spotlight - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/spotlight/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:42:09 +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 spotlight - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/spotlight/ 32 32 103504436 Defensive Spotlight: Sheldon Rankins is a thicc-six hero and key piece of Texans D https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-sheldon-rankins-is-a-thicc-six-hero-and-key-piece-of-texans-d/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-sheldon-rankins-is-a-thicc-six-hero-and-key-piece-of-texans-d Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:42:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0379437b40430d207e3a72b7eaad3d61 Sheldon Rankins isn't a household name, but his contributions allow the Houston Texans defenders who are superstars to shine

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]]> 1062007 Local Spotlight featuring Sugar Roofing – ABC13 Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-spotlight-featuring-sugar-roofing-abc13-houston-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-spotlight-featuring-sugar-roofing-abc13-houston-3 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:43:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3569d062e766a0cbc87808bfbcdfe0f9 Formerly Sugar Land Premier Roofing, Sugar Roofing is a Veteran-Lead family business that offers dependable, local roofing services in your area.

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]]> 1061174 Defensive Spotlight: Kamari Lassiter’s moment has arrived https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-kamari-lassiters-moment-has-arrived/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-kamari-lassiters-moment-has-arrived Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:56:34 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=075a94aaba458464139e764b8e3f9976 Nicknamed 'The Locksmith,' Kamari Lassiter is the Houston Texans up-and-coming star who is the subject of today's Defensive Spotlight here at Toro Times

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]]> 1058807 Local Spotlight featuring Sugar Roofing – ABC13 Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-spotlight-featuring-sugar-roofing-abc13-houston-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-spotlight-featuring-sugar-roofing-abc13-houston-2 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:34:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bddfb2abdb52d2bb7a0670a61716d793 Formerly Sugar Land Premier Roofing, Sugar Roofing is a Veteran-Lead family business that offers dependable, local roofing services in your area.

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]]> 1058787 Defensive Spotlight: Azeez Al-Shaair is a throwback to a bygone era https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-azeez-al-shaair-is-a-throwback-to-a-bygone-era/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-azeez-al-shaair-is-a-throwback-to-a-bygone-era Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:34:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d93905d7a5ae07690f28b7a2c41aee11 In today's Defensive Spotlight, we look at Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, a controversial figure who is beloved in the Texans locker room

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]]> 1053975 Defensive Spotlight: Will Anderson Jr. looks like the past, present and future for the Texans https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-will-anderson-jr-looks-like-the-past-present-and-future-for-the-texans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-will-anderson-jr-looks-like-the-past-present-and-future-for-the-texans Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:36:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6ce017dc53e34b1639a82e012e9a8a0e The Houston Texans edge rusher had one of the plays of the season this past Monday versus the Seattle Seahawks, and is subject of this week's Defensive Spotlight

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]]> 1049859 Defensive Spotlight: Danielle Hunter is expected to teach AND take over https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-danielle-hunter-is-expected-to-teach-and-take-over/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-danielle-hunter-is-expected-to-teach-and-take-over Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:51:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c2385824fe959747aab16a6666476c03 Speed, strength and veteran savvy make Danielle Hunter one of the most important pieces of the Houston Texans defense

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]]> 1045332 Defensive Spotlight: Danielle Hunter is expected to teach AND take over https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-danielle-hunter-is-expected-to-teach-and-take-over/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-danielle-hunter-is-expected-to-teach-and-take-over Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:51:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c2385824fe959747aab16a6666476c03 Speed, strength and veteran savvy make Danielle Hunter one of the most important pieces of the Houston Texans defense

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]]> 1045333 Defensive Spotlight: Jalen Pitre’s Star-Turn Has Taken Texans D to Another Level https://houstonnewmedia.org/defensive-spotlight-jalen-pitres-star-turn-has-taken-texans-d-to-another-level/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensive-spotlight-jalen-pitres-star-turn-has-taken-texans-d-to-another-level Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:00:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=350b5b6a02365e8fb8201d41a92f1fc5 In the first edition of a weekly series, 4th-year safety Jalen Pitre is doing his part in helping the Houston Texans become the NFL's best defense

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]]> 1040335 AgriLife putting spotlight on figs | Community | thefacts.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/agrilife-putting-spotlight-on-figs-community-thefacts-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agrilife-putting-spotlight-on-figs-community-thefacts-com Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:56:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d7d4c8d9e07c7b51b2480787b7a83dc5 ANGLETON — The Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Office is bringing back Fogtoberfest for a second year after the inaugural event proved to be a ...

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]]> 1033789 Sugar Land Grabs FIFA World Cup Spotlight as Official Host City Supporter – Instagram https://houstonnewmedia.org/sugar-land-grabs-fifa-world-cup-spotlight-as-official-host-city-supporter-instagram/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sugar-land-grabs-fifa-world-cup-spotlight-as-official-host-city-supporter-instagram Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:13:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3a79b9964fe1fa6047c42e866b2152f8 hougottatrythis on September 4, 2025: "Sugar Land has BIG NEWS 🗞️ ⚽️ @visitsugarland has been named an Official Host City Supporter of the FIFA ...

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]]> 1020603 UCLA Freshman Spotlight: Halakilangi Muagututia Jr. – Sports Illustrated https://houstonnewmedia.org/ucla-freshman-spotlight-halakilangi-muagututia-jr-sports-illustrated/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ucla-freshman-spotlight-halakilangi-muagututia-jr-sports-illustrated Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:01:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c23ebdc33ff5ad8cd1d7d20847a74179 Although he also played high school ball in Houston and Missouri City, Texas, he ended his career in his hometown. He was ranked as the 38th best ...

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]]> 1001417 Local Spotlight featuring Sugar Roofing – ABC13 Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-spotlight-featuring-sugar-roofing-abc13-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-spotlight-featuring-sugar-roofing-abc13-houston Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:18:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a60f65a966f0e3c385c00b3622e5b2ad Formerlly Sugar Land Premier Roofing, Sugar Roofing is a Veteran-Lead family business that offers dependable, local roofing services in your area.

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]]> 991155 NFL Preseason Spotlight: Eagles Ainias Smith Looks to Make Leap in 2025 | Pasión Fútbol https://houstonnewmedia.org/nfl-preseason-spotlight-eagles-ainias-smith-looks-to-make-leap-in-2025-pasion-futbol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfl-preseason-spotlight-eagles-ainias-smith-looks-to-make-leap-in-2025-pasion-futbol Sat, 12 Jul 2025 22:40:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d5980559c275f86f119061dd1137c1dc In an interview during his youth football showcase in Missouri City, Texas, Smith told reporters he feels lighter, more explosive, and better prepared ...

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]]> 986335 Metals and Minerals in the Spotlight | phcppros https://houstonnewmedia.org/metals-and-minerals-in-the-spotlight-phcppros/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metals-and-minerals-in-the-spotlight-phcppros Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:08:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5f292dec5609e307ec7f39def745b071 Brian Ford is editor in chief at Industrial Info Resources and has been with IIR since 2014. With global headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas, and 18 ...

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]]> 978207 Metals and Minerals in the Spotlight | phcppros https://houstonnewmedia.org/metals-and-minerals-in-the-spotlight-phcppros-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metals-and-minerals-in-the-spotlight-phcppros-2 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:08:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bb255f7e1169510de9977011532b27bf Brian Ford is editor in chief at Industrial Info Resources and has been with IIR since 2014. With global headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas, and 18 ...

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]]> 978281 Football Recruiting Spotlight on Isaiah Williams – IlliniGuys.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/football-recruiting-spotlight-on-isaiah-williams-illiniguys-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=football-recruiting-spotlight-on-isaiah-williams-illiniguys-com Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:01:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3365e58ba5689ee4f178a18f47603d70 ... (Missouri City) safety Isaiah Williams. Williams is a little small for a safety at a generously listed 6'1"and 190 pounds, but he plays a lot ...

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]]> 974517 SPOTLIGHT: Alvin and Manvel welcome growth, build up infrastructure for it – The Facts https://houstonnewmedia.org/spotlight-alvin-and-manvel-welcome-growth-build-up-infrastructure-for-it-the-facts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spotlight-alvin-and-manvel-welcome-growth-build-up-infrastructure-for-it-the-facts Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:05:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=93a01ad259ae665917090cf0a7b8e6f4 The population needs more than homes and businesses, though, and northern Brazoria County cities are making major investments in the infrastructure to ...

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]]> 974536 Texans’ Offseason overhaul puts spotlight on new Offensive Coordinator Nick Caley https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-offseason-overhaul-puts-spotlight-on-new-offensive-coordinator-nick-caley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-offseason-overhaul-puts-spotlight-on-new-offensive-coordinator-nick-caley Tue, 27 May 2025 14:59:10 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9166edba2713e34836b64313d25b5826 Houston Texans’ new offensive coordinator Nick Caley is set to reshape the team’s offense for the 2025 NFL season. Discover how Caley’s arrival, alongside C.J. Stroud and major offseason additions, could make Houston stand out.

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]]> 992469 In Ramy’s New Animated Show, An NYC Halal Cart Owner Gets the Spotlight https://houstonnewmedia.org/in-ramys-new-animated-show-an-nyc-halal-cart-owner-gets-the-spotlight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-ramys-new-animated-show-an-nyc-halal-cart-owner-gets-the-spotlight Thu, 15 May 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://ny.eater.com/2025/5/6/24424423/number-1-happy-family-amazon-prime-video-tv-show-ramy-youssef-nyc-halal-carts-september-11 The Hussein’s Hussein’s Halal Cart in #1 Happy Family USA. | Courtesy of Prime

New York’s halal carts are timeless, even when the city changes so quickly https://ny.eater.com/2025/5/6/24424423/number-1-happy-family-amazo...

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