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News from December 2021
'How many times do you get to graduate with your mom?': Mother and daughter graduate from UH together
By John Kelly | Dec 31, 2021
The mother and daughter pair of Victoria and Lisa Lopez graduated from the University of Houston on Friday, Dec. 17, having gone to great lengths to appear in the same graduation ceremony as each other and traveling a hard road past many obstacles to get their degrees.
'Among the recommendations withdrawn was one concerning Floyd': Abbott undecided on future pardon of George Floyd
By John Kelly | Dec 31, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued eight pardons for Texans on December 23, with George Floyd controversially not being on the list despite the officer in his case subsequently falling into disgrace
Cruz says he would run for president 'in a heartbeat'
By Bob Martin | Dec 31, 2021
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) feels that his last time running for president was successful enough with a “second place” finish that he recently said that he is considering running in 2024.
Houston First Corporation Benefits, Compensation and Finance Committee met Sept. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 31, 2021
Houston First Corporation Benefits, Compensation and Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 21.
Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Dec. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 31, 2021
Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, Dec. 9.
'An easy decision': Houston-based Bowman Consulting Group acquires Terra Associates, Inc.
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 30, 2021
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., a multi-disciplinary consulting firm based in Houston, has recently agreed to acquire Terra Associates, Inc., according to a press release.
Travis Scott’s donates 2,000 presents to children in Houston
By Karla Florez | Dec 30, 2021
Just two months following the Astroworld festival tragedy that claimed the lives of 10 people, beleaguered rapper Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation hosted their second annual toy drive.
'People want to have a say': Upset wins in Texas school board race seen as response to COVID-19 restrictions, critical race theory
By John Kelly | Dec 30, 2021
Upset victories in two Texas school board elections has prompted discussion of the impact of national issues in local races, as well as the efforts of grassroots organization Convention of States.
Special magazine issue honors Murray's contributions to mathematical biology
By Marjorie Hecht | Dec 30, 2021
A special issue of the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Dec. 4, celebrates the contributions of J.D. Murray, one of the modern founders of mathematical biology.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 80% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Dec 30, 2021
A total of 945 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 80% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'Lives are being lost': Houston couple killed in car accident on Christmas Eve
By Karla Florez | Dec 30, 2021
A couple was killed in a hit-and-run accident as they headed to church to celebrate Christmas Eve.
Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Dec. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 30, 2021
Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Thgursday, Dec. 9.
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 30, 2021
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 21.
'He sought to build bridges': Turner remembers Desmond Tutu
By Karen Kidd | Dec 30, 2021
The passing of the South African cleric who fought against that nation's systematic segregation policies leaves the world with many lessons, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a social media post.
Meridian Adhesives Group relocates corporate headquarters to Houston to 'accommodate fast-growing international portfolio'
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 29, 2021
This month, Meridian Adhesives Group announced that it will be relocating its headquarters to Houston, Texas.
'People want to be heard': Baker, Wade defeat Democrats in Houston School Board runoff
By Bob Martin | Dec 29, 2021
A pair of candidates running for the Houston Independent School District board came away victorious in a runoff election last week.
Uber offers Houston residents $20 in free ride credit to deter 'impaired driving'
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 29, 2021
Rideshare giant Uber is now offering Houston residents a free $20 ride credit in an effort to curb impaired driving in the city, which has become a problem in recent years.
Three more charged in Texas human trafficking case
By Emily Bevard | Dec 29, 2021
Three more defendants have been charged in the ongoing Texas human trafficking conspiracy involving young runaway girls.
'A blessing': Local company hosts bike giveaway in Houston
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 29, 2021
This Christmas, hundreds of children in Northwest Houston didn't have to worry about what they were getting this year.
Burkhead runs for career-high 149 yards as Texans stun Chargers 41-29
By Zachary Richter | Dec 29, 2021
With several players out because of COVID-19, the Houston Texans stunned the heavily favored Los Angeles Chargers 41-29 in their penultimate home game of the 2021 season on Dec. 26.