rate for the first time in more than a year, according to a press release issued by the mayor's office.
Abbott requests special legislative committees post-Uvalde: 'We as a state must reassess the twin issues of school safety and mass violence'
By John Suayan | Jun 2, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott has requested that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and State Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, form special legislative committees to address school safety in the wake of last month's tragedy in Uvalde, according to Austin-based media outlets.
Sasser withdraws from NBA Draft: 'Houston, we got unfinished business'
By John Suayan | Jun 1, 2022
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars men's basketball team received some welcome news on Wednesday (June 1) in the form of guard Marcus Sasser's return to the program for the 2022-2023 season.
McNair on Texans' Uvalde donation: 'I’m so proud of our players for championing this effort'
By John Suayan | Jun 1, 2022
The Houston Texans joined their counterparts in the sports world on Wednesday (June 1) in lending their support to the Uvalde community following last month's mass shooting at an elementary school that killed 19 students and two teachers, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Cornyn on gun legislation: 'Sens. Murphy, Sinema, Tillis and I had a very constructive conversation'
By John Suayan | Jun 1, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on Tuesday (May 31) held a virtual meeting with a bipartisan group of senators to discuss gun legislation in the wake of last month's mass shootings at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and Tops Grocery Store in Buffalo, New York, per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS that was ran by sister station KVUE.
Abbott issues disaster declaration for Uvalde: 'We are prepared to provide support through all available means'
By John Suayan | May 31, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration on Tuesday (May 31) for the City of Uvalde, according to a press release issued by the governor's office.
Lancton on tragic anniversary for Houston Fire Department: 'Our mission starts with the families of our fallen'
By John Suayan | May 31, 2022
May 31, 2013 will always be remembered by the members of the Houston Fire Department (HFD) as the darkest day in the agency's history.
Turner at Houston Memorial Day ceremony: 'Many gathered to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice'
By John Suayan | May 31, 2022
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Houston National Cemetery on Monday (May 30) returned as an in-person event attended by hundreds following a COVID-19 related hiatus, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Valdez on complete game: 'It was a challenge I hadn’t done before and a goal of mine'
By John Suayan | May 31, 2022
The Houston Astros began their road series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday (May 30) with a 5-1 victory over their American League (AL) West foes and a complete game (CG) from starting pitcher Framber Valdez, per a report on the Astros' website.
Trump: 'The existence of evil in our world is not a reason to disarm law-abiding citizens'
By John Suayan | May 30, 2022
As one of the featured speakers at the just-concluded National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting in Houston, former President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need to protect gun rights, per a report from The Associated Press (AP), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Mother of slain Houston girl on support for Uvalde families: 'The one thing that I do want to tell them is to fight for their babies'
By John Suayan | May 30, 2022
The family of a nine-year-old Houston girl who was fatally shot on Valentine's Day earlier this year traveled to Uvalde to provide support to the families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, according to Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Abbott to be a no-show at NRA convention, musicians pull out: 'After thoughtful consideration, we have decided to cancel the appearance'
By John Suayan | May 26, 2022
The National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting will continue without Gov. Greg Abbott in attendance, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Mensah-Stock on food truck donation: 'This is truly going to be life-changing for our entire family'
By John Suayan | May 26, 2022
Many food trucks plow Houston's busy streets, but there's one set to hit the road that has a touching backstory to it.
Houston NRA meeting to proceed despite Uvalde shooting: 'The convention has been on the books for more than two years'
By John Suayan | May 26, 2022
The National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting in Houston will proceed as scheduled, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
O'Rourke interrupts Abbott Uvalde press conference: 'He's refused to support a ban on AR-15s and AK-47s'
By John Suayan | May 25, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on Wednesday (May 25) to provide updates on Tuesday's fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde when it was interrupted by his gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.