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News from 2021
'I had an amazing team': Nimitz grad Stewart earns German Football League Championship title
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Nimitz High grad Darrell Stewart now has in hand the German Football League (GFL) championship that he always saw for himself.
'I could feel the love': Kilgore College's McCoy commits to University of Houston
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Kilgore College star receiver Willie McCoy has verbally committed to Houston, giving the Cougars their eighth recruit in a still growing 2022 class.
Pearland's Sherman named one of area's 'senior sleepers'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Pearland star linebacker Kvon Sherman isn’t a secret anymore.
Houston adds color to intersection to 'create better visibility for all road users'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Two city departments have painted sections of the intersection at Fulton Street and Quitman Street in hopes to protect cyclists and pedestrians against ongoing traffic.
Houston Texans wide receiver Moore promoted to active roster after 'phenomenal' performance
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Moore is quickly making a lasting impression on team officials.
'He gives us the best chance to win': Texans to retain Taylor as starting QB upon return from injury
By John Suayan | Oct 17, 2021
Houston Texans head coach David Culley said that the team will retain Tyrod Taylor as starting quarterback once the 11th-year pro returns from injury.
College Park's Palmer named 'Girl Athlete of the Week' following Lady Cavalier's win against rival The Woodlands
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 17, 2021
Paige Palmer, a Lady Cavaliers outside hitter for College Park High School, recently helped the team achieve a pair of District 13-6A wins last week over rival The Woodlands, earning her the title of Texas Sports Nation's Girl athlete of the week, according to a report by the Houston Chronicle.
'I did my job': Covenant Christian's Kade Houston leads Cougars to win
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Kade Houston feels an obligation to be everywhere for his Conroe Covenant Christian team.
'Can't wait for March': New athletes to be inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame
By John Kelly | Oct 17, 2021
A trio of athletes with Houston connections have been named to the 2022 class of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
'I'm not 100%': Forearm injury keeps right-hander McCullers off Astros ALCS roster
By John Suayan | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Astros on Oct. 15 released their roster for the American League Championship Series with a notable absence: Starting pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr.
'We always rise': Turner discusses unity, resiliency in State of the City Address
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his State of the City address on Oct. 13.
'A huge impact': Houston Food Bank feeds 500,000 through partnership with Amazon
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
A partnership with Amazon has allowed the Houston Food Bank to deliver nearly 500,000 meals to families, children and senior citizens in the Houston area.
Texas father-son team take on 'Top Chef'
By Steven Hughes | Oct 17, 2021
A Texas father and son are showing their cooking skills on "Top Chef," a culinary competition.
Houston Rockets host Filipino Heritage Night on Oct. 28
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Rockets have designated Oct. 28 as Filipino Heritage Night.
Houston Police Department welcomes 250th class of graduating cadets 'serving the most diverse city in this nation'
By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Police Department welcomed its 250th cadet class to the department, as graduating cadets officially earned their badges earlier this week.
'We value every individual': Southwest Airlines complies with federal vaccine mandate, defies Abbott's ban on mandates
By David Beasley | Oct 17, 2021
Southwest Airlines, headquartered in Dallas and serving in Houston, is complying with a federal mandate that all employees receive COVID-19 vaccinations, defying Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates.
Texans quarterback Mills makes comeback against New England 'coming off a bad loss'
By David Beasley | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Texans didn't win in game five against the New England Patriots. But for quarterback Davis Mills, it was a sort of redemption coming off a poor performance against the Buffalo Bills the week before.
'That's how Houston gets it done': Abbott extends waiver for truckers at Port of Houston
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has extended a waiver for another 30 days on the number of federally regulated hours that truck drivers can work around Houston in an effort to keep cargo moving through the Port of Houston that has seen record-setting cargo volume, according to the State of the Port Address delivered by Chairman Ric Campo.
ATF Special Agent: Houston 'ground zero' for auto switch devices on firearms
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Police Department has released bodycam footage of an officer being fatally wounded, his partner injured while trying to serve an arrest warrant.
Harris County Sheriff's Office chief praises new 'anti-crime' initiative
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced a new initiative to address crime through a county program known as "environmental design."