ABC 13 staff - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/abc-13-staff/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:49:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 ABC 13 staff - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/abc-13-staff/ 32 32 103504436 Lawsuit claims church in The Woodlands was overcharged for water line https://houstonnewmedia.org/lawsuit-claims-church-in-the-woodlands-was-overcharged-for-water-line/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lawsuit-claims-church-in-the-woodlands-was-overcharged-for-water-line Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:49:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/government/2023/11/22/lawsuit-claims-church-in-the-woodlands-was-overcharged-for-water-line/ Grace Woodlands Church is suing Southern Montgomery County MUD.

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]]> 692938 2026 FIFA World Cup: Houston’s real work begins as NRG Stadium wins chance to host matches https://houstonnewmedia.org/2026-fifa-world-cup-houstons-real-work-begins-as-nrg-stadium-wins-chance-to-host-matches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-fifa-world-cup-houstons-real-work-begins-as-nrg-stadium-wins-chance-to-host-matches Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:24:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/sports/2022/06/17/2026-fifa-world-cup-houstons-real-work-begins-as-nrg-stadium-wins-chance-to-host-matches/ The eyes of the world will be on Houston in four years when the city begins hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.

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]]> 352784 Texas state Rep. Dan Huberty arrested on DWI charge after crash in Porter https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-state-rep-dan-huberty-arrested-on-dwi-charge-after-crash-in-porter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-state-rep-dan-huberty-arrested-on-dwi-charge-after-crash-in-porter Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:17:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/government/2021/04/26/texas-state-rep-dan-huberty-arrested-on-dwi-charge-after-crash-in-porter/ Dan Huberty, who has been a member of the Texas House since 2011, said he was seeking treatment options after the crash.

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]]> 124236 Father and son barbecue team feeds League City residents for free https://houstonnewmedia.org/father-and-son-barbecue-team-feeds-league-city-residents-for-free/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=father-and-son-barbecue-team-feeds-league-city-residents-for-free Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:18:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/people/2021/02/19/father-and-son-barbecue-team-feeds-league-city-residents-for-free/ The duo that runs Smokin' Revolver BBQ has been providing neighbors, postal workers, the League City Police Department and other locals with food all week amid the winter storm.

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]]> 110876 Clear Creek ISD senior on a mission to help neighbors in need https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-creek-isd-senior-on-a-mission-to-help-neighbors-in-need/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-creek-isd-senior-on-a-mission-to-help-neighbors-in-need Sat, 14 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/education/2020/11/13/clear-creek-isd-senior-on-a-mission-to-help-neighbors-in-need/ What started as a class project for Isaiah Tunello has turned into a spirited effort to prepare families for the holidays, with help from the Air National Guard.

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]]> 89498 Clear Creek ISD kindergartner tests positive for COVID-19 on 1st day of in-person learning https://houstonnewmedia.org/clear-creek-isd-kindergartner-tests-positive-for-covid-19-on-1st-day-of-in-person-learning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-creek-isd-kindergartner-tests-positive-for-covid-19-on-1st-day-of-in-person-learning Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:29:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/coronavirus/2020/09/01/clear-creek-isd-kindergartner-tests-positive-for-covid-19-on-1st-day-of-in-person-learning/ The student was on campus Aug. 31 for a short time before being sent home immediately in accordance with Clear Creek ISD health protocols, Principal Kelly Mooney told parents in a letter sent home that evening.

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]]> 70928 Harris County Commissioners Court considers raising property tax by 8% https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-commissioners-court-considers-raising-property-tax-by-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-county-commissioners-court-considers-raising-property-tax-by-8 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/government/2020/08/07/harris-county-commissioners-court-considers-raising-property-tax-by-8/ Commissioners will return to the proposal when the Harris County Appraisal District gives its property tax estimates at the end of the month.

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]]> 65418 UPDATED: Harris Co. commissioners eyeing property tax rates https://houstonnewmedia.org/updated-harris-co-commissioners-eyeing-property-tax-rates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=updated-harris-co-commissioners-eyeing-property-tax-rates Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:02:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/government/2020/08/07/updated-harris-co-commissioners-eyeing-property-tax-rates/ This article was updated Aug. 8 to clarify that an 8% tax rate increase is not considered to be on the table by commissioners.

