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Khator: UH System 'will not support or use DEI statements or factors in hiring or promotion'
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) has joined several other public universities across the State of Texas in not considering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements in its hiring process, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Richie on upcoming tour with date in Houston: 'I’m inviting you to the party'
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2023
Two artists who played a huge role in bringing funk and disco music to mainstream audiences in the 1970s will perform in Houston this summer, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Abbott: 'Our first responders represent the very best of who we are'
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott graced the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) where he and City of Houston officials honored law enforcement and first responders on Monday, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Silas on Rockets' rare string of victories: 'We have a group that wants to do the right things'
By John Suayan | Mar 6, 2023
The Houston Rockets, owners of the worst record in the National Basketball Association (NBA) so far this season, completed a weekend road sweep of bitter division and intrastate rival San Antonio.
Clear Creek Independent School District on passing of longtime educator, coach: 'As one can imagine, this is a difficult time'
By John Suayan | Mar 6, 2023
A Houston-area school district is mourning the loss of a longtime middle school teacher and coach, Houston-based media outlets reported.
DeSantis during Houston stop: 'They know you don’t mess with Texas — and you don’t tread on Florida'
By John Suayan | Mar 6, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spent two days in the State of Texas in an effort to shore up support from fellow Republicans for what he calls a fight against the “woke” left.
Factors 'simply too extraordinary to overcome' force Baytown, Beaumont out of running for Battleship Texas
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2023
The Southeast Texas cities of Baytown and Beaumont are out of the running to become the new home of the Battleship Texas, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Woman on reuniting TSU bus driver with lost championship rings: 'He didn't think he'd ever see them again'
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2023
A Houston man felt relief and gratitude last month when a stranger reunited him with his prized possessions.
Sasser on final home game in UH uniform: 'Just all the love in Houston'
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2023
Mere days after the top-ranked University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team secured outright possession of its fourth American Athletic Conference (AAC) regular season title in half a decade, the Kelvin Sampson-led program gave seniors Marcus Sasser, Reggie Chaney and Darius Bowser a nice send-off on Thursday by defeating the Wichita State Shockers at home 83-66.
Oliverson: 'I’ve noticed a pattern of behavior that an appointed elections administrator in Harris County does a bad job'
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2023
Two Houston-area state lawmakers have authored measures in response to Harris County’s alleged mismanagement of elections, per a Texas Tribune article that was run by Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Houston Community College on nonrenewal of contract for leader: 'Chancellor Maldonado has had a notable nine-year run'
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2023
The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees elected to oust Dr. Cesar Maldonado as chancellor on Wednesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Kay on transition from North Shore to Rice: 'I’ve also got to practice what I preach to these kids'
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2023
An era at Galena Park North Shore High School has come to an end as longtime head football coach Jon Kay has decided to join the program at Rice University.
Turner: 'I've been hearing these rumors about TEA taking over the [Houston] school district'
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2023
The Houston Independent School District could come under the control of the State of Texas next week, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, the city’s media outlets reported.
Halliburton CEO Miller: New board appointees Weiss and Smith 'have direct experience running large businesses in complex industries'
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2023
Houston-based oil field service company Halliburton has made two appointments to its board of directors, according to a press release.
Pappas on fight to keep eateries at Hobby: 'It is not apples to apples … It's an apple and an orange'
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2023
The Houston City Council elected to revisit an item on Wednesday that could end a local popular restaurant group’s time at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) at a future meeting, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Sugar Land man hopes Kilimanjaro climb attempt inspires 'ripple' in organ donation
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2023
For Sugar Land resident Tom O’Driscoll, March 9 is a day he hopes to achieve what some 14,000 people have done: Reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Cornyn on de-escalation training act: 'We want to keep our law enforcement officials as long as we can'
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2023
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) was in Houston on Tuesday to discuss his new Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Berry: New Harris County initiative 'can help our election administrator run a smooth election'
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2023
The Harris County Commissioners Court approved a measure on Tuesday that calls for extra pay for county employees who lend a hand with elections, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
Sugar Land police on former officer killed in Philadelphia: 'Close to our hearts'
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2023
A suburban Houston law enforcement agency said it lost one of its own in a shooting at Temple University in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Nonprofit leader on encouraging underprivileged girls, women to pursue STEM: 'We’re trying to teach them how to eat for a lifetime'
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2023
A Houston-area nonprofit organization is focused on fostering an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among underprivileged girls and women, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.