Houston Daily

News from November 2021


Correa, Gurriel win first Gold Gloves of their careers

For the first time in both of their careers, Carlos Correa and Yuli Gurriel of the Houston Astros were awarded a Gold Glove, making them the top defensive players at shortstop and first base, respectively.


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met July 29

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, July 29.


'It's life-changing': Belong Kitchen provides employment to adults with disabilities

Kim Brown’s middle daughter, Ellie, was about to graduate from high school. Most kids go on to college or get a job at that point in their lives, but Ellie has developmental delays, hindering her prospects for employment and positive social interaction.


'I'm grateful to be alive': Lawmakers raise penalty for street racing as it plagues Houston area

Street racing, a dangerous form of adventure, continues to plague the Houston area, prompting Texas lawmakers to raise the penalty for those caught participating in the potentially deadly activity.


Travis Scott, promoters sued after Astroworld Festival due to alleged 'reckless mismanagement' that led to injury, death

Lawsuits connected to the tragedy in Houston where eight people were killed at a Travis Scott concert at the Astroworld Festival are beginning to pour in.


COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 25% over past week

A total of 390 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 25% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.


City of Houston Planning Commission met July 22

City of Houston Planning Commission met Friday, July 22.


'Tragic': Two Houston high school students among those killed at Astroworld Festival

Two Houston high school students were among the eight people killed during Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival at NRG Park.


Katy's Grand West Crossing being developed by EastGroup Properties

EastGroup Properties is developing the Grand West Crossing project, a multi-tenant business park located in Katy.


Texas housing affordability linked to homelessness

A recent report by the state comptroller has shown a link between homelessness and housing affordability.


Weekly recap of Fort Bend County home sales during October 31-November 6, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 154 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County for the week of October 31-November 6, 2021.


Houston home sales, October 31-November 6, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 11 reported residential sales in Houston for the week of October 31-November 6, 2021.


Weekly recap of Harris County home sales during October 31-November 6, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 1066 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of October 31-November 6, 2021.


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met June 17

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, June 17.


This week in Houston: Veterans Day tribute, college basketball, ladies night and more

This week in Houston: Veterans Day tribute, college basketball, ladies night and more



City of Houston Planning Commission met July 8

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, July 8.


City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Oct. 14

City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Thursday, Oct. 14.


'It could go up to about $10 million per night': World Series pumps $26 million into Houston's coffers

The Houston Astros may have fallen short of a World Series title for the second time in three years, but the City of Houston is an economic winner with an estimated $26 million impact.


'Partnerships are essential to the future of clean energy': Turner attends Climate Change Conference in Scotland

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has traveled to Scotland to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26.