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]]> 65562 40K Katy ISD students choose to stay home and learn virtually https://houstonnewmedia.org/40k-katy-isd-students-choose-to-stay-home-and-learn-virtually/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=40k-katy-isd-students-choose-to-stay-home-and-learn-virtually Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:54:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/education/2020/08/07/40k-katy-isd-students-choose-to-stay-home-and-learn-virtually/ Superintendent Kenneth Gregorski said children can learn virtually for a grading period or the entire school year if the parents choose to do so.

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]]> 65420 Galveston closes beaches for Fourth of July weekend https://houstonnewmedia.org/galveston-closes-beaches-for-fourth-of-july-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=galveston-closes-beaches-for-fourth-of-july-weekend Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:13:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/parks-recreation/2020/07/01/galveston-closes-beaches-for-fourth-of-july-weekend/ The beaches will be closed from 5 a.m July 3 until 12:01 a.m. July 6. No cars will be allowed to park on Seawall Boulevard during this time.

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]]> 56735 NEW: Entire 12-person Kemah police department possibly exposed to COVID-19 https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-entire-12-person-kemah-police-department-possibly-exposed-to-covid-19/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-entire-12-person-kemah-police-department-possibly-exposed-to-covid-19 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:20:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/coronavirus/2020/07/01/new-entire-12-person-kemah-police-department-possibly-exposed-to-covid-19/ Officials said they found out June 30 that an officer was infected and immediately ordered tests for all Kemah police staff and City Hall employees who came in contact with the infected officer.

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]]> 56559 Chick-fil-A in Missouri City closes after 4 workers test positive for COVID-19 https://houstonnewmedia.org/chick-fil-a-in-missouri-city-closes-after-4-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chick-fil-a-in-missouri-city-closes-after-4-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:11:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/coronavirus/2020/06/18/chick-fil-a-in-missouri-city-closes-after-4-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19/ A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Missouri City is closing after four of its employees tested positive for COVID-19.

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]]> 53340 WATCH: Klein Oak High School coach delivers powerful message to players following death of George Floyd https://houstonnewmedia.org/watch-klein-oak-high-school-coach-delivers-powerful-message-to-players-following-death-of-george-floyd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-klein-oak-high-school-coach-delivers-powerful-message-to-players-following-death-of-george-floyd Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:57:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/sports/2020/06/12/watch-klein-oak-high-school-coach-delivers-powerful-message-to-players-following-death-of-george-floyd/ An All American player at Texas A&M and later a player and coach in the NFL, Glenn said he returned to the high school level to make a real difference in players' lives.

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]]> 51867 Harris County Judge announces hiring of contact tracers https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-judge-announces-hiring-of-contact-tracers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-county-judge-announces-hiring-of-contact-tracers Wed, 13 May 2020 21:16:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/coronavirus/2020/05/13/harris-county-judge-announces-hiring-of-contact-tracers/ On May 13, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo toured the Harris County Public Health Department and talked about the onboarding of a number of contact tracers.

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]]> 44017 Employee at Amazon center near Katy tests positive for coronavirus https://houstonnewmedia.org/employee-at-amazon-center-near-katy-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=employee-at-amazon-center-near-katy-tests-positive-for-coronavirus Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:36:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=38750c8031faa9a893f498cf1f74c5e8 The employee is receiving medical care and is in quarantine, Amazon said in a statement.

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]]> 29286 Randalls closing 5 Houston area stores https://houstonnewmedia.org/randalls-closing-5-houston-area-stores/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=randalls-closing-5-houston-area-stores Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:03:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0b896b55f96acbc46c6a443acd5da879 Grocery chain Randalls is closing five stores across the Houston area.

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]]> 10828 BREAKING: 4 Klein Forest High School students injured after fireworks blast in cafeteria https://houstonnewmedia.org/breaking-4-klein-forest-high-school-students-injured-after-fireworks-blast-in-cafeteria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-4-klein-forest-high-school-students-injured-after-fireworks-blast-in-cafeteria Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:03:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e3292c4c18eae706134c3a5874c6384e Four students are recovering after officials say they were injured during a fireworks blast at Klein Forest High School.

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