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'I need to step up in times of need': Travis Scott introduces new multi-tier community initiative to support event safety
By John Suayan | Mar 9, 2022
A little more than four months after 10 people were killed at his performance during the ill-fated Astroworld Festival, Missouri City rapper Travis Scott has introduced a new multi-tier community initiative that seeks to devise solutions that support event safety.
'I didn't meet my own standards': Harris County elections head Longoria resigns
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria has tendered her resignation a week after her office became embroiled in a ballot count debacle.
'People come here from all over the world': Houston, Turner welcome return of CERAWeek
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
Two years of virtual conferences gave way to the return of CERAWeek in Houston as an in-person event Monday.
'Employment plays a pivotal role': Turner joins city officials in launch of Hire Houston Youth program
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
Accompanied by city officials and business leaders, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner launched the 7th Annual Hire Houston Youth program this week, according to a press release issued by his office.
'They are probably my most together team': Atascocita hopes for better results in second straight trip to state
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
The Atascocita Eagles boys basketball team vanquished the Shadow Creek Sharks 67-49 in the Region III-6A final this week to earn a trip to San Antonio for state.
'A relentless and malicious attack': Oil billionaire Warren brings defamation lawsuit against O'Rourke
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
A Dallas oil billionaire and the top donor to Gov. Greg Abbott's reelection campaign has filed a defamation lawsuit against Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.
'We weren’t leaving without a trophy': Hitchcock rallies to edge Diboll for state berth
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
Staring at a nine-point deficit early in their regional final matchup against defensive-minded Diboll, the third-ranked Hitchcock Bulldogs knew they had to fight fire with fire.
'The demands are clear': Houston community colleges among 140 institutions in Amazon education partnership
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
A pair of Houston community colleges are among the over 140 institutions that have partnered with Seattle-based online retail giant Amazon to fully fund the tuition for the company’s 750,000 hourly employees, according to a press release.
'It is a natural extension of our services': Realty Trust Group opens Houston office
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
Knoxville, Tennessee-based health care real estate advisory and services firm Realty Trust Group has opened an office in Houston.
'These votes will be added': Nearly 10,000 Harris County ballots left off election night count
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
A few days after it finished tallying its votes in the 2022 primaries, the Harris County Elections Administrator's office revealed that nearly 10,000 ballots were left off the election night total.
'Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated': Russian officials detain WNBA star from Houston on drug charges
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
A WNBA star with Houston roots is currently detained in Russia on alleged drug offenses.
'Ukrainians are in need right now': Houston faith-based nonprofit ready to help war refugees
By John Suayan | Mar 4, 2022
Ali Al Sudani, chief programs officer for Interfaith Ministries Greater Houston, can relate to what the people of Ukraine are going through.
'We’re excited about growing our international service': Spirit Airlines starts Houston-Monterrey, Mexico service
By John Suayan | Mar 4, 2022
Miramar, Florida-based Spirit Airlines will debut Houston-Monterrey, Mexico (MTY) service in June.
'The three became belligerent': Alleged disturbance prompts international flight to divert to Houston
By John Suayan | Mar 4, 2022
An alleged disturbance aboard an international flight between Canada and Mexico prompted a plane to divert to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
'This election was an unmitigated disaster': Harris County GOP chairwoman questions elections administrator's qualifications
By John Suayan | Mar 4, 2022
Hours after Harris County completed tallying its votes in the 2022 primaries, Harris County Republican Party Chairwoman Cindy Siegel demanded that Isabel Longoria, the county's elections administrator, vacate the position or county leaders to terminate her from it.
'He's in the arms of Jesus': San Jacinto County bids final goodbye to late deputy constable
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2022
The community that the late San Jacinto County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Neil Adams served for almost a decade bade an emotional farewell to him today (March 3).
'A difference maker for our club': Houston Dynamo FC inks Mexican international star Herrera
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2022
Mexican international star Héctor Herrera signed with Houston Dynamo FC to a pre-contact Wednesday, according to a franchise issued press release.
'The chefs this season set the show apart': 'Top Chef: Houston' premieres tonight
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2022
The wait is over: The first episode of the Bravo's "Top Chef" Houston-focused season will premiere tonight at 7 p.m.
'We're a big county': Harris County elections head Longoria denies vote counting debacle
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2022
In response to Texas Secretary of State John B. Scott's announcement that Harris County's votes could be delayed, the county's elections administrator, Isabel Longoria, asserted that her office "prioritizes accuracy over speed."
'Republicans sent a message': Primary victories for Abbott, O'Rourke set up November gubernatorial contest
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott's quest for a third consecutive term continues as he emerged the victor in the Republican primary, pitting him against former U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke in the November gubernatorial contest.