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"Access 360 Care" announces Ty Jelinek as new CEO
By Houston Daily | Sep 23, 2023
Access 360 Care, a post-acute healthcare provider, has announced Ty Jelinek as its new CEO. Jelinek expressed his excitement and confidence in his new role, highlighting his clear vision for the organization's future and his plan to help patients achieve their full health potential. He emphasized the importance of treating patients as complex individuals, taking into account their mind, body, and spirit.
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County peps additional fleet ahead of Beyonce weekend shows
By Houston Daily | Sep 20, 2023
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Houston (METRO) is gearing up for one of the most highly anticipated concerts of the year as thousands of fans prepare to flock to NRG Stadium for Beyoncé's shows this weekend. In order to accommodate the large number of concert-goers, METRO has expanded its fleet and is offering various transportation options to and from the venue. This is an effort to alleviate the expected congestion on Houston's typically busy roads and freeways.
Texas Department of Public Safety promotes Wakeman to major, first woman in organization history to hold position
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 19, 2023
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the promotion of Texas Ranger Captain Wende O. Wakeman to the rank of major, giving Wakeman the distinction of being the first female Texas Ranger in the state law enforcement agency’s 200-year history, according to a press release.
Galveston County Health District warns about vibrio after resident dies from eating raw oysters
By Houston Daily | Sep 15, 2023
The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) is warning residents about the dangers of vibrio vulnificus after a man died from an infection caused by consuming raw oysters. Vibrio can be found in coastal waters, including warm, salt water and brackish water, and is transferred to humans through raw or undercooked shellfish. The rise in vibrio infections in the U.S. has been attributed to unusually warm ocean temperatures. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory on September 1st.
Galveston County Health District warns about vibrio after resident dies from eating raw oysters
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 13, 2023
The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) is alerting the public to take precautions against vibrio vulnificus after a man perished from an infection after consuming raw oysters, according to a press release. Vibrio can be found in coastal waters, including warm, salt water and brackish water, or a combination of salt water and fresh water and is transferred to humans through raw or undercooked shellfish, according to GCHD.
Finner: 'I ask our city to pray for him and members of his family as we seek justice in this incident'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 8, 2023
Houston Chief of Police Troy Finner is appealing for prayers for an officer who lost his mother in a crash Sept. 7 that was allegedly caused by a pair of carjacking suspects evading arrest.
Brazoria County sheriff on former sheriff's passing: 'He exemplified the true essence of a law enforcement officer'
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 7, 2023
Brazoria County is mourning the loss of former sheriff and judge Emory Joseph “E.J.” King, who died on Aug. 1 at the age of 79. According to an Aug. 2 Facebook post on the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) page, Sheriff Leonard “Bo” Stallman remembered his predecessor for “his unwavering commitment to public service and his immeasurable contributions.”
'We're grateful for the continued support of the Cleverley Stone Foundation' Houston Food Bank head says on Houston Restaurant Weeks' 20th anniversary
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 1, 2023
Today marks the start of the 20th annual Houston Restaurant Weeks, Houston Food Bank's major annual fundraiser and an event that originally began as a weeklong celebration but has since grown to run through the Labor Day holiday
Harris County Public Health official: 'Just wash the fruits and vegetables' to avoid common summertime illness
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 19, 2023
An increase in infections caused by an intestinal parasite has caused health officials in Harris and Fort Bend counties to urge the public to be diligent about washing fruits, vegetables and their hands. Cases of cyclosporiasis typically increase between April and August, and are associated with consumption of fresh produce.
Leela James is back with a new single and video, 'Right Back In It'
By Press Release | Jul 14, 2023
Houston, Texas- The summer is about to heat up with R&B and soul singer-songwriter Leela James’ new single and video, “Right Back In It”.
Finner on Rudy Farias case: 'We're going to work our way through, it takes a little while'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 6, 2023
Houston Chief of Police Troy Finner cautioned on Thursday the investigation into the Rudy Farias missing person case has just begun, warning “it takes a while,” per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. Farias was alleged to have gone missing when he was 15 years old in 2015, but the Houston Police Department (HPD) said he returned home shortly after the law enforcement agency was informed of his disappearance.
Zendt on drowning death of toddler at Moody Gardens: 'This is a situation that is difficult for anyone to process'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 3, 2023
Moody Gardens President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John Zendt called the fatal drowning of 4-year-old Asher Rayburn in a swimming pool at the Moody Gardens Hotel at the beginning of the Fourth of July weekend “a situation that is difficult for anyone to process,” per a press release that was issued by the Galveston-based nonprofit organization.
Museum of Fine Arts director: Paintings to tour Houston museum 'shown together outside Los Angeles for the very first time in this century'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 29, 2023
Gary Tinterow, the director at the Museum of Fine Arts, said that 46 works of art from the Hammer Museum at UCLA will tour the MFA in Houston.
Houston Airport System's Bernal on grandmother's alleged abandonment of young granddaughter at IAH: 'Three airline employees noticed a child crying in Terminal A'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 23, 2023
Authorities arrested a woman on Tuesday for allegedly leaving her young granddaughter stranded at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
HPD after termination of officer who allegedly shot wife in face: 'We ask the community to pray for her and her family'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 22, 2023
The Houston Police Department (HPD) terminated an officer on Tuesday who is alleged to have shot his wife in the face, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
The HAY Center's Green on groundbreaking of new facility: 'No foster youth should face homelessness simply because they turn 18'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 21, 2023
A Harris County program that assists foster youth as they ease into adulthood broke ground on a new facility on Friday, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Hotez on alleged refusal to debate prominent anti-vaccination figure RFK Jr.: 'I offered to go on Joe Rogan but not to turn it into the ‘Jerry Springer Show’'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 21, 2023
Houston-based media outlets reported that a prominent Texas Medical Center (TMC) physician and researcher who stood at the forefront of the Houston medical community’s fight against COVID-19 claims he was confronted at his residence after a tense social media exchange.
Turner on late Houston rap icon Big Pokey, 45: 'Though many called him ‘low key,’ his presence was larger than life'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 20, 2023
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was among the slew of high-profile personalities who expressed their sadness over the passing of Houston rapper Big Pokey.
Finner at services for late K-9 officer: 'We’re standing as a family'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 16, 2023
The Houston Police Department (HPD) held a memorial service on Friday for a canine (K-9) officer that perished inside its handler’s patrol unit earlier this week.
'Aron was in distress': HPD K-9 officer perishes in unit after handler's engine shuts off
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 14, 2023
The Houston Police Department (HPD) is mourning the loss of a canine (K-9) officer after the animal perished inside its handler’s patrol unit, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.