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Harris on hospital mix-up: 'It’s still affecting me'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
For a few hours on March 8, Betty Harris was living a nightmare scenario.
Baker on Valdez as Astros' Opening Day starter: 'This guy’s been a big-game pitcher'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
Houston Astros third-year manager Dusty Baker has tabbed southpaw hurler Framber Valdez as the team's Opening Day starter, according to a report from the franchise.
Turner on trade mission: 'We look forward to strengthening our ties with Mexico'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is in the midst of an economic development mission in Mexico, according to the mayor's office.
Middleton on Fort Bend County anti-gang operation: 'Gang members in our community, your time is up!'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
Fort Bend County's anti-gang initiative has yielded nearly 100 arrests and the confiscation of multiple drugs and weapons, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets. County officials held a press conference Tuesday (March 29) to discuss the law enforcement operation, which is called "Operation Multi-Agency Reinforcement Gang Operation."
Verlander on Opening Day off: 'It just didn’t make a lot of sense to put myself through that stress'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
Despite showing an apparent return to form during spring training in Florida, Justin Verlander won't be the Houston Astros' starting pitcher when the team opens their 2022 campaign on April 7 against the Los Angeles Angels, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Sharp on free tuition for Ukrainian Texas A&M students: 'Our students from Ukraine are in a unique, sad and difficult position'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
Ukrainian students attending any of its 11 campuses and research centers will have their tuition covered in light of the war in their native country, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp said, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Houston Health Department on e-cigarette ban: 'While users inhale e-cigarette aerosol into their lungs, bystanders can also breathe in this aerosol'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
The Houston City Council unanimously voted to impose a ban on e-cigarettes indoors Wednesday (March 30), according to reports from Houston-based media outlets. The ordinance, proposed by the Houston Health Department, prohibits e-cigs and vaping devices in places where tobacco products aren't allowed.
Kallinen on Pledge of Allegiance lawsuit settlement: 'She is very relieved it's all over and feels vindicated'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
A five-year-old federal lawsuit alleging that a Klein Independent School District high school student was subjected to harassment after she refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance on Tuesday (March 29) concluded in a $90,000 settlement reached in favor of the plaintiff, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
DPS on top fugitive's capture: 'Harris had been wanted since October 2021'
By John Suayan | Mar 29, 2022
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently apprehended 42-year-old Dallas resident Royneco Tiun Harris, who occupied the No. 1 spot on the Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List, according to a press release.
Coffey on in-home services partnership: 'Our partnership with MedArrive will better connect vulnerable members'
By John Suayan | Mar 29, 2022
Houston-based Molina Healthcare of Texas formed a partnership with New York City-based medical platform MedArrive earlier this month to serve Molina's at-risk members in the Greater Houston area, according to a press release.
Nawas on saving United passenger's life: 'We're here to help patients, wherever it is'
By John Suayan | Mar 29, 2022
Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that passengers aboard a Boston-bound United flight that took off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport last Thursday (March 24) came to the rescue of a man who suffered an apparent heart attack. Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Zeena Nawas was among the health care professionals who tended to the passenger, according to the station.
Webb on alopecia: 'It’s not my flaw, it’s my enhancement'
By John Suayan | Mar 29, 2022
Sunday night's (March 27) Oscars brought to light the medical condition known as alopecia.
Authorities: 'An individual stole a METRO police car'
By John Suayan | Mar 28, 2022
Police arrested a woman for allegedly stealing a patrol vehicle belonging to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) on Monday morning (March 28), Houston-based media outlets reported. Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that the offense occurred at 1:20 a.m. at the Fannin South Park & Ride at 1601 W Bellfort St.
Ferry on latest Jason Landry search effort: 'We had this search planned for weeks, it’s part of our ongoing investigation'
By John Suayan | Mar 28, 2022
Another search effort for a Texas State University student from the Houston area who went missing in December 2020 was held on Saturday (March 26), according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC. The station reported that a search team was summoned to assist the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) in finding 22-year-old Missouri City native Jason Landry.
Ferry on latest Jason Landry search effort: 'We had this search planned for weeks, it’s part of our ongoing investigation'
By John Suayan | Mar 28, 2022
Another search effort for a Texas State University student from the Houston area who went missing in December 2020 was held on Saturday (March 26), according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC. The station reported that a search team was summoned to assist the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office in finding 22-year-old Missouri City native Jason Landry.
Sampson on Elite Eight finish: 'What a SPECIAL season!'
By John Suayan | Mar 28, 2022
The Houston men's basketball team failed to secure a return trip to the Final Four, but to hear head coach Kelvin Sampson and his players tell it, there was no shame felt after his program fell to the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats 50-44 in San Antonio on Saturday (March 26).
CITGO's Kinney on partnership to help drivers with disabilities: 'fuelService not only provides convenience, it provides peace of mind'
By John Suayan | Mar 28, 2022
CITGO has partnered with free app fuelService to assist motorists with disabilities find gas stations that can accommodate them, according to a press release.
Sumners on mysterious red light: 'It's not a comet, it's not a shooting star, it's not an aurora'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
Several Houstonians on Wednesday (March 23) night thought they were witnessing something out of a sci-fi movie when a mysterious red light was spotted in the skies, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets. News stations KHOU, KPRC, and KTRK were inundated by calls and messages from viewers wondering what was it that they were seeing outside.
Robins on Sugar Land home invasion: 'We’re not sure exactly what they are, but we are still investigating at this time'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
Houston-based media outlets reported that authorities in Sugar Land are investigating an alleged home invasion that occurred on Friday morning (March 25). Police say that three gunmen broke into a residence in the 2600 block of West Lake Drive and attempted to rob a man and his young granddaughter, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Battleship Texas Foundation on historic vessel's future home: 'Her new home port has not yet been decided'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
This weekend marks the last time the public can visit the Battleship Texas at the San Jacinto Battleground in east Harris County before it leaves the park, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.