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News from April 2021
Houston Ballet returns to live performances after a year of suspensions amid pandemic
By Karla Florez | Apr 30, 2021
Houston Ballet and its orchestra will once again schedule live performances after a year of shutdowns amid the pandemic.
Houston Blues, Brews and Barbecue to contribute to HAPS, other organizations
By Karla Florez | Apr 30, 2021
This year’s Blues, Brews and Barbecue is back as an in-person event, scheduled for Sunday, May 23 at Houston’s Wicklow Heights neighborhood, featuring live blues music, a barbecue and raffle opportunities.
Puppies For Breakfast returns, hosts in-person dog festival
By Karla Florez | Apr 30, 2021
Puppies For Breakfast is scheduled to return as an in-person event following two suspensions in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Houston Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt to allocate funds to the Houston Heights Association
By Karla Florez | Apr 30, 2021
The 16th annual Houston Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt will be held between May 29-31, open to entrants of all ages.
2021 Houston Rodeo Run offers various participating options
By Karla Florez | Apr 30, 2021
This year’s virtual Rodeo by ConocoPhillips will run from May 1 through May 9, where individuals will have the chance to join the 1932 challenge and run in honor of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s initial grand opening.
Houston attracting renters from suburbs, other urban centers
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 30, 2021
Houston was recently ranked among the top-10 cities in the country for renter’s interests, attracting both suburban residents to its urban dwellings and renters who come from other cities.
'Every little thing that you do makes a difference for a student': Houston ISD celebrates 50 years of volunteer service
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 30, 2021
During a virtual ceremony, the Houston Independent School District (ISD) recently honored one of the largest volunteer groups in the city – Volunteers in Public Schools – for 50 years of service to the community and to students.
Four Houston high schools ranked among nation’s top 100
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 30, 2021
U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings of schools placed four Houston-area high schools in the top-100 rankings of the Best U.S. High Schools, with a fifth ranked 101st.
Former Cypress track & field star wraps up career at University of North Texas
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 29, 2021
Former Cypress HS track and field standout Bailey Ashmore completed her collegiate pole-vaulting career recently with UNT.
Guerra named Texas Player of the Week by MaxPreps and United Soccer Coaches
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 29, 2021
Kingwood Park High School boys soccer player Gage Guerra was recently named the United Soccer Coaches-MaxPreps High School State Player of the Week for Texas.
Cornyn: Biden's infrastructure proposal is a 'trojan horse'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is joining the chorus of Republican critics of President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan.
Crockett on medical marijuana use: 'Doctors know what's best for their patients – not the government'
By April Bamburg | Apr 29, 2021
On Jan. 21, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) filed House Bill 1233, a bill that would make it easier to prescribe low-THC cannabis under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. The bill was read the first time and referred to the House Public Health Committee on March 4.
Abbott on ExxonMobil massive carbon capture, storage project proposal: 'Texas is an energy leader'
By April Bamburg | Apr 29, 2021
ExxonMobil sees carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a key strategy in reducing emission that harm the environment – and the company plans to site a multi-user CCS hub in Houston.
'Texas needs a long-term strategy to support the uninsured,' Johnson says
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 29, 2021
In an 80-68 vote, the Texas House of Representatives rejected a piece of legislation that would have expanded the pool of individuals who are eligible for Medicaid coverage in the state.
Paxton warns against politicization of Supreme Court, 'I will not stand for this obvious power grab from the Biden administration'
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 29, 2021
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently joined 10 other state attorneys general in issuing a warning to the administration of President Joe Biden and Congress regarding any effort to expand the U.S. Supreme Court.
After emergency eye surgery for 2012 combat injury, Crenshaw 'not out of the woods yet'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
After recent emergency eye surgery, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Houston) said the operation “went very well,” but he can still see only lights and shadows.
Houston startup incubator aims to 'provide climate solutions addressing the largest greenhouse gas-emitting sectors'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
Houston has its first startup incubator for technology focused on climate.
Fletcher 'glad to see others' perceive Houston is nation's most diverse city in new study
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
Houston is the most diverse city in the United States, according to a new study by the financial website WalletHub.
Thierry mourns passing of father: 'I deeply appreciate my colleagues who stood in sympathy and solidarity with me'
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 29, 2021
Rep. Shawn Thierry (R-Houston) publicly mourned the loss of her father, Frederick Thierry, who passed away in November 2020, offering a statement about his life and legacy after he received a Memorial Resolution.
Department of Defense Commission on Sexual Assault proposes new bill to 'ensure independent investigations' of crimes
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 29, 2021
The Department of Defense’s Commission on Sexual Assault has introduced new measures aimed at increasing transparency in investigations of sexual crimes committed by military personnel, headed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.