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'Pocket aces': Houston Gamblers select ex-Northwestern, NFL QB Clayton Thorson in USFL Draft

By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022

The Houston Gamblers selected ex-NFL quarterback Clayton Thorson in the first round of the inaugural USFL Draft on Feb. 22.

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'This award further highlights the success of our local maritime community': Port Houston head Guenther named to International Maritime Hall of Fame

By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022

The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey named Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther to the International Maritime Hall of Fame on Feb. 16, according to a press release.

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'There’s a lot of important things that need to happen': Cruz meets with Texas Southern University officials, students

By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz visited Texas Southern University on Feb. 22 where he met with students and campus officials to discuss a variety of issues.

City of Houston Childhood and Youth Committee met Feb. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 23, 2022

City of Houston Childhood and Youth Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 9.

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 23, 2022

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 9.

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'Ukrainians want to live in peace': Houstonians with connections to Ukraine monitor crisis

By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022

Houston is home to over 4,000 people with ties to Ukraine – and like their compatriots back home more than 6,000 miles away – they nervously wait as to what will be Russian President Vladimir Putin's next move.

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By Houston Daily reports | Feb 22, 2022

Charsie Mae Black (June 4, 1931 - February 19, 2022)

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By Houston Daily reports | Feb 22, 2022

Marvin Robbins Carter (December 11, 1942 - February 26, 2022)

Pet of the Week: Adela

By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Feb 22, 2022

Pet of the Week: Adela

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'A steadfast leader within the township': The Woodlands names new president, general manager

By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2022

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors has named Monique Sharp president and general manager of the master-planned community 30 miles north of Houston.

'Together we can continue to create a healthy, thriving community': Houston Food Bank marks 40th anniversary

By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2022

Turning 40 is a usually a time for self-reflection as it is a milestone, according to clinical psychologist Tricia Wolanin Psy.

'She deserves it more than any kid we’ve had': Foster sophomore Canales wins state wrestling championship

By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2022

Registering a third-place finish at state last year as a freshman, Foster High School’s Madison Canales promised herself that she’ll have a gold medal draped around her neck.

Dubious distinction: Houston makes nation's top 10 list for truck bottlenecks

By David Beasley | Feb 22, 2022

A national transportation group has given Houston the dubious distinction of making the nation's top 10 list of cities with the most truck bottlenecks, the Houston Chronicle reported.

'We’ll figure it out': Rockets rookie guard Green eyes return to dunk contest following disastrous performance

By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2022

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest thrusted the likes of Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins and Vince Carter into gravity-defying immortality, but you won't find Rockets rookie guard Jalen Green in that echelon.