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Nettles after TABC closure of north Houston bar: 'Prostitution is one of the leading indicators of even more serious organized criminal activity'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2022
A bar on Houston's north side sits shuttered after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) ordered it closed over workers' allegations of human trafficking and prostitution, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. TABC officials revoked the liquor license of Las Vegas Night Club at 12629 W. Hardy Rd., KHOU reported.
Cho on benefit concert for food bank: 'This mission of fighting local hunger was such a wonderful passion project'
By John Suayan | Apr 14, 2022
A University of Houston music professor is using his talents to help those grappling with food insecurity, according to Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
West Janisch Health Care's Mustafa on nursing scholarships: 'It is our honor to contribute to the upcoming generation of health care heroes'
By John Suayan | Apr 14, 2022
A Houston-based senior living provider has awarded 35 students enrolled in the nursing program at San Jacinto College (SJC) with scholarships, according to a press release. West Janisch Health Care Center presented SJC with a $17,500 check to cover the scholarships, the release said.
Hamburger on life as six-time cancer survivor: 'I had to have an advantage over the average patient'
By John Suayan | Apr 14, 2022
A cancer diagnosis is scary, and Dr. Arthur Hamburger, of Houston, received – and survived – six of them, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Gonzalez as late deputy constable killed in accident laid to rest: 'The Harris County community is not the same today'
By John Suayan | Apr 14, 2022
The family, friends and colleagues of the late Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis gathered at Fountain of Praise Church in Houston on Wednesday (April 13) to pay their final respects nearly two weeks after she lost her life in a fatal vehicular accident, according to Houston-based media outlets.
Phillips 66 head Garland on successor Lashier: 'Mark is the right leader at the right time'
By John Suayan | Apr 14, 2022
Houston-based diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company Phillips 66 said that president and COO Mark Lashier will succeed Greg Garland as president and CEO effective July 1, 2022, according to a press release.
Spring Valley Village mayor on police chief's resignation: 'We have an agreement in principle'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2022
A special meeting of the Spring Valley Village City Council on Tuesday (April 12) resulted in a mutual agreement for Chief of Police Loyd Evans to resign, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. City leaders had accused Evans of paying himself nearly $300,000 for overtime in the past two years.
Kamin on Houston's first-ever paid parental leave policy: 'It’s time, and I am so thankful that we have the opportunity to do this'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2022
The Houston City Council unanimously approved the city's first-ever paid parental leave policy on Wednesday (April 13), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Abbott on arrival of migrants in nation's capital: 'Texas is bringing the border to [Biden]'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2022
The first bus carrying migrants from the southern border on Wednesday (April 13) arrived in Washington, D.C. just a week following Gov. Greg Abbott's announcement to send them to the steps of the U.S. Capitol, according to a report from The Hill, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Gaddis on successful search for sister: 'You have no idea how much that has meant to my family and I'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2022
The nearly monthlong search for a missing 39-year-old woman from League City has reached a successful conclusion and a happy ending for the woman's family, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. Caroline Gaddis was first reported missing on March 18 and was located in Tennessee last Friday (April 8), the station reported.
Hidalgo on staffer indictments: 'I'm very confident that, when the facts are known, my team will be cleared'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed the felony indictments on Tuesday (April 12) against three of her senior staff members, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. The county judge, a Democrat, said she still stands with the staffers, who are each accused of misuse of official information and tampering with records, the station reported.
Coast guard captain on man who performed water rescue: 'The Coast Guard expresses its utmost gratitude for the actions of Mr. Moore'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2022
A Bellaire man's quick-thinking actions late last year earned him recognition from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Jordan on new role as GATE Energy CEO: 'I am both proud and excited to take the opportunity to step up'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2022
Houston-based GATE Energy has named Lee Jordan as its new CEO, according to a company issued press release.
Compton on nurse killed in freeway shooting: 'It’s tragic for our whole family'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2022
Authorities said a shooting along a stretch of the Gulf Freeway in La Marque in Galveston County on Sunday (April 10) claimed the life of a 42-year-old woman who worked as a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) nurse at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported.
Attorney on Hidalgo senior staffer's indictment: 'He ultimately will be vindicated'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
Felony indictments were issued against three senior members of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's staff on Monday (April 11) as part of the criminal investigation into the $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract the county awarded and then cancelled last year, according to Houston-based media outlets.
Zarzoza at husband's funeral: 'I can’t and I don’t know when I will be able to forget that night'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
No one could blame Flor Zarzoza for wishing an alarm clock would buzz and rouse her from what she was sitting through. The widow of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Almendarez led mourners on Friday (April 8) in remembering the man whose last act of unconditional love for her was protecting her from supposedly armed catalytic converter thieves, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Rockets on Green's career-high 41-point effort in season finale: 'What a run'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
Houston Rockets rookie guard Jalen Green ended his first NBA season on Sunday (April 10) with another milestone: A career-high 41 points.
Smith on newly extended Texans WR Cooks: 'It seems like whenever you talk about Brandin, anyone, they talk about leadership'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
The Houston Texans have awarded wide receiver Brandin Cooks a two-year contract extension, according to a report from NFL.com. The move essentially squashes rumors that the Texans were looking to ship Cooks elsewhere for a higher draft pick.
Astros on new City Connect uniforms: 'This is Mission Control. This is Houston. This is Space City'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
The Houston Astros unveiled their new City Connect jerseys and hats on Sunday (April 10), which pay tribute to the nation’s fourth-largest city’s strong connection to the space industry.
Astros on 10th consecutive Opening Day victory: 'Game one, game won'
By John Suayan | Apr 8, 2022
Powered by a productive night at the plate from third baseman Alex Bregman, the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday (April 7) to begin the 2022 regular season.