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News from August 2021
'Congratulations': Weber honors first American woman to medal twice in weightlifting
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 27, 2021
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) is singing the praises of weightlifter Sarah Robles following her bronze medal showing at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
AT&T Exec to Share Future of Fiber Growth
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 27, 2021
Illuminate Houston is an event series highlighting business leaders who challenge the way we think about the future, featuring dynamic formats where speakers and attendees discuss trends, technologies and issues that define how we do business.
'More than an abuelo': Walle honors late grandfather
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2021
On Aug. 22, Texas State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston) announced the passing of his grandfather, Armando Arias Zamarripa.
Turner offers $100,000 reward following death of NOLA police officer: 'You have an obligation to step up'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 26, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department have announced on Aug. 24 a $100,000 reward sum for any information leading to arrest following the death of a New Orleans police officer last week.
'A tragic day for our community': Off-duty New Orleans detective shot and killed at Galleria restaurant
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2021
On Aug. 21, an off-duty New Orleans police officer was gunned down in Houston.
'Eager to get back to work': State legislators ready to finish special session as Texas Democrats return
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2021
As the second special session is underway at the state Capitol in Austin, a number of the Democratic legislators who fled to Washington, D.C. last month have returned back to work.
'No excuses': FDA fully approves Pfizer vaccine
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 25, 2021
The Pfizer vaccine has become the first coronavirus vaccine to be fully approved by the Food and Drug Association.
Turner launches donation drive for Haiti to 'pay it forward'
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 25, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner launched a donation drive for Haiti after the Caribbean island suffered recent natural disasters.
Abbott 'tests negative' about a week after contracting COVID-19
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 25, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that he is now testing negative for the coronavirus about a week after he tested positive.
Fletcher suggests Houstonians get COVID-19 vaccine ‘until kids are eligible’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 25, 2021
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) is encouraging Houstonians to get the COVID-19 vaccine amid National Immunization Month.
Houston Sales Tax Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 25, 2021
Sales and use tax collections for the 12 most populous Houston-area cities totaled $1.0 billion in the 12 months ending June ’21, up 4.4 percent from $981.7 million for the same period a year ago.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 8% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 24, 2021
A total of 2,650 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 8% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Social Security Administration has helped 'Americans retire with dignity' for 86 years
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021
The Social Security Administration celebrated their 86th anniversary on Aug. 14.
Newman: 'A large number of new families are moving to home schooling'
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 24, 2021
The trend is growing. More Texas families are choosing to home-school their children this fall, and the Texas Home School Coalition reports that the all-time record set in 2020 looks like it won’t last long.
As America Recovers, Texas Leads the Way
By Office of Senator Ted Cruz | Aug 24, 2021
As a busy work period ends in Washington, I headed back to Texas this week to see firsthand the needs of Texas families, small businesses, and our servicemen and women.
Home sales during August 15-21, 2021 in Harris County
By Houston Daily | Aug 24, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 1073 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of August 15-21, 2021.
Doris Elaine Kennedy
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 24, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.
Isauro Alberto Aragon
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 24, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Isauro Alberto Aragon (Conroe, Texas), who passed away on August 20, 2021.
Mary Edith Harrison
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 24, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Edith Harrison of Baytown, Texas, born in Washington, Georgia, who passed away on August 22, 2021 at the age of 91.
Larry Dale Caudill
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 24, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.