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Hamburger on life as six-time cancer survivor: 'I had to have an advantage over the average patient'
A cancer diagnosis is scary, and Dr. Arthur Hamburger, of Houston, received – and survived – six of them, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
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Kamin on Houston's first-ever paid parental leave policy: 'It’s time, and I am so thankful that we have the opportunity to do this'
The Houston City Council unanimously approved the city's first-ever paid parental leave policy on Wednesday (April 13), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Jordan on new role as GATE Energy CEO: 'I am both proud and excited to take the opportunity to step up'
Houston-based GATE Energy has named Lee Jordan as its new CEO, according to a company issued press release.
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Houston Happenings April 11-17
Houston Ghost Tour: Do you like being scared? Come join this tour of some of the most haunted spots in the park along with some thrilling ghost stories.
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Visit an art museum, a ghost tour or farmers market this week in Houston
Houston Events April 4-10
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Zambrano on late Tejano superstar Selena's impact: 'Seeing someone already achieve that makes me believe I can do the same'
Thursday (March 31) marks 27 years since Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez was murdered by her fan club president at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi. Though Selena is gone, she continues to influence lots of people, especially Houston musician Daisy Zambrano.
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Cortez on latest milestone in husband's recovery: 'Proud of this hero learning to use his hands again'
Cutting food is a simple task most people take for granted, but it means more for retired Houston police officer Ronny Cortez and his wife, Sheri. Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that Ronny Cortez, who was shot in the line of duty in 2017 and subsequently rendered a paraplegic, is able to use his hands again.
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Turner on trade mission: 'We look forward to strengthening our ties with Mexico'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is in the midst of an economic development mission in Mexico, according to the mayor's office.
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Houston Health Department on e-cigarette ban: 'While users inhale e-cigarette aerosol into their lungs, bystanders can also breathe in this aerosol'
The Houston City Council unanimously voted to impose a ban on e-cigarettes indoors Wednesday (March 30), according to reports from Houston-based media outlets. The ordinance, proposed by the Houston Health Department, prohibits e-cigs and vaping devices in places where tobacco products aren't allowed.
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Coffey on in-home services partnership: 'Our partnership with MedArrive will better connect vulnerable members'
Houston-based Molina Healthcare of Texas formed a partnership with New York City-based medical platform MedArrive earlier this month to serve Molina's at-risk members in the Greater Houston area, according to a press release.
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Webb on alopecia: 'It’s not my flaw, it’s my enhancement'
Sunday night's (March 27) Oscars brought to light the medical condition known as alopecia.
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Watch basketball and live music, eat crawfish and BBQ in Houston next week
Watch basketball and live music, eat crawfish and BBQ in Houston next week
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Sumners on mysterious red light: 'It's not a comet, it's not a shooting star, it's not an aurora'
Several Houstonians on Wednesday (March 23) night thought they were witnessing something out of a sci-fi movie when a mysterious red light was spotted in the skies, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets. News stations KHOU, KPRC, and KTRK were inundated by calls and messages from viewers wondering what was it that they were seeing outside.
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Turner on police pay raise: 'These negotiations are never easy, so I appreciate the collective effort'
Houston City Council on Wednesday (March 23) voted unanimously to approve a pay raise for the Houston Police Department, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Edwards on Houston mayoral run: 'We need big dreamers, but people who can execute on those visions'
A former member of Houston City Council has entered her name into the race to succeed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported that Amanda Edwards announced her candidacy for the city's highest office Wednesday (March 23).
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McKeon on TMC construction milestone: 'An integral milestone in the future of life science research and innovation'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Texas Medical Center Tuesday (March 22) in celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the health care district's new TMC3 Collaborative Building, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. According to KPRC, Turner helped mark the topping-out of the joint research building more than a year after ground was broken on the project.
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Fortenberry on anti-fentanyl campaign: 'The threshold of death is very thin'
Houston-area law enforcement agencies, along with their state and federal counterparts, have introduced a new campaign to address the spike in fentanyl usage and overdoses in the region, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. A partnership that includes the Houston Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), High-intensity Drug Trafficking Area program (HIDTA), Council on Recovery and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) spearheaded the "One Pill Can Pill" campaign, the station reported.
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Nelms on workplace shooting suspect: 'My client is presumed innocent just like anyone that is charged with a crime'
A state district judge ruled Friday (March 18) to keep the bond for a 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his supervisor earlier this week at $500,000, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. Montavius Wright faces a homicide charge for allegedly killing 48-year-old Doran Kelly at an office building in Houston's Greenway Plaza on Wednesday (March 16).
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Houston emergency management on smoky conditions: 'Stay indoors or limit your time outdoors'
The impact of wildfires in central west Texas is being felt in the Houston area as strong winds delivered clouds of smoke from more than 350 miles away. According to the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, individuals who suffer from respiratory conditions should take extra precautions.
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University of Houston-Downtown's Lemke on lack of grocers: 'The consumer base to support those institutions isn’t present in those neighborhoods'
The ubiquitous sight of fast food establishments in the southwest Houston neighborhood that's home to his church has the Reverend Brandon Washington taking the initiative to teach his congregants the benefits of healthy eating.