Sam Warren

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Sports Reporter at Houston Chronicle

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Juneteenth celebration at Emancipation Park postponed after recent rain

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

The Juneteenth concert at Emancipation Park in 2022. Jamaal Ellis, Houston Chronicle / ContributorA Juneteenth celebration set to take place Saturday at Emancipation Park has been postponed because of recent rain. Event organizers called the celebration off as downpours this week left the park inundated. A representative from the Emancipation Park Conservancy called the grounds “a mess,” leaving them unsafe to build on for any of the necessary facilities for the celebration.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sues 23andMe to protect genetic privacy

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit in 23andMe's ongoing bankruptcy case on Thursday to protect Texans' rights to genetic information privacy. Ashley Landis/TNSTexas is suing 23andMe to prevent the genetic testing firm from selling personal data of state residents as the company's bankruptcy case moves forward.
Simone Biles condemns targeting transgender athletes in Riley Gaines apology

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Simone Biles apologized for getting 'personal' with Riley Gaines on social media over the weekend. But she remains against Gaines' targeting of transgender athletes. Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesSimone Biles clarified her comments on Tuesday after a heated social media interaction with conservative activist and former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines over the weekend over her views on transgender athletes.
Lee Corso's final 'College Gameday' show to feature Texas

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

The legendary college football coach and 'College Gameday' analyst Lee Corso's final appearance on the program will be in Columbus, Ohio when Texas visits Ohio State on Aug. 30, ESPN announced Tuesday. Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe final headgear that Lee Corso wears could be Hook‘Em’s. The legendary college football coach and 'College Gameday' analyst’s final appearance on the program will be in Columbus, Ohio, when Texas visits Ohio State on Aug. 30, ESPN announced Tuesday.
IAH under ground stoppage due to nearby thunderstorms

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

A ground stoppage was issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 5 p.m. due to nearby thunderstorms. Houston ChronicleA ground stop was issued Monday evening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to nearby thunderstorms. The ordinance was issued at 5 p.m., according to the FAA. It is estimated to last until 6:15 p.m. with a medium chance of getting extended (30-60%).
Georgetown native World War II pilot identified over 80 years after death

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook, a Georgetown native and Southwestern alumnus, was identified from remains in April over 80 years after his death. Courtesy of Southwestern University Distinctive Collections & ArchivesThe remains of a Georgetown native and a Southwestern University alumnus have been identified over 80 years after being declared missing in action during World War II.
John Deere to invest $20 billion into U.S. manufacturing

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Visitors climb on John Deere equipment at the Rodeo in 2023. The company put to rest some online rumors it was halting manufacturing. Jason Fochtman/Staff photographerAgricultural machinery giant John Deere on Friday put to rest online rumors it would freeze its U.S. manufacturing. In a news release, John Deere also said it would invest $20 billion into U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years.
Job Corps set to begin 'phased pause' in June. Here's how that affects Houston.

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

The U.S. Department of Labor-led educational program Job Corps will pause operations in June due to budgetary concerns. Getty ImagesThe U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday it will begin a “phased pause” in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide. The pause of operations at all contractor-operated centers will occur by June 30. Here’s what to know and how it affects Houston. AdvertisementArticle continues below this adWhat is Job Corps?
Rap icon Lil Wayne coming to The Woodlands on 'Tha Carter VI' tour

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Rap icon Lil Wayne is making a stop in The Woodlands on his 'Tha Carter VI' tour this fall, named after his new album released on Friday. VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty ImagesRapper Lil Wayne will make three stops in Texas, including one in The Woodlands, on an extensive tour this summer and fall to support his new album. The five-time Grammy award winner released his 14th album on Friday, “Tha Carter VI,” the latest in his “Carter” series that has spanned two decades.
Saying Jonathan Joss' death not related to sexuality was premature, police say

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Jonathan Joss as Ken Hotate, right, in Parks and Recreation. Ben Cohen/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty ImagesTea Santos poses with Jonathan Joss, aka the voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill, at PicaPica Plaza, a mercado consisting of more than 200 small and family-owned businesses, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.