John Suayan News
Abbott, O'Rourke meet in lone debate of gubernatorial contest: 'Voters want to know who they’re voting for and what they’re voting for'
By John Suayan | Oct 1, 2022
Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Beto O’Rourke met at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in Edinburg on Friday for their first and only debate, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Paxton on subpoena attempt at residence: 'They’re attacking me for having the audacity to avoid a stranger lingering outside my home'
By John Suayan | Sep 27, 2022
A process server alleged that Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton left his house on Monday to evade a subpoena, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Cowboys snatch road win over rival Giants: 'That fade catch was unbelievable'
By John Suayan | Sep 27, 2022
For the second week in a row, the Dallas Cowboys demonstrated that Dak Prescott’s absence was just a minor setback.
Salazar on continuation of Westlake winning streak at 44 games: 'They fought tooth and nail'
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2022
At one point during Friday’s highly anticipated Battle of the Lakes matchup between three-time state champion Westlake and perennial contender Lake Travis, the latter appeared poised to pull off the unthinkable, at least in the Lone Star State: Snapping the former’s lengthy winning streak dating back to at least half a decade ago.
Traffic accident claims life of off-duty Austin police officer: 'They protected his body with their cars to respect him'
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2022
An off-duty officer with the Austin Police Department (APD) perished in a motorcycle crash in Liberty Hill on Friday, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Hartzell on future plans for flagship structure at UT: 'Soon, the tower will shine even brighter'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) has announced that its flagship architectural landmark will undergo renovations for the first time ever.
Jewelry mogul Scott on new memoir: 'I get very vulnerable in the book and I feel that there is power in vulnerability'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
The woman behind Austin-based jewelry company Kendra Scott has released a memoir.
Prominent film critic on new De Niro exhibit at UT: 'This is history brought to vivid life'
By John Suayan | Sep 20, 2022
Two cinematic icons will be in Austin on Saturday to celebrate a new exhibit devoted to film preservation at the University of Texas (UT), according to Austin-based media outlets.
Bexar County sheriff on migrant flights to East Coast: 'They were unceremoniously stranded there'
By John Suayan | Sep 20, 2022
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said on Monday that his law enforcement agency intends to investigate the relocation of migrants from San Antonio to the East Coast, which he alleges was done deceptively, per San Antonio and Austin-based media outlets’ reports.
UT stymies UTSA upset bid in battle of I-35: 'I didn’t think we blinked for a second'
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2022
It was a tale of two halves for the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns in their 41-20 home victory over the University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners.
Backup Rush leads Prescott-less Cowboys to first victory of season: 'Winning an NFL game is a lot of fun'
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2022
With quarterback Dak Prescott out of commission for a significant amount of the season, the Dallas Cowboys faced questions as to whether backup Cooper Rush could fill in swimmingly.
UT to start anew on fire-ravaged field station: 'We’re starting from bare Earth in hard-burned areas like this'
By John Suayan | Sep 14, 2022
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is looking to start from zero with one of its research facilities in the Hill Country.
TABC leader on back-to-school sting operation: 'Our state’s alcohol retailers are the first line of defense'
By John Suayan | Sep 14, 2022
The state governmental entity that oversees alcoholic beverages reported that at least 130 businesses were caught allowing transactions with minors, according to Austin-based media outlets.
Garza on life sentence for ex-sheriff's deputy: 'My heart continues to break for the victims of this senseless act of violence and their families'
By John Suayan | Sep 13, 2022
A local court issued a life sentence on Tuesday to Stephen Broderick, the ex-Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy who fatally shot his ex-wife, his ex-wife’s boyfriend and his adopted teenaged daughter last year, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Prominent Clinton investigator, ex-Baylor president Starr dies at 76: 'It was a privilege to have been associated with him and to have known him'
By John Suayan | Sep 13, 2022
A former Baylor University (BU) president who played a central role in the investigations centered on former President Bill Clinton died at the age of 76 in Houston on Tuesday, per Austin and Central Texas-based media outlets.
Jones on Cowboys' season-opening fall to Tampa Bay: 'Disappointing way for us to start the year'
By John Suayan | Sep 12, 2022
A season-opening 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home on Sunday prevented the Dallas Cowboys from spoiling Tom Brady’s comeback from a short-lived retirement.
Sarkisian on near-upset of Alabama: 'That was a hell of a college football game'
By John Suayan | Sep 12, 2022
The University of Texas (UT) Longhorns entered Saturday’s highly anticipated game against No. 1 Alabama as 20-point underdogs – and while the vaunted Crimson Tide left Austin with another win – it wasn’t the blowout most had predicted.
Abbott on passing of Queen Elizabeth II: 'Led her people, and at times the world, with the utmost dignity, grace and valor'
By John Suayan | Sep 8, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday expressed his condolences to the British people after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Sarkisian: 'You can get caught up in all this stuff that really is irrelevant to our ability to play good football'
By John Suayan | Sep 8, 2022
With just a few years left before the University of Texas (UT) officially joins the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the Longhorns will get a taste of what life will be like competing in college football’s most elite conference on Saturday when perennial national championship favorite Alabama visits Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium.
San Marcos resident on Jason Landry handbag fundraiser: 'It's taking an entire community to bring one home'
By John Suayan | Sep 8, 2022
Hill Country volunteers have taken it upon themselves to let the public know that a Texas State University student from the Houston area remains missing.