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News from August 2021
Sharon A. Madron
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 21, 2021
On August 17, 2021, Sharon A. Madron peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
James M. Hoppis
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 21, 2021
Jim entered into eternal rest July 17, 2021 after an 8 month battle with lung cancer at the age of 81.
Jeanne Wilkins
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 21, 2021
Jeanne (Parent) Wilkins, 82, of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at High Pointe Hospice House, embraced by her three loving daughters.
Nolan Joseph Keller Jr
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 21, 2021
Nolan Joseph Keller, age 78, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 8, 2021.
Therese Blanchard Jenkins
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 21, 2021
Therese Blanchard Jenkins expired (Wednesday) August 11, 2021. T
'Be prepared': Fletcher reminds Texans to be storm ready on the anniversary of Hurricane Alicia
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
Thirty-eight years ago on Aug. 18, Hurricane Alicia wreaked havoc on the coast of Texas and nearly four decades later U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) is using the milestone to stress the importance of being storm ready.
Fletcher promises help for 'neighbors in need' after 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has promised Haiti that the United States will help the country after a devastating earthquake struck the Caribbean nation on Aug. 14.
Texas Freedom Caucus vows to 'defend' teachers, students who refuse to wear a mask
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
The Texas Freedom Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives has promised to support and stand behind any teacher or student who won't wear a mask in the classroom.
Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, 'doesn't feel any symptoms'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) said he's grateful for an outpouring of support and has vowed to "remain engaged" in governing Texas despite recently testing positive for COVID-19.
METRO celebrates 42 years of making Houston 'accessible to all'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County celebrated its 42nd anniversary on Aug. 12.
'Texas is growing at a rate like California never did': Abbott boasts about population increase in Texas
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Texas is leading the country when it comes to population growth, with more people moving into the state in the last decade.
Abbott celebrates 'momentous anniversary' with proclamation honoring India's 75 years of independence
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
Aug. 15 marked 75 years since India gained its independence from Britain, and the state of Texas commemorated the milestone by celebrating the "strong bond" between the state and India.
'We will be there for our Haitian brothers and sisters': Turner appeals for prayers in light of Haiti earthquake
By John Suayan | Aug 19, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has appealed for prayers for the Caribbean nation of Haiti after it was devastated by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on Aug. 14.
New poll finds most Americans 'disapprove' of shaming those who haven't opted-in to COVID-19 vaccine
By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2021
The majority of Americans are against publicly shaming those who have chosen not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
'A #ThirdWard staple': Cream Burger regular Turner helps iconic eatery celebrate 60th anniversary
By John Suayan | Aug 19, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner paid a visit to one of the city’s most iconic fast food eateries to help celebrate an important milestone.
'This isn’t the first time we have dealt with activist characters': Fort Bend judge defies Abbott's executive order on local mask mitigation
By David Beasley | Aug 19, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George issued a mask mandate on Aug. 12 for county buildings, defying Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order against local governments imposing their own COVID-19 mitigation rules.
Crenshaw: Biden administration could not have handled situation in Afghanistan 'in a worse way'
By Cara Clark | Aug 18, 2021
Amid a growing buzz of political and public response to the takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban insurgents with a history of atrocities, Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Houston is being heard as a voice of experience.
Houston Energy Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 18, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
Hidalgo voices support for 'Afghanistan veterans, families' after Taliban takes control of country
By Cara D. Clark | Aug 18, 2021
Reaction to the rapid advancement of the Taliban across Afghanistan has been met with varying degrees of disbelief, while many contend the takeover of the radical group was inevitable.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 23% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 18, 2021
A total of 2,448 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 23% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.