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News from November 2021
House reflects on first 100 days as school district leader, stating now is the time for ‘bold change’
By Emily Bevard | Nov 28, 2021
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Millard House II is reflecting on his first 100 days at the helm and outlining strategies for students' success.
EPA to help with Fifth Ward cleanup with focus on Union Pacific site: 'The whole street has died'
By Bob Martin | Nov 28, 2021
An inactive Union Pacific railroad facility located in Houston’s Fifth Ward identified as the cause of a “cancer cluster” two years ago is on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) radar for quicker clean up, KHOU reported.
Harris County Municipal Management District No. 1 Board of Directors met Aug. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 28, 2021
Harris County Municipal Management District No. 1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Helix Energy 'thrilled' to be awarded 5-well complete abandonment contract
By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2021
Houston-based offshore energy company Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. has scored a 5-well complete abandonment project with New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE).
'We are delighted': Wong appointed to Encina Development Group Board of Directors
By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2021
Encina Development Group has added H+ co-founder Elaine Wong to its board of directors.
'I want to use the rest of my time doing positive things': Coleman will not seek re-election in 2022
By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2021
Veteran state Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) has announced he plans to retire and won’t be seeking re-election in 2022.
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 27, 2021
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 17.
Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office changes ruling on toddler's COVID-19 death following 'inconclusive' autopsy
By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 26, 2021
The Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office recently concluded that a 4-year-old child who tested positive for COVID-19 and died in early September did not die of the virus, according to a KHOU report.
'Get your coat of armor': Hidalgo encourages vaccinated citizens to get booster shots
By Glenn Minnis | Nov 26, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging locals to follow her lead and get vaccinated.
'She made people a priority': Educator credited with turning Houston's Furr High School around, dies
By Zachary Richter | Nov 26, 2021
Bertie Simmons, known for making a difference at the Houston Independent School District and having spent 17 years as the principal, died at the age of 87 on Nov. 19.
'The desire for a good bar with great food in Montrose': Foo Fighters-themed bar to replace UB Preserv
By John Kelly | Nov 26, 2021
Chef Chris Shepherd of Underbelly fame will open a bar inspired by one of his favorite bands, Foo Fighters, early next year.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Sept. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 26, 2021
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 21.
'Showing these kids we love them': Houston social groups, motorcycle clubs provide Thanksgiving dinner for children of gunned down family members
By Karen Kidd | Nov 25, 2021
More than 20 social groups and motorcycle clubs have joined in an effort to provide Thanksgiving dinner for three children, whose parents and 6-year-old sister were killed in their apartment last summer, a Houston-area news station recently reported.
Houston-based Israel to the Southwest consulate reports meeting with Turner: 'Excited for boundless new opportunities'
By Karen Kidd | Nov 25, 2021
Houston-based Israel to the Southwest United States Consul General recently met with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, according to consulate social media posts.
'It's time to make a change': UH crowned Lynn Eusan its first African American homecoming queen 53 years ago this month
By Karen Kidd | Nov 25, 2021
More than half a century ago this month, then 20-year-old Lynn Eusan became the first African American homecoming queen in the University of Houston's history, crowned at the Astrodome on Nov. 22, 1968.
'This is a new beginning': Tickets now available for Houston's award-winning Magical Winter Lights event
By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 25, 2021
The City of Houston has recently announced in a press release that tickets for the city's signature holiday event, Magical Winter Lights, a 20-acre Christmas light exhibition, are now available.
Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Aug. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 25, 2021
Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Friday, Aug. 13.
Houston Foreign Trade Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Nov 24, 2021
Data, Insight & Analysis
What's Next For Houston's Economy?
By Greater Houston Partnership | Nov 24, 2021
Join us for the 2021 Houston Region Economic Outlook. During this luncheon, economic experts will share their perspectives on the region's economy and an outlook on national level.
Three Houston companies cited for 'transforming the way our city does business'
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 24, 2021
Three Houston companies recently made Deloitte's list of fastest-growing tech companies for 2021.