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Hidalgo: 'The DA has an agenda, and that agenda is not justice–it’s political'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo made a claim on Wednesday (May 18) that Harris County District Attorney (DA) Kim Ogg will indict her next as part of a criminal investigation into a failed COVID-19 vaccine contract, but the move will be rooted in politics, Houston-based media outlets reported.
10-year-old on helping bring medical supplies to Ukraine: 'I don’t want the kids to suffer'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2022
A young Houstonian has lent a helping hand to make sure the people in his father's native land Ukraine are taken care of, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Jones on ERCOT readiness: 'The lights are going to stay on this summer'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2022
The head of the entity that manages Texas' power grid assured Texans that the independent system operator is ready for the summer, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Nonprofit board member on hurricane food drive: 'We want to make sure they are covered'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2022
Two Houston nonprofit organizations hosted a drive last Saturday (May 14) to make sure that homebound residents have enough to eat in the event of a hurricane.
Utah woman on reunion with long lost sibling in Houston: 'We're so blessed that our story turned out so great'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2022
Twenty years ago, Elia Macha and Joi Clements were toddlers residing at the same orphanage in China.
Stone on Rockets picking third in June draft: 'I do think we’ll be a more talented team next year'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2022
Owner of the NBA's worst record in the 2021-2022 regular season, the Houston Rockets landed the third overall pick in the draft next month, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Brown on new Houston hospital: 'We will provide our patients with coordinated and connected care'
By John Suayan | May 17, 2022
Birmingham, Alabama-based post-acute health care services provider Encompass Health Corporation has plans to build a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Houston, according to a press release.
Henderson: 'Let this be a warning to those who sell illicit narcotics'
By John Suayan | May 17, 2022
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has announced the arrest of a 19-year-old man in the deaths of two seniors at The Woodlands High School (TWHS), Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported.
Gonzalez on spike in shootings involving children: 'As a community we all need to take a stand'
By John Suayan | May 17, 2022
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has expressed his frustration with the rising number of shootings involving children, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Resident on power grid: 'I think that's a huge problem, and I'm concerned'
By John Suayan | May 17, 2022
With scorching temperatures poised to return for the summer, many Houstonians wonder whether Texas’ energy grid could handle the probable increase in demand, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Banks on FB Marshall dual triumph at state: 'A lot of sacrifices were made, resiliency of the kids working their tails off'
By John Suayan | May 16, 2022
For the Fort Bend Marshall track and field program, two is better than one.
Griner attorney: 'We did not receive any complaints about the detention conditions from our client'
By John Suayan | May 16, 2022
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star and Houston native Brittney Griner has had her pre-trial detention in Russia on alleged drug charges extended through next month, according to The Associated Press (AP), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Texans on hosting Indianapolis in regular opener: 'Bringin' in the 2022 season at the crib'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
The Houston Texans will open the 2022 season at home against divisional rival Indianapolis.
Longoria at hearing on Harris County elections: 'We have to choose accuracy over speed'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria appeared before the Texas House Committee on Elections in Austin on Wednesday (May 11) to discuss a new state rule that requires counties to meet a 24-hour deadline for counting ballots, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Regional flight skids off runway at Bush Airport: 'We have an emergency'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
An intrastate United Airlines flight landed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on Wednesday (May 11) only to skid off the runaway, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Lee on endangered historical cemetery: 'We're in danger of losing some of the final resting spots of some people buried here'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
One of Houston's oldest black cemeteries has landed on a distinctive list, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
Lutheran South Academy's Benson on first state crown in 20 years: 'Everybody was ecstatic in the win'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
The last time the Pasadena Lutheran South Academy (LSA) boys track and field team were crowned state champions, gas averaged a little more than $1 and Friendster was the lone social media platform in the world.
Garcia on new program to fund hiking, bike trails: 'We have to be much more strategic'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
Excessive money from Harris County toll roads will go toward hiking and bike trails under a new program approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Allen on city lifeguard openings: 'We're not going to stop that until we're fully staffed'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
People will soon visit swimming pools to beat the heat, but the City of Houston's Parks and Recreation Department is grappling with a staff shortage, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Crash with 18-wheeler claims life of deputy: 'Our hearts are broken'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2022
A collision between a Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) patrol unit and an 18-wheeler in northwest Harris County on Wednesday (May 11) claimed the life of a deputy, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez's official Twitter account.