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WNBA commissioner on league plan to honor Griner: 'We are keeping Brittney at the forefront of what we do'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBA) announced on Monday (May 2) that its Board of Governors moved to honor Phoenix Mercury center and Nimitz High School alumna Brittney Griner, who is currently detained in Russia on alleged drug charges, according to a press release.
Runyan on first in-person Offshore Technology Conference in three years: 'Lots of people out there talking about tech, talking about new innovations'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) returned as an in-person event after three years on Monday (May 2), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Cornyn on ex-Marine's release from Russian prison: 'Trevor has survived a real-life nightmare'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the bipartisan effort to secure a former Marine's release from a Russian prison, according to a press release issued by his office.
Paxton on high court's purported Roe v. Wade draft opinion: 'I’ll continue to ensure that Texas protects the unborn'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
A purported draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion that points to an overturn of Roe v. Wade has drawn mixed reactions from Texas leaders, per a report from The Hill, according to Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Phelan on passing of former county Republican Party chair: 'Texas has lost an extraordinary icon in GOP politics'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
Dr. Wally Wilkerson, a Houston-area physician who earned the distinction as Texas' longest-serving county Republican Party chair, died at the age of 91, per a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Turner on Megan Thee Stallion proclamation: 'Her contributions to Houston have helped a tremendous amount of people'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
The City of Houston recognized local rapper Megan Thee Stallion on Sunday (May 1) for her philanthropic efforts by issuing a proclamation in her honor and presenting her with a key to the city, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
Johnson on new HPD auto safety initiative: 'The purpose is to prevent and deter the catalytic converter thefts'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
The Houston Police Department (HPD) hopes a new auto safety initiative will address the increase in catalytic converter thefts, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Neighbor recalls fatal Galveston house fire: 'What room are the kids in?'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
Houston-based media outlets reported that a Galveston house fire on Saturday (April 30) claimed the lives of two children.
LSU's Stingley on selection by Texans: 'They say everything is bigger in Texas, and for me this moment is huge'
By John Suayan | May 1, 2022
The Houston Texans entered the 2022 NFL Draft with so many needs on both sides of the ball, and one of those problem positions is cornerback.
House on national recognition for HISD high schools: 'Without hard-working dedicated teachers, these results would not have been possible'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
A pair of high schools in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) have landed on a prestigious list, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Crenshaw on Title 42: 'Secretary of Homeland Security needs to be impeached if he won’t take necessary steps'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
A Republican U.S. congressman from the Houston area has waded into the Title 42 situation, asserting that U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alex Mayorkas should face impeachment if he doesn't enforce it.
Ellis on naming part of Beltway 8 after fallen deputy constable: 'It is my hope that her memory inspires future generations to serve'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve a measure to name a portion of the Sam Houston Parkway, or Beltway 8 on Tuesday (April 26) after a deputy constable who perished in a car accident earlier this month, according to Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis's official Twitter account.
O'Rourke on positive COVID-19 test: 'I have mild symptoms and will be following public health guidelines'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke has tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday (April 25), according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Scheinthal on purchase of popular Bellaire restaurant: 'This was one of my dad’s favorite burger places'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
A fast food favorite in the Houston suburb of Bellaire is set to make a comeback, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Wyche on tributes to spaceflight control teams: 'These benches will serve as a constant reminder of this lasting legacy'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Manned Spaceflight Operations Association (MSOA) will host a ceremony to dedicate three benches to past spaceflight control teams at Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in southeast Houston on Thursday (April 28), per a press release.
Hidalgo on fake paper car tags: 'We have known all along that this was a threat'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia discussed a new report on Tuesday (April 26) which showed the negative impact of fake paper car tags during the past half decade, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Prince's Wilson on completion of transaction: 'We'll be a company with strong material science and technology expertise to drive faster innovation'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
Prince International Corporation has completed its yearlong acquisition of Ferro Corporation, per a company-issued press release.
University of Houston-Downtown's Blanchard on late former interim president: 'His passion for UHD and its mission was something made clear by his unyielding work'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is mourning the loss of its former interim president, Dr. Michael A. Olivas. Olivas died on Friday (April 22), according to UHD's official Twitter account.
Hull on stay of execution for Melissa Lucio: 'Praise the Lord!'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2022
A Texas state representative from Houston who was among the cadre of legislators to visit with a South Texas mother on death row for killing her young daughter welcomed the news of the state's decision to stay the woman's execution.
LyondellBasell interim CEO on decision to shutter Houston plant: 'These decisions are never easy'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2022
Netherlands-based multinational chemical company LyondellBasell has decided to close its refinery in Houston by the end of next year, Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported.