KHOU 11 staff - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/khou-11-staff/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +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 KHOU 11 staff - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/khou-11-staff/ 32 32 103504436 Houston brewery announces it will shut down after 6 years https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-brewery-announces-it-will-shut-down-after-6-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-brewery-announces-it-will-shut-down-after-6-years Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fc52a53814e5042f64c9aa73e0df63ff Ingenius Brewing Company posted on their Facebook page Tuesday that they will be shutting down their brewery in Humble on Jan. 6

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]]> 705422 Justin Verlander to return to Astros in trade with Mets https://houstonnewmedia.org/justin-verlander-to-return-to-astros-in-trade-with-mets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=justin-verlander-to-return-to-astros-in-trade-with-mets Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:58:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=666543800ebebacdc7b64202ec4423ff JV Days are coming back to Minute Maid Park.

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]]> 638698 Houston Texans want to hear from fans about potential uniform changes https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-want-to-hear-from-fans-about-potential-uniform-changes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-want-to-hear-from-fans-about-potential-uniform-changes Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:14:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8cc88d2c879d9fda216b0e29e73ece67 Before the season, Houston Texans CEO Cal McNair said it's "definitely on the table" when he was asked about possible uniform changes.

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]]> 507513 Buc-ee’s breaks ground on its largest service station in the country https://houstonnewmedia.org/buc-ees-breaks-ground-on-its-largest-service-station-in-the-country/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buc-ees-breaks-ground-on-its-largest-service-station-in-the-country Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:52:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fb5b2e5fcb8fb986bce9ecbf4425d6e0 In 18 months, the largest Buc-ee’s in the country will return home.

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]]> 472299 3 senior staffers of Judge Lina Hidalgo indicted in Harris County vaccine contract investigation https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-senior-staffers-of-judge-lina-hidalgo-indicted-in-harris-county-vaccine-contract-investigation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-senior-staffers-of-judge-lina-hidalgo-indicted-in-harris-county-vaccine-contract-investigation Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:08:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a243e2a6236ffe2156b146c8e264d576 This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HOUSTON — Felony indictments have been filed against three of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's senior staffers in connection with the investigation into an ...

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]]> 291977 Houston Astros begin spring training with title hopes after MLB lockout https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-begin-spring-training-with-title-hopes-after-mlb-lockout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-begin-spring-training-with-title-hopes-after-mlb-lockout Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:54:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ffc3cbff8cc35cfdf4c9bdf9367b2eb1 While some fan favorites are missing due to their unresolved free agency, several familiar faces made their return on March 13 to kick off spring training.

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]]> 270276 Harris County elections administrator submits resignation after issues with primary https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-elections-administrator-submits-resignation-after-issues-with-primary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-county-elections-administrator-submits-resignation-after-issues-with-primary Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:09:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=23a5e40faef4a96f597b7225d654f76f This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — More than a week after a series of issues and mounting complaints about the 2022 primary elections, Harris County Elections Administrat...

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]]> 265505 Lovie Smith officially introduced as Houston Texans head coach https://houstonnewmedia.org/lovie-smith-officially-introduced-as-houston-texans-head-coach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lovie-smith-officially-introduced-as-houston-texans-head-coach Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:14:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0594b7aca3f1a9f86e4c7d086581ccf2 A new face of the franchise was introduced by the Houston Texans on Tuesday as Lovie Smith takes over as the fifth head coach in its history.

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]]> 250242 Winter weather roundup: Tracking the power grid; Airports, TxDOT prepare; School schedule changes https://houstonnewmedia.org/winter-weather-roundup-tracking-the-power-grid-airports-txdot-prepare-school-schedule-changes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-weather-roundup-tracking-the-power-grid-airports-txdot-prepare-school-schedule-changes Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:43:55 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=983b0d8c56049348ef5c7d92c6ba25ec The following story excerpts are from our partners at KHOU 11.

All eyes on the Texas power grid | Tracking energy use as the state prepares for powerful winter storm

HOUSTON — After last year's freeze, we're all watching ERCOT to see if we'll be abl...

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]]> 246873 Four injured in fire at ExxonMobil’s Baytown refinery https://houstonnewmedia.org/four-injured-in-fire-at-exxonmobils-baytown-refinery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-injured-in-fire-at-exxonmobils-baytown-refinery Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:05:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=100d109f9a3968e3fb9b9a62b2d03912 The company is conducting air monitoring. So far, there have been no shelter-in-place or evacuation orders.

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]]> 223050 Houston Sportsplex closing after 47 years https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-sportsplex-closing-after-47-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-sportsplex-closing-after-47-years Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:56:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=aa070ccaaf06193ede9940e9bbb9ce34 Houston Sportsplex has been the host of organized amateur league play.

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]]> 223052 Mayor Turner tests positive for Covid-19 https://houstonnewmedia.org/mayor-turner-tests-positive-for-covid-19-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mayor-turner-tests-positive-for-covid-19-2 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:04:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5160600112ac58d06af8c79dc53a11a7 This breaking news story is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's story, and click here for more local news from KHOU.

HOUSTON — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has tested positive for Covid-19.

He was tested Friday, Dec. 17, afte...

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]]> 220005 Astroworld Festival updates: Travis Scott to cover funeral costs; FBI joins criminal probe https://houstonnewmedia.org/astroworld-festival-updates-travis-scott-to-cover-funeral-costs-fbi-joins-criminal-probe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astroworld-festival-updates-travis-scott-to-cover-funeral-costs-fbi-joins-criminal-probe Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:06:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5d2c7b35b9ac6f11ffe0cfec97b19a6d The following story excerpts are courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11.

Travis Scott will cover funeral costs for victims of Astroworld Festival tragedy, statement says

HOUSTON — Travis Scott is planning to cover funeral costs for the eight victims tha...

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]]> 198656 Administrator injured in shooting at Yes Prep Southwest Secondary; one person in custody https://houstonnewmedia.org/administrator-injured-in-shooting-at-yes-prep-southwest-secondary-one-person-in-custody/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=administrator-injured-in-shooting-at-yes-prep-southwest-secondary-one-person-in-custody Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:35:21 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c70d5574de6ff56f5fb1a27abf9f1752 The following story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HOUSTON — At least one person is in custody after a shooting at Yes Prep Southwest Secondary in southwest Houston.

Yes Prep officials confirmed it ...

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]]> 176849 Harris County raises Covid-19 threat level to ‘red’ https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-raises-covid-19-threat-level-to-red/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-county-raises-covid-19-threat-level-to-red Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:50:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=614e9852051fd43f4115a87a21020523 This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story and video of the press conference.

HOUSTON — Houston and Harris County leaders talked about the latest Covid-19 trends Thursday, Aug. 5, while updating residen...

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]]> 149301 Splashtown chemical incident blamed on third-party company; park set to reopen https://houstonnewmedia.org/splashtown-chemical-incident-blamed-on-third-party-company-park-set-to-reopen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=splashtown-chemical-incident-blamed-on-third-party-company-park-set-to-reopen Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:14:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=15fee81021f0b6da02a9f5018d1e63be This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

SPRING, Texas — Six Flags says its Splashtown water park north of Houston is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 5, after an investigation into the July 17 chemical ...

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]]> 148892 ‘All clear’ after deadly acid leak at LyondellBasell facility in La Porte, officials say https://houstonnewmedia.org/all-clear-after-deadly-acid-leak-at-lyondellbasell-facility-in-la-porte-officials-say/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-clear-after-deadly-acid-leak-at-lyondellbasell-facility-in-la-porte-officials-say Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:31:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7ea03d512787655027232234cfbb368e The follow story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

LA PORTE, Texas — An all-clear alarm sounded Wednesday after last night's deadly chemical leak at the LyondellBasell facility in La Porte.

Officials sa...

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]]> 146087 Blue Origin’s New Shephard manned flight lifts off from West Texas Tuesday https://houstonnewmedia.org/blue-origins-new-shephard-manned-flight-lifts-off-from-west-texas-tuesday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blue-origins-new-shephard-manned-flight-lifts-off-from-west-texas-tuesday Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:30:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4258fbc6098bcf6931a683cf967ad023 Liftoff for the rocket and capsule is scheduled for 8 a.m.

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]]> 143519 Cases of Delta variant have nearly doubled at Methodist Hospital over the last week https://houstonnewmedia.org/cases-of-delta-variant-have-nearly-doubled-at-methodist-hospital-over-the-last-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cases-of-delta-variant-have-nearly-doubled-at-methodist-hospital-over-the-last-week Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=15a32ef5d73f4b8f46c5e24cefd79e0a The hospital reports the Delta variant of COVID now accounts for 40% of new infections in their patients.

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]]> 139642 Harris County to receive $1.25B for flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-to-receive-1-25b-for-flood-mitigation-and-infrastructure-improvements/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-county-to-receive-1-25b-for-flood-mitigation-and-infrastructure-improvements Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:01:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=953a3ff20704c0d44db73f195d37ff96 This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The Texas General Land Office now plans to give Harris County $1.25 billion for flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements.

It w...

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