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Lee on endangered historical cemetery: 'We're in danger of losing some of the final resting spots of some people buried here'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
One of Houston's oldest black cemeteries has landed on a distinctive list, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
Allen on city lifeguard openings: 'We're not going to stop that until we're fully staffed'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
People will soon visit swimming pools to beat the heat, but the City of Houston's Parks and Recreation Department is grappling with a staff shortage, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Crash with 18-wheeler claims life of deputy: 'Our hearts are broken'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2022
A collision between a Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) patrol unit and an 18-wheeler in northwest Harris County on Wednesday (May 11) claimed the life of a deputy, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez's official Twitter account.
Pet of the Week: Charles
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | May 10, 2022
Pet of the Week: Charles
Hotez on positive COVID-19 test: 'I'm grateful to have been vaccinated/boosted'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2022
Dr. Peter Hotez, one of the leaders in the Houston medical community's fight against COVID-19, said on Monday (May 9) that he has tested positive for the illness but assured the public he's doing fine.
NRG's Knox on Fort Bend County power plant fire: 'There is no danger to the community'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2022
Authorities are investigating the cause of Sunday's (May 8) fire at an NRG power plant in Fort Bend County that required about 100 firefighters to extinguish, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Pasadena mayor on passing of 'Urban Cowboy' inspiration: 'It was my great honor to know this man most of my life'
By John Suayan | May 8, 2022
Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner led the city and the Houston area on Saturday (May 7) in paying tribute to the late country singer who served as the inspiration for the 1980 blockbuster "Urban Cowboy."
Grid manager on probable high demand during weekend hot spell: 'ERCOT will deploy all the tools available to us to manage the grid reliably'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is expecting an increase in the demand for power during a hot spell forecasted for Mother's Day weekend, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Pet of the Week: Pip
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | May 4, 2022
Pet of the Week: Pip
Mourner on children who perished in Galveston house fire: 'They’re in my prayers'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
Authorities released the identities of the two children who perished in Saturday's (April 30) house fire in Galveston, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Bernal on progress of Bush Airport construction project: 'We see some relief in sight'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
Since a $1.3 billion construction project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to consolidate Terminals D and E began, vehicular traffic has increased to the point lines stretch to the entrance of the airport and patience decreases among travelers.
Neighbor recalls fatal Galveston house fire: 'What room are the kids in?'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
Houston-based media outlets reported that a Galveston house fire on Saturday (April 30) claimed the lives of two children.
Johnson on new HPD auto safety initiative: 'The purpose is to prevent and deter the catalytic converter thefts'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
The Houston Police Department (HPD) hopes a new auto safety initiative will address the increase in catalytic converter thefts, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Pet of the Week: Wally
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Apr 29, 2022
Pet of the Week: Wally
Pet of the Week: Layla
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Apr 21, 2022
Pet of the Week: Layla
Wilfalk on sanitation worker shortage: 'It means that at times, at certain times throughout the week, services might get compromised'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2022
Houston's sanitation department is experiencing a labor shortage, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Pet of the Week: Sansa
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Apr 15, 2022
Pet of the Week: Sansa
Hamburger on life as six-time cancer survivor: 'I had to have an advantage over the average patient'
By John Suayan | Apr 14, 2022
A cancer diagnosis is scary, and Dr. Arthur Hamburger, of Houston, received – and survived – six of them, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Gaddis on successful search for sister: 'You have no idea how much that has meant to my family and I'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2022
The nearly monthlong search for a missing 39-year-old woman from League City has reached a successful conclusion and a happy ending for the woman's family, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. Caroline Gaddis was first reported missing on March 18 and was located in Tennessee last Friday (April 8), the station reported.
Compton on nurse killed in freeway shooting: 'It’s tragic for our whole family'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2022
Authorities said a shooting along a stretch of the Gulf Freeway in La Marque in Galveston County on Sunday (April 10) claimed the life of a 42-year-old woman who worked as a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) nurse at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported.