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Kamin urges Houstonians to use 311 to 'report' Nicholas debris
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Hurricane Nicholas didn’t leave behind catastrophic damage in its wake, but Houstonians had the responsibilities of clearing and reporting any debris they encountered.
'Seth is a great kid': Katy junior RB Davis powers Tigers rushing attack
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
In a time when passing tends to dominate most offensive schemes, the reigning state champion Katy Tigers are gobbling up yards and points the old-school way: Running the football.
'Things are trending in the right direction': CenterPoint Energy crews work to restore services post-Nicholas
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Crews with CenterPoint Energy jumped into action as soon as reports of power outages trickled in following Hurricane Nicholas’s landfall along the upper Texas Gulf Coast.
'Enough is enough': Jackson Lee slams Taliban for exclusion of women from government
By John Suayan | Sep 12, 2021
When the Taliban formally announced a new government to lead Afghanistan, it did so without naming women to leadership positions, prompting criticism from a Democratic member of Houston’s congressional delegation.
'He's happy': Texans bring home Woodlands, Texas Tech alum Amendola on one-year, $2.5 million deal
By John Suayan | Sep 10, 2021
The Houston Texans have signed The Woodlands and Texas Tech alum Danny Amendola to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million.
'We’re all proud to be Cougars today': University of Houston officially accepts Big 12 invite
By John Suayan | Sep 10, 2021
The Big 12 Conference has a new member institution from the Lone Star State in the University of Houston.
'Our team is safe in Houston': Ida forces LSU football team to evacuate to Houston
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
Like many people of New Orleans and southeast Louisiana, the 16th-ranked LSU Tigers football team was forced to flee Hurricane Ida last month.
'The ultimate sacrifice': Jackson Lee mourns service members killed in Kabul attack
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) said the 13 American service members who lost their lives in last month's attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul made the ultimate sacrifice.
'It is crystal clear to me that TxDOT is ready': I-45 expansion project moves forward
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
A controversial project that seeks to expand I-45 and reroute it around Downtown Houston received the state’s blessing to push forward.
'An outstanding class': Ex-Texans OL Winston among honorees of Midland ISD's Hall of Legends
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
Former Houston Texans offensive lineman Eric Winston is among the cadre of honorees to be inducted in his hometown Midland Independent School District’s Hall of Legends.
'Our hospitals are at the brink': Lack of ICU beds to blame for Army veteran's death from treatable illness
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
The lack of ICU beds caused by rising COVID-19 hospitalizations has been blamed for the death of an Army veteran from a treatable illness.
'Women play a vital role': Houston Women's Commission holds inaugural meeting
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
The Houston Women's Commission, which was approved by the Houston City Council last month, held its inaugural meeting on Aug. 30, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Councilwomen Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and Karla Cisneros in attendance.
Texas House passes GOP-backed election security bill after over 14 hours of 'debate'
By John Suayan | Aug 29, 2021
Senate Bill 1, the Republican-backed election security measure that has been a lightning rod for controversy throughout the 87th Texas legislative session, passed the state House of Representatives on Aug. 26.
'We will be there for our Haitian brothers and sisters': Turner appeals for prayers in light of Haiti earthquake
By John Suayan | Aug 19, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has appealed for prayers for the Caribbean nation of Haiti after it was devastated by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on Aug. 14.
'A #ThirdWard staple': Cream Burger regular Turner helps iconic eatery celebrate 60th anniversary
By John Suayan | Aug 19, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner paid a visit to one of the city’s most iconic fast food eateries to help celebrate an important milestone.
'It challenged me': Fort Bend Christian Academy OH Hanner Makes ALL-VYPE Private Volleyball Squad
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2021
Fort Bend Christian Academy senior outside hitter Bailey Hanner landed on the ALL-VYPE Private School Volleyball squad.
Turner 'looks forward to highlighting Houston's goals, achievements' in State of the City Address in October
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is scheduled to deliver his State of the City Address on Oct. 13.
Alvarado attempts 15-hour filibuster of GOP-backed election measure to 'give a voice to the constituents'
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2021
A state senator on Aug. 11 attempted to stop a vote on election security legislation with an overnight filibuster.
Cy Ranch volleyball newcomer Porter 'honored' to play varsity volleyball
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2021
If Cypress Ranch freshman volleyball player Taylor Porter’s first game with the varsity is of any indication, it’s safe to say that she’ll acclimate at the high-school level just fine.
FB Marshall senior WR Marshall plans to 'come different this year'
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2021
In a move that would likely draw comparisons between him and Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, Fort Bend Marshall senior wideout Chris Marshall’s transition from basketball to football last year was a seamless one.