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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.
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Quintanilla on late daughter's new album: 'The public still remembers Selena'
A new album from late Tejano superstar Selena will be released in April, the singer's father said. Abraham Quintanilla Jr. said during a virtual interview with Latin Groove News that the 13-track untitled album will contain what he calls "beautiful arrangements" of Selena's songs, according to San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
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'It doesn't leave a good feeling with you': Houston police officer faces child pornography charges
A six-year veteran of the Houston Police Department has been relieved of duty following his arrest last night (March 15) for alleged possession of child pornography.
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'The next thing you know, a gunshot just popped off': Customers take down sushi restaurant shooter
The spur-of-the-moment actions of customers at a River Oaks adjacent sushi restaurant last night (March 14) prevented a suspected shooter from committing any bloodshed.
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'Our family gained a remarkable son': Houston's first daughter ties the knot
Ashley Turner, the only child of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, tied the knot in a ceremony held on March 12.
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'Carrying big, heavy trophies never gets old': Third Ward neighbors Houston, Texas Southern score Big Dance invites
A pair of universities that call Houston's Third Ward neighborhood home have secured bids to this year's NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.
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'Affordable homes, affordable arts, affordable lifestyle': Nonprofit organization wants to repurpose old Missouri City shopping center
A Houston-area nonprofit organization wants to give an old Missouri City shopping center a new purpose when it comes to serving the community.