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News from 2021
'Congrats': Texans nominate North Shore HC Kay for 2021 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 14, 2021
North Shore head football coach Jon Kay is the Houston nominee for the 2021 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year.
'One for the ages': DCC men's basketball coach Coleman enjoys busy summer
By John Suayan | Jul 14, 2021
In the first post-COVID-19 summer in which life has returned close to normal, Dallas Christian College men’s basketball head coach Dwight Coleman has been out and about.
'Let's get to work': Bill to give retired teachers in Texas cost of living adjustment check fails to make it to the House
By Art Benavidez | Jul 13, 2021
A bill that had the support of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle would have given retired educators in Texas an added check to help with the inflated cost of living.
Abbott issues directives to PUC to 'increase power generation capacity and ensure the reliability of the Texas power grid'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to take several actions that are intended to strengthen the reliability of the Texas energy grid, especially those dealing with the unreliable nature of intermittent generators like solar and wind power.
Houston holds ceremony for renovated Hartman Park, 'the center of life here in this community'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 13, 2021
The city recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new playground at Hartman Park.
Policy analyst: COVID-19 deaths by ethnicity 'more nuanced' than wider narrative
By John Breslin | Jul 13, 2021
Raw data on COVID-19 deaths by ethnicity in Texas and across the U.S. reveals a "very different" and more nuanced picture than the narrative that minority communities are disproportionately affected by the virus, according to one public policy analyst.
'You make Texas proud': Abbott wishes Ms. Wheelchair Texas luck in national competition
By Bob Pepalis | Jul 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott played host to Ms. Wheelchair Texas USA 2021 Whitney Lavender at the Capitol in Austin on July 8, a week before she represents the state in the national competition.
'I'm extremely excited and blessed': Katy volleyball star Gamble commits to Northwestern State University
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2021
Katy senior-to-be middle blocker and outside hitter Jordan Gamble has selected Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana as the school where she’ll continue her academic and athletic careers.
'I had a gut feeling': Anderson pledges to the University of Oregon
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2021
Speedy Katy senior-to-be wideout Nicholas “Nic” Anderson selected Oregon out of a mountain of collegiate offers because of what he calls “the feel.”
'Committed': Harvey pledges to Louisiana Tech University
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2021
All it took was one visit to the Louisiana Tech University campus in Ruston for Fort Bend Ridge Point offensive lineman Calvin Harvey to make up his mind on where he’ll be in the fall of 2022.
'What a year': VYPE names first-time state champion Second Baptist Private School Softball Team of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2021
About two months since clinching its first state crown, the Second Baptist softball program earned another honor it can be proud of: VYPE Private School Softball Team of the Year.
'No. 2 pitcher in the country': Simpson named VYPE's Public School Softball Player of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2021
In her senior season pitching for the state champion Barbers Hill Lady Eagles softball team, Sophia Simpson was a force to be reckoned with.
'An unreal opportunity': VYPE names UT-bound hurler Harrison Private School Baseball Player of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2021
University of Texas-bound Luke Harrison was a two-time winner at the 2021 VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine last month.
'Winner': VYPE names former Barbers Hill slugger Cauley Public School Baseball Player of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2021
Already a state champion, former Barbers Hill shortstop Cameron “Cam” Cauley added another honor to a well-accomplished prep career in the form of VYPE’s Public School Baseball Player of the Year.
Cisneros 'pleased' to support ALMAAHH's plan to build Latin cultural center in Houston with matching grant
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Plans to build a new Latin cultural arts center are moving forward after the Houston City Council approved the initiative lead by a nonprofit called Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH).
'I'm all in': West announces bid for Texas governor
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has thrown his name in the hat with the announcement he's running for governor against Republican counterpart and current Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in the gubernatorial primary.
Abbott: PUC needs to 'take immediate action' to improve electric reliability in Texas
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) wants to see big strides taken toward more reliable electricity for residents of the Lone Star State and has come up with a list of demands he expects the Public Utility Commission of Texas to follow.
'Just what we need:' Eternal Gandhi Museum to open its doors in Houston
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 11, 2021
Houston will soon see the doors of the Eternal Gandhi Museum open to the public with the goal of preserving the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.
'Wish you well:' Nelson will not seek re-election for Texas Senate
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 11, 2021
State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston) gave his well wishes to State Sen. Jane Nelson as she announces her decision not to seek re-election in 2022.
'We stand in solidarity with the Haitian people': Jackson Lee expresses support for Haiti following president's assassination
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) has voiced her condolences and support for the people of Haiti following the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.