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Paxton: Trump arrest example of 'the left's weaponization of the justice system'
By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2023
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton recently criticized the arraignment of former President Donald J. Trump.
Comicpalooza organizers: William Shatner is 'trekking his way to Houston'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2023
The actor who portrayed one of the most recognizable sci-fi characters in history plans to pay the City of Houston another visit.
Alvarez on 100th career homer: 'I didn't notice it until I looked up at the scoreboard'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2023
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez knocked the 100th home run (HR) of his career in the team’s 7-6 extra innings loss to the Detroit Tigers at home on Monday, per a report on the franchise’s website.
UConn basketball coach Hurley on program's March Madness triumph: 'We just had to play to our level'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2023
What turned out to be arguably the most unpredictable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's basketball tournament in the event’s 84-year history concluded in Houston on Monday with a “blue blood” program cutting down the nets.
NASA's Nelson on Artemis II astronauts: 'This is their crew, this is our crew, this is humanity's crew'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2023
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) introduced the crew of the Artemis II mission on Monday that’ll venture around the moon, according to a press release issued by the government agency.
Bagwell on new role in Astros front office: 'All I’m trying to do is help the organization be the best it could possibly be'
By John Suayan | Apr 3, 2023
A former All-Star infielder for the Houston Astros has a new role in the incumbent World Series champions’ front office, according to a report on the team's website.
Mother on support for Spring Branch Independent School District book ban: 'It's about what's educationally suitable for our children'
By John Suayan | Apr 3, 2023
A Houston-area public school district’s board of trustees voted late last month to assume responsibility of determining which books are prohibited in campus libraries, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Houston official on council vote to make Main Street outdoor dining permanent: 'The long-term plan is a space that is really active'
By John Suayan | Apr 3, 2023
Segments of Main Street in Downtown Houston that were designated for outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic will permanently remain in place, per a vote by Houston City Council late last month, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
Final Four sportscaster Nantz on proclamation from adoptive hometown of Houston: 'You know how much I love this city'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2023
Though he was born in North Carolina and spent much of his youth in New Jersey, CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz has always held a special place in his heart for the City of Houston.
'A huge victory': Houston leaders, firefighters' union laud Texas Supreme Court ruling
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2023
The Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling in the legal tug-of-war between the City of Houston and its firefighters on Thursday that strikes down the voter-approved Proposition B, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Houston lawmaker's staff in resignation letter: 'You have continued to endorse, encourage and create an abusive and hostile work environment in the workplace'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2023
A Houston state representative’s entire staff has resigned in response to what a letter claims is an “abusive and hostile” work environment, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Sweet Sixteen loss ends 'amazing season' for Cougars
By John Suayan | Mar 27, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team’s plans to play for and win the national championship not too far from its own campus fell through on Friday as the top-seeded program fell 89-75 to the fifth-seeded University of Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the Sweet Sixteen round in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I tournament.
Astros executive on 'Gold Rush' gear event: 'People just kept filtering through the night'
By John Suayan | Mar 23, 2023
The Christmas shopping season isn’t for another eight months, but thousands of Houston Astros fans converged on the team store at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday to pick up the latest merchandise honoring the reigning World Series champions.
Houston Public Works head on termination of contract with Inframark: 'We believe this is the best path forward for Houston water treatment operations'
By John Suayan | Mar 23, 2023
The City of Houston is severing its professional relationship with the operator of a water treatment facility on the city’s northeast side, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
In-N-Out eyes Webster for new eatery: 'We appreciate our customers in Houston who have shared their anticipation with us'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2023
A popular California-based fast-food company has announced that it plans to open a restaurant in Houston’s NASA/Clear Lake area, Houston-based media outlets reported.
CenterPoint Energy on revocation of Better Business Bureau accreditation: 'We appreciate the BBB and the services it provides to small businesses'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2023
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Houston and South Texas announced on Tuesday that it has stripped CenterPoint Energy of its accreditation in the wake of multiple consumer complaints, according to Houston-based media outlets.
UH officials mull future of academic facility after latest on-campus student death: 'Many in our community have expressed concern about Agnes Arnold Hall'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) has shuttered one of its academic facilities in response to the on-campus death of a student, per Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Rice University researcher: 'Parents focus on sending their child to the same type of school they attended'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2023
Researchers at Rice University published a study that reveals the influence parents’ school experiences have on where they place their children, according to an institution-issued press release.
TAMU student on saving rodeo attendee's life: 'I just do exactly what training taught me'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2023
A Texas A&M University (TAMU) student performed an act of heroism during the just concluded Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR), according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Savannah Bananas player on Texas Children's Hospital visit: 'We got to connect on a lot of cool things'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2023
The Savannah Bananas baseball team, which is famous for putting a comedic and carefree twist to America’s Pastime, took time out of the Houston leg of its Banana Ball World Tour on Saturday to visit the young patients at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH).