Houston Daily

News from May 2021


'President Biden needs to wake up': Weber sharply criticizes Biden amidst fuel shortage

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm stated that the Colonial Pipeline would be returning to normal operations following a ransomware attack.


Turner: Houston has 'made strides to build ecosystem' as city is named No. 2 technology hub in U.S.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the City of Houston is on its way to becoming one of the technology hubs in the U.S. thanks to a migration of highly skilled workers attracted by its job market.


'So heartbreaking': Lee expresses concern amidst Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calls for two-state solution

The Israeli government and Hamas recently began another conflict amidst the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.


'Texas supports law and order': New bill will impose more severe penalties for interfering with emergency vehicles

The Texas House of Representatives recently passed a bill to increase criminal penalties and make jail time mandatory for the crime of obstructing emergency vehicles.


'We must stand strong with Israel': Middleton denounces violence in Israel

Texas State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) spoke out against the recent violence in Israel and called on the Biden administration to support the Israeli government.


'I pushed myself too hard': Creighton recovers after collapsing on Senate floor

State Sen. Brandon Creighton has recovered after collapsing on the Senate floor on May 5.


Howard Ormond Roden

Howard Ormond Roden, age 67, passed away in Houston, Texas, on May 5, 2021.


James "Randy" Randolph Hicks

James Randolph Hicks, best known as “Randy” passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, he was 48.


Iva Marguerite White

Marguerite White was born in Houston, Texas on July 22, 1927, and passed away on the 9th of May, 2021, in her sleep in the home of her family in Conroe, Texas.


Linda J Hill

Linda J Hill was born on June 10, 1947 and passed away on May 11, 2021 and is under the care of Cashner Funeral Home.


Vivian Annette Foot

Vivian Annette Foot, age 61, of Liberty, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.


Vernon Earl Brooks

Vernon Earl "Dinky" Brooks. Born in Houston Tx on May 28, 1966, passed on May 3rd, 2021 at 54 years old.


Wayne Ray Sullivan

Wayne Ray Sullivan, 85, of Cove, TX, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 7, 2021.


Carmen Mejia Rosenbaum

Carmen Mejia Rosenbaum, 77, of Baytown died peacefully on May 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home; she was born to Tomas and Piedad Mejia, July 16, 1943 in Brownsville, TX, where she lived until she married to her sweetheart, Efrain Rosenbaum.


Carl Walter Louis Watkins

Carl Walter Louis Watkins, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 1, 2021.


Brenda Varvoutis

Brenda Varvoutis, 64, a Houston, TX resident for over 40 years, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021.


Christopher Alexander Velasquez

Christopher Alexander Velasquez, 25, born and raised in the Houston area, formerly of Colton, CA passed away on May 5, 2021 in Houston, TX.


Scott David Clark

Scott David Clark, 57, passed away on May 9th, 2021 in Houston, Texas.


Gary Frank Giamalva

Gary Frank Giamalva transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 due to complications of COVID.


Ophelia (FeeDee) Born

Ophelia (FeeDee) Born, 87, passed away on May 10, 2021 at Orchard Park in League City where she and Robert have resided since March.