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'They already feel like family': Kingwood High School senior to play softball at Louisiana Tech
By George Willis | Feb 15, 2022
Mary Martinez hit two home runs recently and neither took place on the softball field.
'He meant a lot': Galloway remembered for service, mentorship
By George Willis | Feb 5, 2022
Charles Galloway had a successful career in the corporate world but didn't feel fulfilled. So he left his high-paying white-collar job in finance to pursue his passion. He worked for the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office for more than a decade, serving his community with honor.
Huffman wins Houston City Council seat: 'I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work'
By George Willis | Jan 31, 2022
Mary Nan Huffman won the special election for Houston’s City Council District G and will fill the seat vacated by Greg Travis.
Memorial Drive tunnels to open this spring
By George Willis | Jan 30, 2022
Houstonians can enjoy a preview of the much-anticipated Memorial Drive tunnels through Memorial Park during a public walk-through scheduled for Feb. 5.
Houston inflation continues to rise
By George Willis | Jan 18, 2022
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) continued its historic rise in the two months ending in December 2021, increasing another 0.7% in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area. The numbers calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics were influenced by higher prices for all items except food and energy.
Turner among mayors pushing for voting rights legislation: 'Voting rights are under historic attack'
By George Willis | Jan 12, 2022
Eight Texas mayors, including Houston’s Sylvester Turner, are among a group of 151 mayors nationally pushing the U.S. Senate to address voting rights legislation.
City of Houston: Don't use QR codes for parking fees
By George Willis | Jan 12, 2022
If you see a parking pay station in downtown Houston that says you can pay by scanning a QR code, don’t use it.
Houston extends deal with ShotSpotter: 'These are neighborhoods that have a lot of challenges that result in violence'
By George Willis | Jan 11, 2022
Houston’s city council overwhelmingly approved a $3.5 million contract for gunshot technology in the city that some say is a waste of city funds.
Fortin selected for Canadian camp
By George Willis | Jan 10, 2022
Rice University soccer goalkeeper Ann Stephanie Fortin was selected to participate in the Canadian Under-20 Women's Camp.
'A sad day': Beads in short supply for Galveston Mardi Gras
By George Willis | Jan 10, 2022
What would Mardi Gras be without beads? It’s a frightening thought, but a possibility with Mardi Gras Galveston six weeks away.
'Help us bring awareness': Harris County sets Human Trafficking Awareness Day for Jan. 11
By George Willis | Jan 9, 2022
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Jan. 4 to proclaim Tuesday, Jan. 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
'A tremendous honor': Andre Johnson among 15 finalists for NFL Hall of Fame
By George Willis | Jan 8, 2022
Andre Johnson, one of the best players in the history of the Houston Texans franchise, is one step closer to be voted into the National Football League Hall of Fame.
'We did it hotties': Megan Thee Stallion graduates from Texas Southern
By George Willis | Dec 18, 2021
Popular rapper Megan Thee Stallion fulfilled a promise she made to herself by earning her bachelor’s degree in health administration from Texas Southern University.
'The vaccine is our best defense': Omicron variant confirmed in Fort Bend County
By George Willis | Dec 16, 2021
Three new cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in Fort Bend County, according to the county’s health and human services department.
'Touchdown has a new meaning': Houston native and NFL great Michael Strahan travels to space
By George Willis | Dec 16, 2021
Planet Earth apparently isn’t big enough for Houston native Michael Strahan.
'It really hurts': Travis Scott requests dismissal of Astroworld lawsuits
By George Willis | Dec 15, 2021
Travis Scott has requested for the dismissal of lawsuits filed against him in the aftermath of the deadly Astroworld Festival on Nov. 5.
BLDS LLC CEO charged with showing minors harmful material
By George Willis | Dec 2, 2021
The CEO of a consulting firm was charged with display of harmful material to minors after an incident at a Walmart in Katy, Texas.
'They stepped up and saved lives': CITGO feeds health care workers
By George Willis | Dec 2, 2021
CITGO is providing 5,000 meals to health care workers at Ben Taub Hospital in a show of appreciation for their efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Eyes on the prize': Houston faces Cincinnati for AAC football title
By George Willis | Nov 30, 2021
The 16th-ranked University of Houston Cougars will face the No. 3-ranked University of Cincinnati Bearcats on Dec. 4 for the American Athletic Conference Championship at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
NFL Hall of Famer Curley Culp dies at 75 of pancreatic cancer
By George Willis | Nov 30, 2021
Curley Culp, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with Kansas City, died Nov. 27 of pancreatic cancer, his family announced on Twitter.