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News from May 2021
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 22% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | May 19, 2021
A total of 486 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 22 percent decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Rapper 50 Cent helps sponsor program to help three Houston schools 'build the leaders and workforce of the future'
By Andy Nghiem | May 18, 2021
Award-winning rapper and actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson III recently joined Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and several regional leaders to introduce a new program that focuses on helping students at three Houston Independent School District high schools.
Houston spends COVID funding on ‘solving, not managing the issue of homelessness’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 18, 2021
Since 2011, Houston has gone from one of the highest homeless populations in the nation – with 8,400 residents without stable housing – down to 3,800 in 2020, and now the goal is to end homelessness completely.
'Bittersweet': Castex-Tatum pays tribute to late Houston City Councilman Larry Green
By Alexus Barnhart | May 18, 2021
May 16 will always be a "bittersweet" day for city council member Martha Castex-Tatum.
Houston Auto Show organizers 'thrilled' to bring event to Houston on May 19
By Savannah Howe | May 18, 2021
Those looking to test drive new cars with the guided help of experts, add a new summer vehicle to their collection or just admire the latest and greatest from Houston area dealers are encouraged to attend the first-ever summertime Houston Auto Show, which kicks off tomorrow, May 19.
Houston Second Baptist wins state title in shutout
By Glenn Minnis | May 18, 2021
Houston Second Baptist (18-5-1) claimed its first-ever state championship in softball in resounding fashion, trouncing Grapevine Faith 13-0 Saturday afternoon in the TAPPS Division 11 state title game at the WACO ISD Athletic Complex.
ERCOT says it is prepared for 'higher' summer electric load forecast
By Tom Lawrence | May 17, 2021
As June approaches, Texans are preparing for another broiling summer, and so is the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Santa Fe HS to unveil 'The Unfillable Chair' honoring those lost in 2018 shooting
By Christina Heath | May 17, 2021
Santa Fe High School students have created a memorial to honor the lives lost in a deadly shooting on May 18, 2018 that left eight students and two teachers dead and many others injured.
'Back to back state champs': Lutheran South Academy wins baseball state championship
By Glenn Minnis | May 16, 2021
Lutheran South Academy defeated Southwest Christian School Fort Worth and capped off its TAPPS Division 11 State Championship back-to-back title run with a 16-0 whitewashing of Southwest Christian.
'Every dining experience is memorable': Galveston restaurant is 'The Spot' to be
By Andy Nghiem | May 16, 2021
Dennis Byrd is a born-and-bred Galvestonian and president of Island Famous, Inc., a hospitality company operating three local beachfront properties.
Texas could create impactful reform of the criminal justice system with 'George Floyd Act'
By April Bamburg | May 16, 2021
Calls for criminal justice and police accountability reform have been growing louder over the years, but the death of George Floyd in May 2020 may have turned up the volume even more.
Households 'struggling with the cost of internet service' can now apply for Emergency Broadband Benefits
By Christin Nielsen | May 15, 2021
Families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who cannot afford internet access can now apply for Emergency Broadband Benefits, or EBB.
Middleton: HB 764 'eliminates unnecessary STARR tests, gives more flexibility to school districts regarding standardized tests'
By John Sammon | May 15, 2021
Texas State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) indicated a bill approved by the Legislature on May 7 that cuts funding for state-imposed testing of students saves residents money and removes an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy.
Weber says Cheney was 'out-of-step with a majority of the conference' as reason for her departure
By Christina Heath | May 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) opened up on social media to discuss why the GOP recently removed Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from her position at No. 3 House GOP leader.
'One step closer to protecting pregnant workers': New bill protects pregnant women from workplace discrimination
By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to protect pregnant women from employment discrimination.
Turner to lead the African American Mayors Association to tackle the 'needs of local communities, the tailored policies necessary to address them'
By Karla Florez | May 15, 2021
The African American Mayors Association has appointed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to president.
Garcia helps present I Am Vanessa Guillén Act to help prevent future 'aggressive and counterproductive leadership' on military premises
By Karla Florez | May 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) is a part of the group of Congress members who gathered at Fort Hood to continue the investigation of the U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s death and introduce the I Am Vanessa Guillén Act, a legislation in her name, intended to enforce discipline acts following sexual assault accusations.
Houston Spaceport’s Collins Aerospace facility to provide 'cutting-edge innovations'
By Karla Florez | May 15, 2021
Houston Spaceport has established a new partner company, Collins Aerospace.
'Vaccines are a gift': Hidalgo voices support for vaccines as CDC loosens measures for fully vaccinated people
By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2021
On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that fully vaccinated individuals can resume activities without wearing a mask or practicing social distancing.
Crenshaw: 'Not even temporary blindness will prevent me from doing my job'
By April Bamburg | May 15, 2021
Rep. Dan Crenshaw is recovering from surgery for a detached retina in his left eye, and didn’t let that surgery and temporary blindness stop him from doing his job.