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High court on Houston Community College trustee's First Amendment case: 'SCOTUS unanimously rejects the man's claim that the censure was unconstitutional retaliation for his speech'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Houston-area community college board member on Thursday (March 24) who pursued legal action on claims a censure against him violated his First Amendment rights, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
U.S. Attorney Lowery on voting rights lawsuit against Galveston County: 'We're committed to protecting the voting rights of all of our citizens'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
The U.S. Department of Justice brought a voting rights lawsuit against Galveston County on Thursday (March 24) in response to the county's redistricting plan, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. KTRK reported that the Galveston County Commissioners Court adopted the plan on Nov. 12, 2021, following the release of data from the 2020 Census.
Quintero on rising Texas property taxes: 'Local governments are getting rich while families are forced to make hard decisions'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
Austin-based conservative think tank the Texas Public Policy Foundation recently published a report that reveals Texas' most populous counties have experienced increasing property taxes compared to the preferred growth rate during the last half-decade.
Selleck on Brazoria County no bill for Watson: 'Accordingly, this matter is closed'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
A Brazoria County grand jury declined to criminally charge former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on Thursday (March 24) in connections with allegations that he sexually assaulted and harassed 22 women, Houston-based media outlets reported. The grand jury had received the 10th criminal charge against Watson, who was recently traded to the Cleveland Browns, earlier in the day.
Turner on police pay raise: 'These negotiations are never easy, so I appreciate the collective effort'
By John Suayan | Mar 24, 2022
Houston City Council on Wednesday (March 23) voted unanimously to approve a pay raise for the Houston Police Department, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Hardin on pending Brazoria County criminal charge against Watson: 'There is absolutely nothing new about it'
By John Suayan | Mar 24, 2022
Another Houston-area grand jury is considering whether former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson should face a criminal charge for allegedly sexually assaulting 22 women. Houston-based media outlets today (March 24) reported that a Brazoria County grand jury has received a tenth case in connection with allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
Habitat for Humanity's Hay on Scott donation: 'Honored to receive this tremendous gift'
By John Suayan | Mar 24, 2022
The Houston chapter of Habitat for Humanity has received $11 million from the $436 million donation made by billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to the faith-based non-profit organization, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Edwards on Houston mayoral run: 'We need big dreamers, but people who can execute on those visions'
By John Suayan | Mar 23, 2022
A former member of Houston City Council has entered her name into the race to succeed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported that Amanda Edwards announced her candidacy for the city's highest office Wednesday (March 23).
Hidalgo on vaccine contract investigation: 'Let the process play out and the process will play out'
By John Suayan | Mar 23, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed the criminal investigation on Tuesday (March 22) into the $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract the county awarded and then cancelled last year, according to Houston-based media outlets. Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that Hidalgo, a Democrat, announced that the county won't terminate the three members of her staff who were implicated in the investigation.
McKeon on TMC construction milestone: 'An integral milestone in the future of life science research and innovation'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Texas Medical Center Tuesday (March 22) in celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the health care district's new TMC3 Collaborative Building, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. According to KPRC, Turner helped mark the topping-out of the joint research building more than a year after ground was broken on the project.
Klein Independent School District on sexual assault lawsuit: 'Allegations of misconduct are always fully investigated'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2022
The mother of a male student who attends school in the Klein Independent School District (KISD) has filed a federal lawsuit on claims the north Harris County ISD didn't respond after her son was allegedly sexually assaulted at school, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. Court documents assert that KISD failed to notify police about the incident.
McCullers on Carlos Correa departure: 'Thank you for everything, No. 1'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2022
Shortstop Carlos Correa decided to leave the Houston Astros on March 19 in favor of the Minnesota Twins, essentially ending his storied, decade-long association with the team that selected him first overall in the 2012 MLB Draft.
Shead on Houston Sweet Sixteen berth: 'We want to win for each other'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2022
Advancing toward the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament is seemingly a constant for the University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team. The Kelvin Sampson-led program defeated Illinois 68-53 in Pittsburgh on Sunday (March 20) to make the third round of March Madness for the third consecutive year dating back to 2019.
Galveston police on doctor's hit-and-run death: 'This is not the end of the investigation; it is just the beginning'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2022
A 21-year-old Conroe man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Galveston hit-and-run last week that killed a physician who was on a bike ride, Houston-based media outlets reported. Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported that authorities implicated Logan Llewellyn in the death of Dr. Nancy Hughes.
Caserio on Deshaun Watson trade: 'I felt it was the right move for our organization'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2022
The Houston Texans traded quarterback Deshaun Watson on Friday (March 18) and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for three first-round picks that span the next three NFL drafts, a third-round pick in 2023 and a fourth-round pick in 2024.
Fortenberry on anti-fentanyl campaign: 'The threshold of death is very thin'
By John Suayan | Mar 18, 2022
Houston-area law enforcement agencies, along with their state and federal counterparts, have introduced a new campaign to address the spike in fentanyl usage and overdoses in the region, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. A partnership that includes the Houston Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), High-intensity Drug Trafficking Area program (HIDTA), Council on Recovery and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) spearheaded the "One Pill Can Pill" campaign, the station reported.
Nelms on workplace shooting suspect: 'My client is presumed innocent just like anyone that is charged with a crime'
By John Suayan | Mar 18, 2022
A state district judge ruled Friday (March 18) to keep the bond for a 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his supervisor earlier this week at $500,000, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. Montavius Wright faces a homicide charge for allegedly killing 48-year-old Doran Kelly at an office building in Houston's Greenway Plaza on Wednesday (March 16).
Houston emergency management on smoky conditions: 'Stay indoors or limit your time outdoors'
By John Suayan | Mar 18, 2022
The impact of wildfires in central west Texas is being felt in the Houston area as strong winds delivered clouds of smoke from more than 350 miles away. According to the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, individuals who suffer from respiratory conditions should take extra precautions.
Abbott at Houston roundtable: 'Our business owners, entrepreneurs and workforce are who make Texas exceptional'
By John Suayan | Mar 18, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott visited Houston on Thursday (March 17) to hold a business roundtable discussion. According to a press release issued by his office, Abbott hosted the roundtable at Pieper-Houston Electric to talk about Texas' business climate and growth.
University of Houston-Downtown's Lemke on lack of grocers: 'The consumer base to support those institutions isn’t present in those neighborhoods'
By John Suayan | Mar 17, 2022
The ubiquitous sight of fast food establishments in the southwest Houston neighborhood that's home to his church has the Reverend Brandon Washington taking the initiative to teach his congregants the benefits of healthy eating.