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News from July 2021
'Winner': VYPE names former Barbers Hill slugger Cauley Public School Baseball Player of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2021
Already a state champion, former Barbers Hill shortstop Cameron “Cam” Cauley added another honor to a well-accomplished prep career in the form of VYPE’s Public School Baseball Player of the Year.
Cisneros 'pleased' to support ALMAAHH's plan to build Latin cultural center in Houston with matching grant
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Plans to build a new Latin cultural arts center are moving forward after the Houston City Council approved the initiative lead by a nonprofit called Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH).
'I'm all in': West announces bid for Texas governor
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has thrown his name in the hat with the announcement he's running for governor against Republican counterpart and current Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in the gubernatorial primary.
Abbott: PUC needs to 'take immediate action' to improve electric reliability in Texas
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) wants to see big strides taken toward more reliable electricity for residents of the Lone Star State and has come up with a list of demands he expects the Public Utility Commission of Texas to follow.
'Just what we need:' Eternal Gandhi Museum to open its doors in Houston
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 11, 2021
Houston will soon see the doors of the Eternal Gandhi Museum open to the public with the goal of preserving the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.
'Wish you well:' Nelson will not seek re-election for Texas Senate
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 11, 2021
State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston) gave his well wishes to State Sen. Jane Nelson as she announces her decision not to seek re-election in 2022.
'We stand in solidarity with the Haitian people': Jackson Lee expresses support for Haiti following president's assassination
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) has voiced her condolences and support for the people of Haiti following the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
'Infrastructure is a bipartisan issue': McCaul calls for legislators to handle infrastructure bill properly
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) has called on leaders on the other side of the aisle to take infrastructure legislation seriously.
'Respected officer of the Kingwood Patrol Division' in Houston shot, injured in the line of duty
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021
On July 5, Houston police officer Sam Cleveland was shot while responding to a disturbance at an apartment complex.
Ellis: 'Harris County is committed to equitable recovery' with rental assistance program
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is providing reassurance to local tenants that still need rental assistance after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to extend the eviction moratorium through the end of July.
Turner pleads with public to help find suspect who allegedly shot, killed 17 year old
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pleads for the public's help locating a suspect after a road-rage incident left a teenager, musician and "one of the good guys," dead after an Astros game on July 6.
Emilio Ruiz III
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2021
We are sad to announce that on July 8, 2021, at the age of 53, Emilio Ruiz III (Houston, Texas), born in East Bernard, Texas passed away.
Robert Moronko
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2021
Funeral Mass for Robert Moronko, age 85, of Plano will be Monday, July 12, 2021, at 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Cristian Zelaya officiating.
Marion Biggerstaff
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Marion Biggerstaff of Red Oak, Texas, who passed away at the age of 85, on July 6, 2021.
Ruben Gonzalez
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruben Gonzalez of Houston, Texas, who passed away on July 5, 2021, at the age of 44, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Michael Modelski
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2021
Michael Andrew Modelski, M.D., passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 3, 2021.
Robin Sue Stewart Lee
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2021
Robin Sue Stewart Lee, 69, of Houston, Texas died Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home. She was with friends as she lost her battle with cancer.
Carole Janet Chiles Wiltrout
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2021
Carole Janet Chiles Wiltrout, 86, was born February 28, 1935 and passed away Monday, June 28, 2021.
James Odell Maxwell
By Houston Daily | Jul 10, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Odell Maxwell of Fort Worth, Texas, born in Waco, Texas, who passed away at the age of 79, on July 8, 2021.
'Substantial step:' Texas becomes first state to punish sex buyers with felonies
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 9, 2021
Texas has become the first state to punish those who pay for sex with a felony.