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News from April 2023
Pappas counsel on decision to temporarily pull Hobby lawsuit: 'The necessary witnesses who made the decision on this government procurement are not in our city'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2023
Legal counsel for Pappas Restaurants temporarily rescinded the Houston-based company’s lawsuit against the City of Houston arising from a lucrative, yet controversial concessions contract for William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), per media outlets’ reports.
Local ice cream shop seeks to help special needs youth prepare for the workforce with career readiness fair on May 6
By Press Release | Apr 26, 2023
Eager to extend the same support to the community, Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is hosting a Career Readiness Fair on Saturday, May 6th at 11am at their Katy location.
Bird strikes force pair of United flights to return to IAH: 'We heard a loud pop and you could feel something'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2023
Bird strikes forced a couple of United Airlines (UA) flights to make emergency landings at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on Tuesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
It’s time to solve the Texas nursing shortage together
By Rachel Hammon | Apr 26, 2023
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, 23,000 registered nursing positions currently remain unfilled across the state.
Grissom on NFL Draft party: 'We know it will be the premier destination for all Texans fans'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2023
The Houston Texans are inviting fans to the Miller Outdoor Theatre at Hermann Park for its National Football League (NFL) Draft Party on Thursday.
Stone on new Rockets head coach Udoka: 'Ime’s intelligence, drive and toughness were the traits we were looking for'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2023
The Houston Rockets officially announced the hiring of Ime Udoka as the 15th head coach in franchise history on Tuesday, per a press release.
City of Houston City Council met Feb. 7 & 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2023
City of Houston City Council met Feb. 7 & 8
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met March 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2023
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, March 23
Trustees approve redistricting map that 'actually rebalances [HCC] as a system'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2023
The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees voted 8-1 to approve a new voter map at its Wednesday, April 19 meeting, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Celtics guard White on Rockets' hiring of former coach Udoka: 'I am happy for him and wish him nothing but the best'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2023
Some Boston Celtics players recently weighed in on the Houston Rockets’ purported hiring of their former head coach, Ime Udoka.
GoFundMe for man killed following Swift concert nets multiple $13 donations: 'Swifties stick together'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2023
It’s common knowledge among Swifties, or the most devoted fans of Taylor Swift, that the pop superstar’s lucky number is 13.
HOW MANY MORE? Rally in Austin, TX planning for huge crowds on April 29
By Press Release | Apr 25, 2023
The rally will highlight the humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border, and call for specific actions by state officials, including to declare an invasion by Mexican crime cartels, seize their assets, and enact legislation (HB 20) that will create a Texas Border Protection Unit to repel illegal border crossers.
Double digit water rate increase for Houstonians
By Bill King | Apr 25, 2023
Many Houstonians recently received a letter from the City of Houston informing them that there would be an automatic increase of 9.2% to water and sewer rates, effective April 1. However, if you read the fine print carefully, the actual increase will be substantially more than that.
Reid releases a new album containing a collection of his favorite recordings: 'Digging into these songs again after so long was a labor of love and fun'
By Gregory Burnett | Apr 25, 2023
West Texas native Rusty Reid is a singer-songwriter whose musical style marries indie folk, country and rock.
Ralph Franklin Coleman
By Houston Daily Report | Apr 25, 2023
September 9, 1933 - April 19, 2023 (89 years old)
Daisy Mae Dishongh
By Houston Daily Report | Apr 25, 2023
June 3, 1934 - April 18, 2023 (88 years old)
Venancio Manuel Landaverde Trejo
By Houston Daily Report | Apr 25, 2023
May 11, 1927 - April 21, 2023 (95 years old)
