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News from August 2021
Dewberry unveils plans to play at the University of Texas
By Karla Florez | Aug 12, 2021
Atascocita senior lineman Kam Dewberry has confirmed plans to play varsity with the Longhorns this fall season.
DePelchin Children’s Center’s 'All Dads Succeed' program helps fathers navigate parenthood
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 12, 2021
The DePelchin Children's Center has a new program for the area that helps dads find their way.
Houston-based 'All Dads Succeed' program helps fathers become better parents
By David Beasley | Aug 12, 2021
With help from a federal grant, a Houston-based foster care and adoption agency is offering classes to help fathers succeed.
'Committed': Houston senior wide receiver Bell pledges to University of Georgia
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 11, 2021
Senior Dillon Bell at Houston's Kinkaid School has pledged to play wideout for the University of Georgia on Aug. 2.
Analyst: Wind, solar 'distorting' Texas energy market
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 11, 2021
Regulation needed to ensure they provide reliable power when it is needed, says Bennett
'We all have the mentality that every day will be a grind': Klein volleyball star McFall set for senior season
By John Kelly | Aug 11, 2021
Klein senior middle blocker Kierstyn McFall is poised to make her fourth and final season the best of her prep career.
'Essential progress': Fletcher marks anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 10, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) marked the 56th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a tweet Aug. 6.
Activist Quanell X calls on community to search for missing 20-year-old woman whose family 'believes she was kidnapped'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 10, 2021
Activist Quanell X is calling on the community and public leaders to search for a 20-year-old female who has been missing for two weeks.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 42% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 10, 2021
A total of 1,998 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 42% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Home schooling sees dramatic rise in Texas
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 10, 2021
Families turned to it before pandemic, but interest grows since Covid arrived
Middleton files legislation against fleeing Texas Democrats: 'Legislators who repeatedly refuse to show up for work should lose their jobs'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 10, 2021
State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) filed legislation that would prevent lawmakers from abandoning their duties and responsibilities following efforts from Texas Democrats to block voting restrictions.
Houston home sales, August 1-7, 2021
By Houston Daily | Aug 10, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 1-7, 2021.
Weekly recap, August 1-7, 2021 home sales in Harris County
By Houston Daily | Aug 10, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 1277 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of August 1-7, 2021.
Green 'proud to fight for voting rights by any means necessary' after protest arrest
By Trina Thomas | Aug 9, 2021
After U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Fort Bend) took to the streets to protest Texas voting legislation on Aug. 3, he was arrested and given a citation for blocking traffic.
'A good first step': Menefee asks for public to provide input on I-45 project
By Trina Thomas | Aug 9, 2021
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is asking for the public's opinion on if the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) should continue to be funded or if it should be eliminated from the 10-year TxDOT’s Unified Transportation Project plan.
'A sad day for the Houston Astros': Former pitcher dies at 71
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
On Thursday, Aug. 5, former Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard died at the age of 71.
'A much-needed step in the right direction': Turner expresses support for Biden's climate change action plan
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 8, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently offered his support for President Joe Biden's aggressive climate change action plan and overall agenda.
'Remaining flood-ready is essential': Texas unveils new flood safety website
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 8, 2021
The State of Texas has unveiled a new flood safety website, and Gov. Greg Abbott is urging residents in Texas to visit the new website, which contains valuable information that Texans might need in the event of a flood, which are not uncommon in the State of Texas.
Harris County district attorney Ogg tests positive for COVID-19, 'at home resting'
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 8, 2021
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has been diagnosed with COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
'A tireless fighter for the right to organize': AFL-CIO president dies following heart attack
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka recently died at the age of 72 of a heart attack.