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Guns N' Roses adds Houston to world tour: 'Welcome to another epic trip around the globe'
By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2023
Best-selling hard rock band Guns N’ Roses (GNR) will visit Houston as part of their ongoing world tour, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Young Valentine's Day shooting victim's father on memorial trail ride: 'Everyone is here gathering just to show that justice wasn't served for my daughter'
By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2023
The family of a little girl who was fatally shot in the parking lot of a southeast Houston bank on Valentine’s Day more than a year ago marked the first anniversary of the horrific tragedy with a trail ride on Sunday, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
UH on cubs at Houston Zoo: 'We're proud to have them as representations of the Cougar pride'
By John Suayan | Feb 21, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) and the Houston Zoo have invited the public to view the school’s newest live mascot and his brother, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
WNBA's Mercury on one-year agreement with Griner: 'The moment BG steps back on the court will be one you never forget'
By John Suayan | Feb 21, 2023
A one-year agreement has reunited Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star and Houston native Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury.
Rebooted Roughnecks stay perfect after COVID hiatus: 'First win of the season, we still have a long way to go'
By John Suayan | Feb 20, 2023
The Houston Roughnecks continued from where they left off nearly three years ago when the first-time revived XFL joined the rest of the sports world in cancelling or postponing play in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hines CEO on namesake founder's legacy: 'My father and his team really perfected the art of working with the architect'
By John Suayan | Feb 20, 2023
Glance at each of Houston’s three skylines, and it’s likely locals and visitors wonder who’s responsible for their numerous towering office buildings.
Hidalgo on comptroller's police defunding claims: 'They are quite literally disenfranchising a county larger than 25 states'
By John Suayan | Feb 17, 2023
Harris County is pursuing legal action in response to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ discovery that it defunded law enforcement, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Ogg: 'Let's store guns safely in Harris County'
By John Suayan | Feb 17, 2023
In an effort to properly address gun violence in the Houston area, local leaders have purchased around 1,000 gun safes to give away to residents free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Mother on delivery driver's heroism after alleged carjacking: 'I hope God blesses him in every single way'
By John Suayan | Feb 16, 2023
A Houston mother is grateful toward a delivery driver for helping her following a carjacking, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Double amputee high school QB Hodge on commitment to Tyler Junior College: 'I am so ready'
By John Suayan | Feb 16, 2023
Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 220 pounds, Houston Christian High School senior quarterback Calder Hodge resembles the typical player in the National Football League (NFL). But what sets Hodge apart from his peers on the prep gridiron is that he’s a double amputee, Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported.
Gallegos on Houston mayoral bid: 'What I bring is over nine years’ experience in the trenches making a difference'
By John Suayan | Feb 15, 2023
A member of the Houston City Council has entered his name onto the list of people looking to succeed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
McIngvale on lawsuit against Harris County: 'It's about the election process'
By John Suayan | Feb 15, 2023
A famed furniture store proprietor’s lawsuit seeks access to public election records in hopes of finding out what plagued the recent contest in Harris County, per Houston-based media outlets.
Gonzalez on FBI review of Harris County Jail deaths: 'I want our community to fully trust our commitment to transparency and full accountability'
By John Suayan | Feb 14, 2023
The country’s top law enforcement agency approved Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez’s request on Monday to investigate two in-jail custody deaths at the Harris County Jail, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Astros' Brown on five-year contract extension for hurler Javier: 'We are really excited about signing him to a long-term deal'
By John Suayan | Feb 14, 2023
A key member of the Houston Astros’ starting rotation has been awarded an extension, per a report on the incumbent World Series champions’ website.
Hegar: Harris County constable's complaint 'provides evidence of a reduction of funding for a law enforcement agency'
By John Suayan | Feb 13, 2023
Texas’ top revenue estimator said on Friday that Harris County is slashing police budgets despite local leaders’ assertions they weren’t, per a press release.
Hurts on Super Bowl defeat: 'You either win or you learn'
By John Suayan | Feb 13, 2023
At just 24 years old, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lived the dream of many young boys across the country: Playing in the Super Bowl.
Hidalgo: Major expansion of inmate program 'is one step forward' in addressing jail overcrowding
By John Suayan | Feb 10, 2023
Harris County leaders announced plans to address overcrowding at the Harris County Jail on Thursday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
NFL award recognizes Texans' Ryans as best assistant coach: 'That's why we got him'
By John Suayan | Feb 10, 2023
New Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is having quite the start to the month of February.
Co-owner of Shaq-affiliated chicken restaurant on looming grand opening: 'We’ve been looking forward to this day since we signed the lease for the store'
By John Suayan | Feb 9, 2023
The Houston outpost of a fast-casual restaurant brand owned by former National Basketball Association (NBA) big man Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal is expected to open this month – and while the exact date for the grand opening isn’t known yet – the people behind Big Chicken are in the process of assembling the team that’ll work on Westheimer Road near the South Gessner Road intersection, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Attorney on Harris County in-custody deaths: 'It all starts with being understaffed and underfunded'
By John Suayan | Feb 8, 2023
An attorney with the Harris County Deputies Organization said on Tuesday a lack of resources – not training for jailers – factored into the recent deaths at the Harris County Jail, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. “It all starts with being understaffed and underfunded,” Robin Foster said, according to KPRC.