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News from August 2021
Esther Montalbano Cavaleri
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 24, 2021
Esther Montalbano Cavaleri, aged 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
Michelle Anne Bernhagen
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 24, 2021
Michelle Anne Bernhagen, 65, of Houston, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on August 11, 2021.
Richard Sharp
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 24, 2021
Richard Sharp, age 78, of Houston, Texas passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021.
Humble weekly recap of home sales during August 15-21, 2021
By Houston Daily | Aug 24, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 14 reported residential sales in Humble for the week of August 15-21, 2021.
Houston introduces new citizen portal to help city 'better handle increased demand'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 23, 2021
Houston has recently introduced its newly enhanced citizen portal for city service requests, city information or to report non-emergency issues by dialing 311.
Klein Cain senior, TCU commit Golden 'trying to be the best he can this year'
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 23, 2021
Klein Cain star wideout/kick returner Matthew Golden has all the motivation in the world for making his senior season one to remember.
Cypress Bridgeland senior quarterback Weigman preps for national TV appearance
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 23, 2021
Fresh off his season to remember, Texas A&M five-star recruit quarterback Conner Weigman is set for Cypress Bridgeland’s nationally televised season against Klein Cain.
Hidalgo on Houston ISD mandating masks: ‘It’s a moment of necessary civil disobedience’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 23, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo supports the Houston Independent School District’s decision to require students and staff to wear masks for the upcoming school year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
'Last ride': Pasadena Dobie senior quarterback Gray prepares for Longhorns' district title defense
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021
Pasadena Dobie star quarterback Cameron Gray is back to defend what he and his defending champion District 22-6A teammates feel they rightfully own.
Cougars shut out of AP Top 25 Poll despite receiving some votes
By Art Benavidez | Aug 22, 2021
The AP Top 25 Poll has been released and the predominant schools in Texas have made the list with the Houston Cougars receiving some votes.
'Now we continue the fight': Texas House of Representatives return to start work on priority elections bill
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
After a six-week coup of Texas House Democrats, enough members of the House of Representatives have returned to the state capitol, leaving Republicans ready to start working toward passing the priority elections bill.
Smith biggest name on League City Clear Falls coach Head's list
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
Running back for the League City Clear Falls team David Smith, a junior, is the biggest name among head coach Zach Head's long list of returning veterans from last year's state quarterfinals squad.
'An astounding feat': Houston area sets new COVID hospitalization record
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
As of Aug. 18, the Houston area has a set new record for the number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations.
'Pass 'em all': Middleton rejoices as Texas House of Representatives achieves quorum
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
After a six-week coup of Texas House Democrats, enough members of the House of Representatives have returned to the state capitol, leaving Republicans ready to start working toward passing the priority elections bill.
Brady thanks Capitol Police for response to bomb threat, keeping 'those working on Capitol Hill safe'
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
Authorities responded to a bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol on the morning of Aug. 19, resulting in the arrest of a North Carolina man, identified as 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry.
'This is a victory for our kids' health': Texas Supreme Court declines state request to ban masks
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled to decline a request by the state and Gov. Greg Abbott to ban masks and will allow for schools to require face coverings.
'A passionate advocate': Biden appoints Houston's Cazares to U.S. AbilityOne Commission
By Christina Heath | Aug 21, 2021
On Aug. 13, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Gabe Cazares as one of the several appointees for the U.S. AbilityOne Commission.
Patrick blames Texas COVID-19 surge on 'Democrats and African Americans,' Turner responds
By Christina Heath | Aug 21, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner took to social media and responded to "insensitive" comments Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick purportedly made about the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Bettencourt slams Hidalgo's $100 incentive for first-time COVID shot: 'This is ripe for fraud'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo revealed on Aug. 17 that a new initiative will be incentivizing Texas residents with $100 to get the vaccine, which has drawn criticism from some GOP lawmakers.
Dennis James Balko
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 21, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dennis James Balko (Pearland, Texas), who passed away on August 18, 2021 at the age of 62.