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'We want to build a future business city': Houston landmark to get new life
By Zachary Richter | Feb 10, 2022
The River Oaks Theater, a revered Houston landmark, will be given new life as a part of Star Cinema Grill's roster of venues.
'It is time to take our city back': Houston unveils new $44 million anti-crime initiative
By Zachary Richter | Feb 10, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Feb. 2 announced a new $44 million crime-fighting initiative.
'All illegal aliens will be deported': Gubernatorial candidate Huffines blasts Biden, Abbott on policy allowing immigrants to enter country illegally
By Zachary Richter | Feb 4, 2022
Texas gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines is going on the offensive, blasting Gov. Greg Abbott and tethering him to President Joe Biden when it comes to the policy of allowing immigrants into the country illegally.
Burkhead runs for career-high 149 yards as Texans stun Chargers 41-29
By Zachary Richter | Dec 29, 2021
With several players out because of COVID-19, the Houston Texans stunned the heavily favored Los Angeles Chargers 41-29 in their penultimate home game of the 2021 season on Dec. 26.
Downtown Galveston turns back the clock with 'Dickens on the Strand'
By Zachary Richter | Dec 1, 2021
Even though the annual festival of Dickens on the Strand was canceled last year, it is back with an improved version, and yes, the Scotch eggs will be there.
'She made people a priority': Educator credited with turning Houston's Furr High School around, dies
By Zachary Richter | Nov 26, 2021
Bertie Simmons, known for making a difference at the Houston Independent School District and having spent 17 years as the principal, died at the age of 87 on Nov. 19.
'Outstanding choice': Rice University promotes provost DesRoches to presidency
By Zachary Richter | Nov 19, 2021
Reginald DesRoches, the present provost of Rice University, has been selected to be the next president of the university as per the announcement made on Nov. 11.
Turner honors World Series bet with Atlanta mayor: 'I hope your team enjoys a taste of Houston'
By Zachary Richter | Nov 6, 2021
Atlanta won the World Series, and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner lost his wager to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
'It's a global issue': Port Houston sees record number of shipment containers
By Zachary Richter | Nov 5, 2021
This marks the seventh consecutive month that Port Houston has seen double-digit growth in the number of shipping containers at its site.
'An unbelievable day for Rice athletics': Rice University all set to join American Athletic Conference
By Zachary Richter | Nov 4, 2021
Rice University is one of the American Athletic Conference's newest member schools.
'You have to wear this outfit for every game now': Hidalgo runs half marathon dressed as ALCS-winning Astros player
By Zachary Richter | Nov 4, 2021
In the spirit of Halloween and the Houston Astros' World Series run, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo competed in the Houston Half Marathon & 10K dressed as an American League Championship Series-winning Astros player.
University of Houston men's basketball tabbed to win conference as 'preseason favorite'
By Zachary Richter | Oct 21, 2021
As per the American Athletic Conference Coaches' Preseason Poll, the University of Houston's Men's Basketball program has grabbed the "preseason favorite" position for the third time in a row.
'A man was set up by a corrupt police officer': Texas State Parole Board recommends posthumous pardon for George Floyd
By Zachary Richter | Oct 6, 2021
George Floyd was apparently framed in a drug bust way back in 2004, according to a public defender. The arresting officer, in the drug-raid case, was later charged in connection to a murder case. The Texas State Parole Board recommended that Floyd should receive a full posthumous pardon and has now forwarded the recommendation to the governor.
Texas lawmakers add a new congressional district to Houston as city 'becomes most diverse in America'
By Zachary Richter | Oct 1, 2021
On Sept. 27, a new congressional map was proposed by Texas lawmakers, whereby Austin and Houston received two new districts for the next decade. This will bring the total to 38 and will most definitely threaten Democratic incumbents.
'A real honor and a privilege': Houston Sports Authority introduces 2021 class of inductees
By Zachary Richter | Sep 24, 2021
On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority introduced its 2021 class of inductees, and the theme is "deuces wild."
Houston 'raises awareness' for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by lighting city's landmarks
By Zachary Richter | Sep 16, 2021
Former President Barack Obama had declared the month of September to be the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the year 2012 to increase awareness.
Abbott signs Damon Allen bail reform bill to 'ensure Texas communities are safe, secure'
By Zachary Richter | Sep 16, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott came to Houston on Sept. 13 for a visit during which he signed the Damon Allen Act into a bail reform bill.
'Conditions remain dangerous' as Hurricane Nicholas makes its way to Texas
By Zachary Richter | Sep 16, 2021
The exact location of the landfall of Nicholas was approximately 10 miles west-southwest of Sargent Beach, gushing in with winds of 75 mph. However, just hours after it hit the land, it was categorized as a tropical storm with winds of 70 mph.
Abbott calls for 'third special legislative session' of the Texas Legislature
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a third special legislative session, and there are five agenda items.
Abbott 'proud' to sign highly controversial voting bill into law
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has placed his signature on Senate Bill 1 on Sept. 7 after three months and two special sessions. It is supposed to take effect three months after the special legislative session, which will be right before the 2022 primary elections.