https://briannacourtney.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Brianna CourtneyenFri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://thehoustoniannews.com/89152/news/campus-news/shsu-criminal-justice-dean-phillip-lyons-announces-plans-to-step-down/Sam Houston State University Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Phillip Lyons announced Monday in a video to faculty and staff that he plans to step down from his position after the winter break.  Lyons confirmed his intentions to step down in an interview with The Houstonian on Thursday. The university’s Integrated Marketing and Communications team had not responded to a request for comment as of 9 a.m. Friday.  According to the College of Criminal Justice, the dean’s tenure included the a...Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://thehoustoniannews.com/89152/news/campus-news/shsu-criminal-justice-dean-phillip-lyons-announces-plans-to-step-down/https://thehoustoniannews.com/89121/news/polls-show-texas-governors-race-more-competitive-than-in-2022/Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa are running for Texas governor in the Nov. 3 general election, with the race shaping up to be more competitive than it was four years ago. As of Oct. 19, RealClearPolling reported that Abbott led Hinojosa with a polling average of 49.8% to 46.5% among likely voters. This is notably closer than the 2022 governor’s race, which saw Abbott defeat Beto O’Rourke 54.8% to 43.9% with a final polling average of 52.7% to 42.3%. The predic...Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://thehoustoniannews.com/89121/news/polls-show-texas-governors-race-more-competitive-than-in-2022/https://thehoustoniannews.com/89117/news/community-news/saafe-house-hosts-event-to-support-domestic-violence-survivors/SAAFE House, a sexual and domestic violence crisis intervention agency and shelter, hosted a fundraiser at the Cafe Texan last week to bring recognition to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  “Sometimes people don’t realize that’s what they’re actually suffering from,” SAAFE House Executive Director Tracy Stoudt said. “People don’t know that emotional abuse is the same as somebody hitting you; sometimes it’s worse, and it gives them the right to acknowledge that what they might be living with is...Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://thehoustoniannews.com/89117/news/community-news/saafe-house-hosts-event-to-support-domestic-violence-survivors/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/a6ac3968-2f7d-42e4-b9a1-207b77a40a01.jpgThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/a6ac3968-2f7d-42e4-b9a1-207b77a40a01.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/70a35ae0-fee5-433e-b1db-bb892726bba4.jpgThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/70a35ae0-fee5-433e-b1db-bb892726bba4.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/0ee37592-463b-404a-b30e-c254d1025cea.jpgThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/0ee37592-463b-404a-b30e-c254d1025cea.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/3d9129a8-6863-45e6-bd88-1a43dd0e22a7.jpgThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/3d9129a8-6863-45e6-bd88-1a43dd0e22a7.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/8c28da02-e4cc-4cc1-9d16-ff67f263c2b1.jpgThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/8c28da02-e4cc-4cc1-9d16-ff67f263c2b1.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/60f8f70d-36c3-4fd0-bef4-ebe40f1cde4c.jpgThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/60f8f70d-36c3-4fd0-bef4-ebe40f1cde4c.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/38d0dece-dfa4-490a-9548-0aa890eec1e6.jpgThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/38d0dece-dfa4-490a-9548-0aa890eec1e6.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/44dcce19-de80-4df3-bbbe-ea45ec1acd6b.jpgThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/44dcce19-de80-4df3-bbbe-ea45ec1acd6b.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/c91b0607-bce9-49f6-bd8d-31c633cd45ad.jpgThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473408/images/c91b0607-bce9-49f6-bd8d-31c633cd45ad.jpghttps://thehoustoniannews.com/89072/multimedia/in-photos-beto-orourke-brings-every-campus-counts-tour-to-huntsville/Your donation will support the student journalists at Sam Houston State University. Your contribution will allow us to cover our annual website hosting and printing costs, in addition to helping support The Houstonian's day-to-day operations. Your donation will support the student journalists at Sam Houston State University. Your contribution will allow us to cover our annual website hosting and printing costs, in addition to helping support The Houstonian's day-to-day operations.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://thehoustoniannews.com/89072/multimedia/in-photos-beto-orourke-brings-every-campus-counts-tour-to-huntsville/https://thehoustoniannews.com/88931/news/what-students-need-to-know-about-the-texas-voter-suspense-list/In March 2026, Texas gave 1.2 million voter registrations a “suspense” status. As the midterm elections approach and this information spreads, many Texans have voiced their confusion and concerns.   How do registrations receive a “suspense” status?  According to the Texas Association of County Election Officials, it’s common for a voter’s registration to have a “suspense” status if the county registrar has reason to believe the voter no longer lives at the address on file.  This typically happen...Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://thehoustoniannews.com/88931/news/what-students-need-to-know-about-the-texas-voter-suspense-list/https://thehoustoniannews.com/88859/news/flood-watch-issued-for-walker-county-as-tropical-storm-edouard-moves-toward-texas-coast/Tropical Depression Five was upgraded to Tropical Storm Edouard on Monday night, with the system moving west-northwest about 130 miles south of the Louisiana coast as of the National Weather Service’s 7 p.m. update. The tropical storm is poised to make landfall between Houston and Orange, Texas on Tuesday. A Flood Watch is in effect for Walker County from 1 a.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Per the National Weather Service, moderate to heavy rainfall of three to five inches per hour is pos...Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://thehoustoniannews.com/88859/news/flood-watch-issued-for-walker-county-as-tropical-storm-edouard-moves-toward-texas-coast/https://thehoustoniannews.com/88842/news/campus-news/bearkats-return-to-campus-kicking-off-new-school-year/Summer break is over for Sam Houston State University students, with classes for the Fall 2026 semester beginning on Wednesday. Campus will be booming with activities in the coming days, with numerous organizations hosting events that aspire to give students a warm welcome. The university’s Welcome Week began Aug. 15 and will run through Aug. 28. Up to six events are scheduled daily, providing students with a mix of education and fun. 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