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Astros' Sehgal on record-setting sales for Space City jerseys: 'The details and storytelling within the uniform is what really makes it special'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2022
The launch of the Houston Astros' new City Connect jerseys earlier this month yielded record-setting sales, according to a team-issued press release.
Favor's Bath on app's unique job offering: 'We're excited for our new Chief Taco Officer'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2022
A Texas-based on-demand delivery app recently announced a job opening that appeals to lovers of a classic staple of Mexican cuisine.
Rice rugby captain on former international star killed in car crash: 'He was just a very servant-minded person, very selfless'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2022
A police chase, allegedly led by a teen motorist, claimed the life of a former international rugby star on Friday (April 22), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Wright on new heart: 'Thank God I'm here still for my wife, my children and my grandsons'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Though a 2020 hit-and-run accident took Dallas resident Jordan Santiago's life at age 25, his decision to become an organ donor ensures that people such as Ernest Wright, of Montgomery County, get a second chance at theirs.
Christensen on concert safety task force's findings: 'The statutes referenced within the report simply do not apply to the Astroworld event'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen issued a formal response on Wednesday (April 20) to the final report published by Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety, according to a press release issued by Christensen's office.
Russo on namesake eatery's expansion into Qatar: 'An incredibly exciting global market that I have become very fond of'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Houston-based fast-casual restaurant chain Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen plans to further expand in the Middle East, according to a press release.
University of Houston researcher on new cancer-fighting method: 'It will actively search for circulating tumor cells in the blood'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
A team of researchers at the University of Houston have been developing a new way to locate tumor cells in the blood that could replace imaging and biopsies, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Judge in case against indicted Hidalgo staffers: 'I sua sponte recuse myself'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
The presiding judge in the criminal case against three senior staffers in Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's office has recused herself, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported. According to the station, Judge Natalia Cornelio of the 351st Criminal Court submitted her recusal on Wednesday (April 20).
Castex-Tatum on security camera ordinance: 'Safety is very important to us'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
A majority of the Houston City Council voted to approve an ordinance on Wednesday (April 20) that requires certain businesses to install and operate outdoor security cameras, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Batton on Harris County's purported trimming of constables' budgets: 'You just snatch it from them like a thief'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Despite Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's assertions that law enforcement budgets aren't being slashed, the county's eight constables allege in writing that the heavily Democratic commissioners court and County Administrator David Berry have siphoned more than $4 million from their agencies, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Abbott on concert safety task force recommendations: 'This report will help prevent another tragedy like that at Astroworld Festival from happening again'
By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2022
Members of Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety published the panel's final report on Tuesday (April 19), which outlines strategies and recommendations to protect concertgoers at future events, according to a press release issued by the governor's office.
Jackson Lee on Houston Juneteenth celebration: 'Really hope that this holiday is a human holiday that brings many different groups together'
By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2022
The City of Houston and the Emancipation Park Conservancy released details on the city's upcoming Juneteenth celebration on Monday (April 18), according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Hidalgo on search for new Harris County elections head: 'Grateful to every member of the Elections Commission for working through this together'
By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2022
Harris County has commenced a nationwide search for a new elections administrator, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's official Twitter account.
Scott on business's new corporate holiday: 'A day for our employees to take the time to celebrate themselves and their families'
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2022
Austin-based jewelry company Kendra Scott has designated the day after Mother's Day a corporate holiday, a press release said.
Bush Airport employee on junking of federal mask mandate: 'We're ready to unmask'
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2022
A federal judge's ruling to strike down the federal mask mandate for air travel and public transportation on Monday (April 18) was mostly welcomed by workers and passengers at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Astros on successful home opener: 'Opening up the homestand victorious!'
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2022
After a month of playing away from Minute Maid Park going back to when spring training began, the Houston Astros returned home and treated the visiting Los Angeles Angels to an 8-3 thumping on Monday night (April 18).
Myres on new TSU, Texans partnership: 'This is a win for TSU, this is a win for the Texans'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2022
The Houston Texans and Texas Southern University (TSU) have formed a two-year partnership to help student-athletes, according to a team-issued press release.
Osterman on jersey retirement: 'Honored, blessed and grateful for the outpour of support and [birthday] wishes'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2022
A Cypress Springs High School graduate who went on to become one of the best American softball players of all time received a memorable birthday present on Saturday (April 16) from the collegiate program for which she starred during the early 21st Century.
Wilfalk on sanitation worker shortage: 'It means that at times, at certain times throughout the week, services might get compromised'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2022
Houston's sanitation department is experiencing a labor shortage, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Murder victim's relative on new minimum bail requirement: 'We're very happy that this motion passed'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2022
A new rule approved by the Harris County Bail Bond Board last Wednesday (April 13) increases the minimum bail requirement for violent felonies from 2% to 10%, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.