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News from August 2021
Joan Bernadette Beausoleil
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 15, 2021
A funeral service for Joan Beausoleil will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6800 Buffalo Speedway in Houston, Texas.
Thomas N. Lightsey, Jr.
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 15, 2021
Captain Thomas "Tom" Nolon Lightsey, Jr. passed away on August 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving children.
Cecilia Carolina Maxwell
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 15, 2021
"May the life I've lived speak for me. May your peace come from the joy we've shared."
Johana Polansky Roberts
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 15, 2021
Johana Polansky Roberts, age 83, of Katy, Texas, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior after a brief illness with her family by her side on August 7, 2021.
Cameron Malik Burrell
By Houston Daily reports | Aug 15, 2021
Cameron Malik Burrell was born on September 11, 1994 in Houston, Texas to Leroy and Michelle Finn Burrell. He was their first child.
Houston Update Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 14, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
Houston Inflation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 13, 2021
The cost of consumer goods and services as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 5.4 percent nationwide from July ’20 to July ’21, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Are you a DACA recipient? I want to know your story
By Representative Sylvia Garcia | Aug 13, 2021
Recently, a U.S. District Court in Texas overturned the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program which has helped thousands of people live, learn, and work in the only country they have ever known.
Middleton votes to arrest Democrat lawmakers who 'continue to not show up for work'
By Karen Kidd | Aug 12, 2021
A suburban Houston Republican State House representative was among those who voted overwhelmingly Tuesday, Aug. 10, to have minority Democrat lawmakers missing from the state arrested and brought back.
'Protecting the community during an emergency is a duty': Abbott's ban on mask mandates to receive court challenge
By John Kelly | Aug 12, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Aug. 10 stated that she and other county leaders authorized County Attorney Christian D. Menefee to take legal action in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order barring jurisdictions from implementing mask mandates.
'Running a small business is a huge challenge': Harris County approves $30 million for small businesses
By John Sammon | Aug 12, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Aug. 10 a new infusion of cash totaling $30 million to help small business in Texas during the hard times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Stay healthy': COVID-19 infection rates increase among Houston city staff
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 12, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has recently reported an increase in the number of city employees infected with COVID-19.
Abbott: Wayward Democrats need ‘to return to work’
By Tamara Browning | Aug 12, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott implored Texas Democrats to do their jobs in light of the Supreme Court of Texas’ denial on Aug. 9 of their request to overturn Abbott’s June veto of funding legislative pay.
'We can definitely go to state': El Campo running back excited to begin junior year
By John Kelly | Aug 12, 2021
Highly sought El Campo running back Rueben Owens II is excited to enter his third year on varsity, as well as play under new Ricebirds head coach Chad Worrell.
'The biggest honor I can do': Texan wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
By Steven Hughes | Aug 12, 2021
A Texas native will return to the United States as a Tokyo Olympic silver medalist for baseball.
'Record numbers': Fletcher urges uninsured residents to sign up for health care while enrollment is still open
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2021
A special enrollment period is still open through Aug. 15 for Texas residents to sign up for healthcare through the ACA Health Care marketplace.
'Taking action to help mitigate the recent rise in COVID-19 cases': Abbott details Texas' approach to virus spread
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2021
On Aug. 9, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced how the state will take action as Texas faces a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Jackson Lee: Leland ‘was a true visionary’
By Tamara Browning | Aug 12, 2021
The current Texas U.S. Representative for the 18th Congressional District has noted the legacy of her predecessor as the 32nd anniversary of his death was observed.
Abbott remembers 'extraordinary heroes' on Purple Heart Day
By Steven Hughes | Aug 12, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott took to Twitter to honor Purple Heart Day, a day to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices of the military.