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Turner on Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation: 'Another door has been opened'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner lauded the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday (April 7).
Houston-area suburb's leadership on police chief's alleged OT payments: 'This information was not well received by your city representatives'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
The police chief of a west Houston-area suburb is on administrative leave as officials determine a response of his alleged overtime payments. Spring Valley Village Chief of Police Loyd Evans stands accused of paying himself up to $300,000 for overtime during the last two years, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Abbott on plan to bus migrants to D.C.: 'Texas will immediately begin taking unprecedented action'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
As part of the state's efforts to address the crisis at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday (April 6) announced a new plan to place migrants on buses and send them to Washington, D.C., a press release issued by the governor's office said. The move is in response to the Biden administration's decision to scrap Title 42 next month.
Johnson on Central Texas plane crash victim from Sugar Land: 'He always wanted to fly'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
Authorities have identified the two people who perished in a plane crash near the Central Texas city of Marlin, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. One of the deceased is Sugar Land resident Thomas Sands Jr., the station reported.
Cagle on potential revocation of Hidalgo's emergency powers: 'It’s time we get back to normal'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
One of the two Republican members on the Harris County Commissioners Court asserted that the COVID-19 emergency powers granted to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo two years ago no longer apply, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle is demanding those powers be revoked, citing Harris County's current COVID threat level of yellow and President Joe Biden's call for a return to normalcy, the station reported.
Late deputy constable's sister: 'It’s just hard to come to terms with'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
Jocelyn Fowler said that her sister, the late Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis, had a bright future to look forward to until a fatal car crash claimed her life at the age of 32 on April 2, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Ogg on $7.5 million for prosecutor positions: 'We made some headway'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
The Harris County Commissioners Court approved $7.5 million to fund prosecutor positions in the Harris County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday (April 5), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Reliant's Killinger on new partnership with Astros: 'We share a strong commitment to Houston and fans everywhere'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
Reliant and the Houston Astros have entered into a new multi-year partnership. According to a press release, Reliant, which is part of NRG Energy, has been named the official energy provider of the Astros.
Falls County sheriff on ill-fated flight from Houston: 'I don’t know if it was mechanical failure or maybe something else'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
A small aircraft that took off from Houston Executive Airport for Waco Regional Airport crashed near the Central Texas city of Marlin on Tuesday (April 5), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. The station reported that the aviation accident killed two people.
RodeoHouston on next year's event: 'We can’t wait to welcome y’all back'
By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2022
Fresh from concluding its 90th anniversary event, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) has released its dates for 2023, Houston-based media outlets reported. According to the HLSR official Twitter account, the 2023 version of RodeoHouston will be held from Feb. 28 to March 19, 2023.
Texans' Grissom on upcoming draft party: 'Miller Outdoor Theatre is an iconic venue'
By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2022
After nearly 20 seasons of hosting fans at NRG Stadium for the NFL Draft, the Houston Texans have decided to take the party outside. The franchise will have its 2022 Draft Party at Miller Outdoor Theatre on April 28.
Ludwick on new UST tuition-free initiative for eligible freshmen: 'It’s a huge opportunity at no cost to these students'
By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2022
A private Catholic university in Houston has launched a new initiative that will cover the tuition and fees of eligible full-time freshmen students enrolled for the upcoming fall semester, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC. According to the University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST), its St. Thomas Promise program is open to students of all faiths and seeks to meet the needs of families who are financially struggling.
Triathlon organizers on competitor's passing: 'We share our greatest sympathies with the family and friends of the athlete'
By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2022
A participant of the Ironman 70.3 Texas, that recently took place in Galveston, died following the event, organizers said, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets. The triathlon's Facebook page said that the athlete required and received medical attention during the swim portion.
Patrick on 'Don't Say Gay'-like law for Texas: 'I will make this law a top priority in the next session'
By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2022
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expressed his wish for Texas to have a law similar to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation on Monday (April 4), according to The Texas Tribune, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Rockets' Green on string of 30-point outings: 'I'm a bucket'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2022
As the Rockets seek to boost their chances of securing the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft to close out the first full year of their post-James Harden rebuild, the team's first-round pick from last summer is purportedly establishing himself as a superstar in the making.
Steve Almendarez on late brother: 'Everybody who met him loved him'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2022
Just before off-duty Harris County Sheriff's deputy Darren Almendarez was fatally shot while attempting to stop a catalytic converter theft in progress on the night of March 31, he and his wife were grocery shopping for a cookout he had planned for his sister's birthday. The cookout occurred on Sunday (April 3), but it was more of a remembrance of a man whose loved ones recalled was all about love, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Gonzalez on fatal crash that claimed deputy constable's life: 'It saddens me to know how her life was senselessly cut short'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2022
A vehicular crash claimed the life of a Harris County deputy constable on Saturday (April 2), Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told Houston-based media outlets. Deputy Jennifer Chavis was killed by a suspected drunk driver who rear-ended her patrol unit and caused the vehicle to catch on fire, authorities said.
Gonzalez on deputy killed by catalytic converter thieves: 'An outstanding member of our HCSO family, he will be missed'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2022
An off-duty Harris County Sheriff's deputy was killed on Thursday night (March 31) when he attempted to stop an alleged catalytic converter theft, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Zambrano on late Tejano superstar Selena's impact: 'Seeing someone already achieve that makes me believe I can do the same'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
Thursday (March 31) marks 27 years since Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez was murdered by her fan club president at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi. Though Selena is gone, she continues to influence lots of people, especially Houston musician Daisy Zambrano.
Cortez on latest milestone in husband's recovery: 'Proud of this hero learning to use his hands again'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
Cutting food is a simple task most people take for granted, but it means more for retired Houston police officer Ronny Cortez and his wife, Sheri. Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that Ronny Cortez, who was shot in the line of duty in 2017 and subsequently rendered a paraplegic, is able to use his hands again.