75°
70º | 76°
News from May 2021
Second Baptist coach attributes 2021 TAPPS Division II State Championship win to 'steady' team with 'great mindsets'
By John Suayan | May 21, 2021
For the first time in its history, Houston Second Baptist School has a state championship in softball.
McCaul: 'We need to show strength, not weakness when it comes to our alliance with Israel'
By Alexus Barnhart | May 21, 2021
As the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas continues, Texas Rep. Micheal McCaul (R Austin) speaks out on supporting Israel's plan for continued self-defense against the militant group.
Brady sends 'big congrats' to Porter High School students for STEM contest win
By Karla Florez | May 21, 2021
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) publicly praised a group of Porter High School students for winning the 11th annual STEM contest related to the production of resolutions to address real issues occurring worldwide.
Bay Area Christian ends 50-year title drought for boys' sports teams with baseball crown
By John Suayan | May 21, 2021
With Jake Martinez throwing a complete game and knocking a key two-out hit, League City Bay Area Christian took home the first TAPPS Division 3 Championship in school history, beating Lubbock Trinity Christian 3-1 at Waco ISD Stadium on May 14.
Rosehill Christian falls short in quest for third state championship
By John Suayan | May 21, 2021
A year after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out its season, Tomball Rosehill Christian’s baseball program tried to make up for lost time, going as far as the TAPPS Baseball Division IV championship game at the Waco ISD Complex.
'The Lone Star State continues to defeat COVID-19': Abbott bans government mask mandates in Texas
By John Kelly | May 21, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning governmental entities from having mask mandates.
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Weisenfelder Collins
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Weisenfelder Collins died at the age of 100 on May 15, 2021.
Charles E. Beckman
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Charles E. Beckman was born September 13, 1931 at the family home in Shubuta, Mississippi and the Lord called him to his heavenly home on May 18, 2021 in Pasadena, Texas.
Jesusa G. Mercado
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Jesusa G. Mercado, 97, of Houston, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2021.
Dorothy Mae Walkup, RN, BSN
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Our Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Mrs Dorothy Mae Phanensmith Walkup, RN, BSN, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, 16 May 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas.
Hilda Geraldine Beauchamp
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
In loving memory of Gerri Beauchamp, who was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Terry "Jimmy" James Dyke
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Terry "Jimmy" James Dyke, age 47, of Baytown, Texas passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021.
George Joseph Smith
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
George J. Smith, better known as Dad and PawPaw, passed peacefully on May 13, 2021 at the age of 91 surrounded by loved ones.
Rebecca Sundri Jhingree
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Rebecca was born to the loving union of James and Agnes Lowton on December 13, 1931 in Guyana, South America.
Tony Armando Vasquez
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Tony Armando Vasquez, 22, passed away on May 13, 2021. Tony was born on July 20, 1998.
Sandra Scarborough
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Sandra Scarborough, 71 of Houston, Texas was born August 28, 1949 in Baytown, Texas to Gerald Ted Bradley and Myrtle Louise Cargill Bradley.
Josefina Gonzales Guerrero
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Josefina Gonzales Guerrero, beloved mother, grandmother and companion, of Pasadena, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Jaime L Rodriguez
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Rock n’ Roller, Backyard Botanist, BBQ Pitmaster, Arm Chair Quarterback, and Registered Nurse are among a few of the titles Jaime L. Rodriguez held, but none were more revered by him than the titles of was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, husband, tio ,Brother-In-Law, and fatherUncle.
Albert George Ollre III
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2021
Albert George “A.G.” Ollre III, 90, was born September 12, 1930 in Houston, Texas.