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News from July 2021
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 66% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jul 22, 2021
A total of 566 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 66% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'We hope this season brings you joy': Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2021
Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha, an Islamic religious festival that commemorates Prophet Abraham's faithfulness to God after being tested with the unfulfilled command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
'We look forward to working on securing our electric grid': Texas Democrats meet with U.S. Energy Department officials
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2021
A cadre of Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to Washington, D.C. met with U.S. Department of Energy officials to discuss the Texas power grid.
'We're ready for it': ERCOT is prepared for extreme heat next week, officials say
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 22, 2021
It’s been a hot summer — and temperatures are about to increase.
'Our dedication to that mission has only grown': Houston Humane Society seeks to protect animals in human care
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2021
The Houston Humane Society (HHS) helps animals find a home
American Red Cross to public as the world heats up from climate change: 'Always have a plan for cool'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 22, 2021
As climate change is creating record-breaking temperatures this summer, the American Red Cross offers up their best tips and tricks on how to beat the heat.
'He was a truly special person': Houston searching for suspect in road rage shooting that killed 17 year old
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2021
Houston Police are still seeking information on a suspect of a road rage incident that left a 17 year old dead.
Maze Environmental introduces innovative approach to produce 'upstream oil and gas stabilization'
By Karla Florez | Jul 21, 2021
In response to the rising demand for clean energy, Maze Environmental will soon launch to eliminate stack flare and fully reduce methane emissions.
'I look forward to seeing the ways this center helps Sunnyside residents': Upgrade to Houston health center breaks ground
By John Kelly | Jul 21, 2021
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center on July 14.
'Outstanding careers': Foster and Batenhorst named Katy ISD Student-Athletes of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 21, 2021
Earlier this month, Katy Independent School District (ISD) announced Taylor’s Bryce Foster and Seven Lakes’ Ally Batenhorst as its 2020-21 Student-Athletes of the Year.
'We'll fight for every dollar': Hidalgo testifies regarding GLO's exclusion of Harris County for flood mitigation funding
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) refusal to apportion funding to the county.
'We want to create that more livable city': Turner celebrates completion of Southmore Bridge project
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
The Southmore Bridge reconstruction project was recently completed and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said it's a big step for the city.
Abbott 'proud' of local athletes traveling to Tokyo for the Olympic Games
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is giving his well wishes to Texas athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games to compete.
'I wanted you to chill': Turner's unscripted rap highlight of 713 Day at Houston-opoly
By Karen Kidd | Jul 19, 2021
Mayor Sylvester Turner recently performed at a 713 Day holiday celebration in Houston.
'HOAs don't own your yard': Homeowners Religious Freedom Act now law in Texas
By Karen Kidd | Jul 18, 2021
Texans can celebrate the Winter Solstice this year with front porch displays thanks to action taken by the state government last spring.
'A great boost for our economy': United Airlines' aircraft order to bring up to 3,000 new jobs to Houston
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
United Airlines has ordered an additional 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as customers return to airline travel with numbers that the airline industry hasn’t seen since its pre-pandemic schedule.
'The park will be a treasure to the community': Houston celebrates opening of Avondale Promenade Park
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
The City of Houston recently celebrated the opening of Avondale Promenade Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Wyche 'humbled and honored' to be named permanent director of Johnson Space Center
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
Vanessa Wyche has become the permanent director of the Johnson Space Center, NASA announced.
'Such an inspiration to many': Louisiana teen becomes first African American to win Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2021
A Louisiana teen recently made history when she became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
'I'm all in': West announces run for Texas governor
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has announced that he is entering his name into the race for Texas governor, which would mean challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in the 2022 election.