Houston Daily

News from November 2021


Houston Greater Partnership releases foreign trade update

The Houston-Galveston Customs District handled 258.9 million metric tons of goods and commodities in the first nine months of ’21, a 1.7 percent increase over the comparable period in ’20.


'The right to vote is sacred': Harris County commissioners file voting rights lawsuit

The attorney representing two Republicans on the Harris County Commissioners Court in a voting rights lawsuit recently told a Houston-area newspaper that the 18-year-old lead plaintiff is motivation enough for him.



City of Houston Planning Commission met Aug. 5

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 5.


City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Nov. 2

City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 2.


Kathy McKnight Andreas

Kathy McKnight Andreas (November 21, 1958 - November 18, 2021)


Julie McLaughlin

Julie McLaughlin (November 5, 1978 - November 17, 2021)


Elena Viktorvna Zhebrak

Elena Viktorvna Zhebrak (December 16, 1964 - November 16, 2021)


Rose Marie Halfpenny

Rose Marie Halfpenny (September 22, 1936 - November 18, 2021)


Annette Olson Wambaugh

Annette Olson Wambaugh (July 16, 1928 - November 15, 2021)


Adolph Anthony "Bubba" Pfeffer, Jr.

Adolph Anthony "Bubba" Pfeffer, Jr. (1930-2021)



Bobby & Alice Mikolajchak

Bobby & Alice Mikolajchak (1945-2021)


Audrey ("Charlotte") Massey

Audrey ("Charlotte") Massey (1939-2021)


Clement John Janak

Clement John Janak (1939-2021)


Clean energy push could increase metal costs, IMF says

The push for clean energy could significantly raise prices for core metals, such as copper, nickel, combat and lithium for years to come, allowing more Chinese influence over the United States, a report released recently by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states.


Turner: New infrastructure package could 'definitely impact' Houston

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Nov. 15 attended the signing of the new bipartisan infrastructure plan in Washington, D.C.


Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met July 9

Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Friday, July 9.


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Oct. 19

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 19.


Music educator, owner of Crescendo With Music Alicia Gaggioni teaches students to 'dream big, work hard'

Accomplished musician and music educator Alicia Gaggioni recently provided insight and reflection into her musical career and her business, Crescendo With Music.