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News from May 2021
Abbott on Texas heartbeat bill: 'In Texas, we will always lead the way to protect the unborn'
By Trina Thomas | May 20, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed the Texas "heartbeat bill," banning abortions in the early stages of pregnancy.
Texas Public Policy Foundation staff on Biden’s first 100 days: Administration has 'destroyed our border security system'
By T.H. Lawrence | May 20, 2021
The first 100 days of the Biden administration have been highlighted by bad news for the United States, according to Texas Public Policy Foundation Chief Executive Officer Kevin Roberts.
'The facts in this matter are simple': Four Austin, Houston defendants accused of fraud in $35 million suit over foreclosure sale
By Karen Kidd | May 20, 2021
Four men accused of fraud last summer by an Austin-based real estate holding company's CEO, who also filed suit in November, are now named defendants in a $35 million lawsuit over a foreclosure sale earlier this month.
City of Houston, SEARCH and Houston Coalition partner to fight homelessness through a 'community-wide effort known as The Way Home'
By John Kelly | May 20, 2021
SEARCH, the Houston Coalition and the City of Houston are fighting homelessness with a new program known as the Community COVID Housing Program.
KNOWAutism's 'As I Am' Art Festival will 'celebrate a day of artistry' in Houston
By Karen Kidd | May 20, 2021
The KNOWAutism Foundation hosts its first ever "As I Am" Art Festival in Houston, which will showcase the many talents of children with autism, including more than 200 pieces of art, stilt walkers, balloon artists, vocal performances and magicians.
Houston-based BrainCheck helps doctors, neurologists 'democratize cognitive health'
By John Kelly | May 20, 2021
BrainCheck, based in Houston, is a vital source for estimating the cognitive health of patients.
'Proud of my Bearkats': Finner congratulates Sam Houston State University on FCS Championship win
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 19, 2021
Following the Sam Houston State University Bearkats football team winning their first-ever FCS Championship 23-21 over South Dakota State, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, a former Bearkat himself, hailed the win.
Abbott deems alcohol-to-go law ‘a big win for restaurants’ in Texas
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | May 19, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed legislation to permanently allow Texas restaurants to sell alcohol in take-out orders.
Burns: 'More focus should be placed on helping the victims of the criminals' regarding criminal justice reform
By April Bamburg | May 19, 2021
It’s not just the legislators in Texas who are thinking about criminal justice reform these days – community members want to see their government do something to create change, and to make life better for the people they represent.
Marina Aquino
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Marina Aquino, age 90, of The Woodlands, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Jerry Dent
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Jerry Dwayne Dent, 56, a resident of Magnolia, Tx, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Betty Yianitsas
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Services for Betty Yianitsas: The family will greet friends from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Taylor Wong
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Taylor Wong passed away on Apr 30, 2021 of natural causes.
Christopher Van Riet
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Christopher Van Riet, age 50, passed away on Sunday, the 16th of May 2021, in Houston.
Marcial Guadalupe Salazar
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Marcial Guadalupe Salazar, 72, of Los Sabinos, Allende, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, who died on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston, Texas.
Melissa Lynn Reese
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Our beloved sister Melissa Lynn Reese went to be with her Lord on April 26, 2021.
Rosemarie DeVido
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Rosemarie DeVido1937-2021Rosemarie DeVido, 84, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021.
Steven Albert Offenhauser
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Steven Albert OffenhauserMay 15, 2021Steven Albert Offenhauser was born in Alhambra, California on January 12, 1946.
Robert E. Ferguson
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Robert E. Ferguson, age 94 passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Spencer Lee TURNER
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2021
Spencer Lee TURNER was born on November 4, 1943 in Chappell Hill, TX and passed away on May 16, 2021 and is under the care of Carl Barnes Funeral Home.