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Analyst on purported contract extension for Texans' Tunsil: 'He has negotiated his way to being the highest paid left tackle twice'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2023
The Houston Texans have reportedly awarded offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil a contract extension.
NRG Park's Mastaglio on transition from rodeo to Final Four: 'The court build starts on Wednesday'
By John Suayan | Mar 20, 2023
The 91st Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) is history, and NRG Park officials have shifted their focus to the Final Four of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's basketball tournament, per Houston-based media outlets.
Space City Services' Thomas on third acquisition in two years: 'This transaction gives us the resources to continue our reputation for operational excellence'
By John Suayan | Mar 20, 2023
Houston-based environmental and industrial services company Space City Services (SCS) has announced the acquisition of Industrial Waste Solutions’ (IWS) bulk-rental and transportation services division, according to a press release.
Mark on comeback win to lift UH to fourth straight Sweet Sixteen: 'We came out on fire'
By John Suayan | Mar 20, 2023
It was about nearly 40 years ago the last time the University of Houston Cougars (UH) men’s basketball team went to the Sweet Sixteen round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I tournament more than once – three straight times during what was known as the Phi Slama Jama era to be exact.
Yoyo's Hotdog on new location: 'It’s exciting news for Houston foodies'
By John Suayan | Mar 16, 2023
An establishment best known for its hot dogs laced with honey mayonnaise has set up shop at one of Houston’s most popular watering holes, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
'Really unfortunate' HISD takeover by state elicits reactions from leaders
By John Suayan | Mar 16, 2023
The State of Texas’ decision to take control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) elicited reactions from several leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Bettencourt on legislation to present elimination of daylight saving time to voters: 'Texans, like me, want to be on one time'
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2023
Proposed legislation looks to give registered Texas voters the opportunity to vote on ending the observance of daylight saving time (DST).
Morath on TEA decision to take over HISD: 'Ultimately, this intervention is necessary'
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has moved forward with taking over the Houston Independent School District (HISD), per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Hidalgo on spending for Harris County Jail improvements: 'I'll concede it's not the most financially responsible decision, but it's a necessary one'
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2023
Harris County leaders unanimously approved $7.4 million to go toward improvements at the Harris County Jail on Tuesday, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
Whitmire on state's findings on Harris County Jail: 'I do feel a responsibility to sound the alarm'
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023
State Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) has expressed concern regarding the Harris County Jail’s failure to comply with standards set forth by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS), according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
East Texas superintendent on four-day school week: 'We were looking for a creative way to entice retention and recruitment of teachers'
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023
The next academic year will see several public school districts hold classes for four days a week instead of five, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Smith on third straight 20/10 effort in Rockets’ upset win over Celtics: 'I just trust in what got me here … I just let it fly'
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023
The Houston Rockets began the St. Patrick’s Day holiday week on Monday with a monumental 111-109 home win over the Boston Celtics, the incumbent Eastern Conference champions and one of the top teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
DiNardo on rare reprieve from Lenten meat abstinence: 'It is well known that Saint Patrick's Day is a day of friendly social celebration for many American Catholics'
By John Suayan | Mar 13, 2023
The leader of Texas’ largest Roman Catholic jurisdiction said that its more than 1.7 million adherents are permitted to consume meat on St. Patrick’s Day on Friday.
UH lands top seed in Big Dance: 'Coogs' fifth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance'
By John Suayan | Mar 13, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) men’s basketball team’s upset loss to the University of Memphis on Sunday in the title game of its final American Athletic Conference (AAC) tournament was mitigated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) awarding the Cougars one of the top four seeds in the upcoming Big Dance.
Hitchcock basketball coach Jordan-Foster on program's first state title: 'We got it done this time'
By John Suayan | Mar 13, 2023
There’s an English proverb that says the third time’s the charm, but in the case of the Hitchcock Bulldogs boys basketball team, it took a fourth to finally capture the elusive state championship.
Houston state senators file bill to keep TEA from 'subjecting nearly 200,000 students and 27,000 teachers and employees to a takeover'
By John Suayan | Mar 9, 2023
A cadre of Democratic state senators from Houston have filed a bill in an effort to prevent the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Pappas spokesperson: 'We feel that Houstonians deserve an honest and transparent process, and this didn’t happen'
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023
The Houston City Council voted to end its professional relationship with Pappas Restaurants on Wednesday, which has maintained four establishments at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) since the last decade, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
NKOTB's Wahlberg on rodeo debut: 'Houston, you know how to throw a heck of a party'
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023
New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) made their Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) debut on Tuesday, taking the predominantly female audience at NRG Stadium on a trip down memory lane.
Creighton on school choice: 'It’s, without a doubt, caught a grassfire of support and I think it’s just different than before'
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023
A Republican state senator from Southeast Texas said many parents have expressed support toward school choice, per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
Shead on buzzer beater to cap UH regular season: 'God willing, I was able to make that shot'
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2023
Riding an 11-game game winning streak and taking a much-needed breather in the form of a bye in the upcoming American Athletic Conference (AAC) tournament, the top-ranked University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team now has the No. 1 overall seed in the Big Dance in its sights.