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News from May 2021
Abbott bans mask mandates: ‘Texans, not government, should decide their best health practices’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 23, 2021
With approximately a third of the state’s population currently vaccinated, Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order that prohibits all state and local government entities from requiring individuals to wear masks, though the order does not affect some facilities.
'This is not just one and done': Turner says federal funding for Houston needs to be spread out over the next three years to meet budget shortfalls
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 23, 2021
Houston’s $607 million share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is expected to help stave off an anticipated budget shortfall that had been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campos honored with University of Houston doctorate: ‘I was a daughter, a wife, a mother and a student’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 23, 2021
The University of Houston recently recognized the significant contributions of 90-year-old educator Maria Esther Campos by granting her an honorary doctorate, the third degree she has received from the university during her life-long pursuit of education.
Harris County seeks support from federal government to ensure residents are 'protected from flooding'
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 23, 2021
With multiple flood mitigation projects underway and the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season – which is expected to run from June 1 through Nov. 30 – approaching, the focus for Harris County government on protecting the lives and livelihoods of residents continues through multiple channels.
'Finally had enough': COVID-19 has caused the health care industry to lose female workers in droves
By Andy Nghiem | May 23, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a mass exodus of women from the health care industry to leave because of lack of support from the system.
Houston firefighters to get 'an average 18% pay increase'
By Christina Heath | May 23, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced that the city's firefighters will be receiving a pay increase over the next three fiscal years.
'You are not alone': The Bridge Over Troubled Waters urges domestic abuse survivors to seek help following murder of League City school principal
By Andy Nghiem | May 23, 2021
On May 12, a Texas elementary school principal, Erica Rene Allen, 35, was found dead in front of her League City home, the victim of an apparent murder-suicide.
Mourning lost teammate, Summer Creek boys track team clinches first Class 6A title 'in school history'
By John Suayan | May 23, 2021
Winning a championship is an unforgettable moment all around, but for the Summer Creek High School boys track and field team, the program’s second state title is bittersweet.
'A perfect kind of match': Splendora's Schulz hired as new Humble athletic coordinator, football coach
By John Suayan | May 22, 2021
Humble has a new athletic coordinator and head football coach in Splendora’s Marcus Schulz, the Humble ISD Athletic Department announced on May 19.
New segment of Sims Bayou Greenway will 'connect communities east and west of I-45'
By Trina Thomas | May 22, 2021
A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently for a new Sims Bayou Greenway that would connect its trails in the Houston area.
'Masks will be optional at La Porte ISD as of June 1' following Abbott's executive order
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Houston Daily recently reached out to Adam Holland, director of Communications and Community Relations at La Porte Independent School District (ISD), to inquire if the school district would stop requiring masks in accordance with the governor's latest executive order.
'Masks will be optional at all Aldine ISD campuses, administrative buildings,' superintendent says
By Christina Heath | May 22, 2021
Beginning Saturday, June 5, masks will be optional at all Aldine Independent School District (ISD) campuses and administrative buildings, as a result of Gov. Greg Abbott's recent executive order.
Spring ISD will 'comply with the order' to stop requiring masks for students after June 4
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Houston Daily recently reached out to Sylvia Wood, chief communications officer of Spring Independent School District (ISD) to inquire if the school district would stop requiring masks in accordance with the governor's latest executive order.
Spring Branch ISD board to vote on 'making masks optional' for students beginning May 25
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Houston Daily recently reached out to Terry Walker, Communications and Community Engagement executive director of Spring Branch Independent School District (ISD), to inquire if the school district would stop requiring masks in accordance with the governor's latest executive order.
Hallsville ISD to continue 'masks optional' policy following Abbott's latest executive order lifting mask mandates
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order prohibiting Texas schools from requiring students, staff and faculty to wear masks after Friday, June 4.
McCaul, Swalwell reintroduce the Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act 'to give families tools to work with law enforcement to pursue justice'
By Karla Florez | May 22, 2021
U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) recently presented the bipartisan Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act to amplify resources for families who seek justice for their loved ones who became victims of a homicide.
Crossbridge Church clears medical debt for hundreds of Fort Bend County residents to 'show Christ’s love in a tangible way'
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Crossbridge Church in Sugar Land recently paid off $1.9 million in medical debts for hundreds of Fort Bend County residents.
Houston City Council approves aerospace facility to implement 'new technologies that can make our manufacturing more efficient'
By Karla Florez | May 22, 2021
The Houston City Council unanimously voted in favor of Collins Aerospace's new aerospace facility and Axiom Space's new development project.
McCaul: Biden has neglected to 'secure our border' after nearly 6,000 pounds of fentanyl seized
By Karla Florez | May 21, 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported a rise in fentanyl findings, with figures rising higher than last year’s.
Green: Jan. 6 Capitol attack was an 'act of terrorism against our democracy'
By Christina Heath | May 21, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives have passed House Resolution 3233 (HR 3233), which establishes a National Commission to investigate the Jan. 2 attacks on the United States Capitol Complex.