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News from August 2021
'The USA team did everything wrong': Carl Lewis blasts U.S. team for 4x100 meter relay performance
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
Olympic track and field legend Carl Lewis, who attended the University of Houston, recently criticized the American men's performance in the 4x100 meter relay at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Hidalgo raises county COVID-19 level to Red 'due to severe and uncontrolled spread in Harris County'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
On Aug. 5, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo placed the county under the highest COVID-19 threat in response to surging numbers of coronavirus cases.
'In Houston we recognize our debt to great presidents': City unveils Lyndon B. Johnson sculpture in Little Tranquility Park
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 8, 2021
The City of Houston unveiled a statue of one of the leaders of the civil rights movement in the U.S., Lyndon B. Johnson.
Mark Your Calendar for an Innovation Conversation Sept. 9
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 8, 2021
Houston is where innovation and industry converge. Join the Greater Houston Partnership for Illuminate Houston, an event series where you can gain expert insight on Houston's thriving innovation ecosystem through dynamic speakers and conversation.
Juan Arrazola Sanchez
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Juan Arrazola Sanchez of League City, Texas, who passed away on August 2, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Jerome Francis Russo
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
We are sad to announce that on August 5, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Jerome Francis Russo of League City, Texas, born in Galveston, Texas.
Michael Anthony Makulski
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Michael Anthony Makulski, 78, was called home on July 24, 2021, surrounded by family after a short illness. His warmth, humor and love of people will be missed by all those who knew him.
Robert Grant Phillips
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Robert Grant Phillips, age 58, of La Porte, Texas, passed away peacefully at MD Anderson Cancer Center, surrounded with the love of his family on August 4th, 2021 after a prolonged illness.
Joe Elton Smith
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Joe Elton Smith, 81, of Stafford, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 29, 2021.
Fletcher Gavin Rose
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Fletcher Gavin Rose, age 63, of Sugar Land, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Ryan Lee Fillmore
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Ryan Lee FillmoreOCTOBER 31, 1979 – AUGUST 4, 2021Ryan Lee Fillmore, age 41, of Sugar Land, Texas passed away on Wednesday August 4, 2021.
Richard Ervy Chatelain
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Richard (Dick) Ervy Chatelain, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of August 1st, 2021 at the age of 91. Richard was born June 19, 1930 in Dallas.
E.David Mulligan II
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
With much sadness, the family of Edward David Mulligan II announce his passing on July 30th, 2021, in Granbury, Texas.
Charles E. Wright
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Passed away peacefully July 30 at home in Westbury.
Frank Morello
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Frank Morello1924-2021Frank Morello was born June 1, 1924, the youngest of four sons and two daughters to Samuel Morello and Mary Trentacost Morello.
Fred J. Korge
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Fred J. Korge, age 89, passed away on Thursday, the 24th of December 2020.
Donald Eugene Vaughn
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Donald Eugene Vaughn, passed away on Wednesday, the 4th of August 2021, at the age of 88, in Houston.
Jane Philip Moreland
By Houston Daily | Aug 8, 2021
Jane Philip Moreland was born in Beaumont, Texas on the 14th of December 1937, and passed away in Houston on Sunday, the 29th of September.