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Abbott’s ‘2022 Report to the People of Texas’ touts the state’s lead in the nation
By Tamara Browning | Feb 18, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promoted Texas’ leading of the nation in the economy, jobs, industry, infrastructure, people and education in his “2022 Report to the People of Texas” released on Feb. 8.
Memorial Hermann Health System’s leaked patient information not subject to ‘actual or attempted misuse’
By Tamara Browning | Feb 13, 2022
The over 6,000 patients of Memorial Hermann Health System whose information was leaked because of a technological security breach are being assured the information hasn’t been misused and are being given a way to get more information.
Texans head coach Smith feels responsibility to bring fans back to 'the stands'
By Tamara Browning | Feb 11, 2022
New Houston Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith is hoping to bring the fans back to "the stands.”
‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale wagers over $4 million for Bengals Super Bowl win
By Tamara Browning | Feb 10, 2022
A Texas furniture magnate and philanthropist who goes by the household name of “Mattress Mack” has wagered a $4.5 million bet that the Cincinnati Bengals will win Super Bowl LVI over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Houston police seek ID help for two suspects in city's first homicide of 2022
By Tamara Browning | Jan 6, 2022
The Houston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in the fatal shooting of a woman Jan. 1 at a local bar, the city’s first homicide of 2022.
Criminal investigation underway after Harris County sheriff's sergeant was allegedly 'sexually assaulted'
By Tamara Browning | Dec 12, 2021
Total bond of $3.5 million has been set for a man charged with sexually assaulting a Harris County sheriff’s sergeant in her office.
Kinder among richest in America, sets an example ‘of giving back’
By Tamara Browning | Oct 15, 2021
An award winning executive chairman of “one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America” is among Houston’s richest Americans.
Turner: Huntington at Bay Area development not ‘recommended for funding’
By Tamara Browning | Oct 14, 2021
A housing community that was to create 148, one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors near Clear Lake and other southern communities of Houston has lost support from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in the wake of accusations of a controversial deal.
Castex-Tatum calls for residents to pick up ‘185 pieces of litter’ to note city’s 185th anniversary
By Tamara Browning | Oct 10, 2021
A Houston city official who was appointed in September 2020 by Mayor Sylvester Turner to lead a citywide anti-litter campaign is encouraging residents to couple the crusade with the city’s 185th anniversary.
Fletcher remembers late sheriff’s deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal as ‘remarkable hero’
By Tamara Browning | Oct 1, 2021
A U.S. representative from Texas has remembered the sacrifice made by a Harris County sheriff’s deputy who made headlines when he was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 27, 2019.
Late HPD senior officer ‘Bill’ Jeffrey remembered as giving ‘life of service’
By Tamara Browning | Oct 1, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has remembered the late Houston Police Department Senior Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey as one who gave himself to the city.
Abbott: Wayward Democrats need ‘to return to work’
By Tamara Browning | Aug 12, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott implored Texas Democrats to do their jobs in light of the Supreme Court of Texas’ denial on Aug. 9 of their request to overturn Abbott’s June veto of funding legislative pay.
Jackson Lee: Leland ‘was a true visionary’
By Tamara Browning | Aug 12, 2021
The current Texas U.S. Representative for the 18th Congressional District has noted the legacy of her predecessor as the 32nd anniversary of his death was observed.
A&M’s Michael Nelson: Distributors ‘caught in the middle’ of Amazon’s B2B expansion
By Tamara Browning | Jun 9, 2021
A managing director with a company that helps “distressed and healthy” companies meet operational challenges has given his take on the vulnerability of distributors in light of Amazon’s expansion into Business-to-Business commerce.
Fletcher: Child tax credit sets ‘children up for success’
By Tamara Browning | May 12, 2021
A United States Congresswoman from Texas is praising a part of the American Rescue Plan after an announcement from Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig saying monthly payments from the new child tax credit will start in July.