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News from October 2021
Swain: Critical race theory 'threatens' nation
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 14, 2021
The critical race theory of U.S. history has been a hit topic in the past year, but it has been bubbling up for decades, Carol Swain said during a discussion sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Dallas-based American Communities invests big in Houston real estate
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 14, 2021
Dallas-based American Communities recently invested in the Houston market when it purchased two apartment complexes for an undisclosed amount.
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met July 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2021
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Thursday, July 8.
Governor Abbott readies resources in response to threat of severe weather resulting from cold front, Hurricane Pamela
By Press Release | Oct 13, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to place state response and recovery resources on standby due to the potential threat of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding from a cold front interacting with moisture from Hurricane Pamela. The storms are forecast to move across Texas beginning tonight through the end of this week.
Panel urges Texas to show wisdom in dispersing $40 billion of federal funds
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 13, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act is providing $40 billion to Texas and a panel discussion examined how that money should be used.
Join Us In Making A Difference All Year
By Target Hunger | Oct 13, 2021
We reintroduced our monthly giving program, The Orange Club, recently.
Texas' real GDP increased in Q2 of 2021, according to BEA
By Art Benavidez | Oct 13, 2021
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is reporting that Texas' real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by a measure of 6.4% in the second quarter of this year.
City of Houston City Council met July 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, July 7.
Hidalgo urges everyone to speak the 2026 World Cup in Houston 'into existence'
By Karen Kidd | Oct 12, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is on board with having the 2026 World Cup in Houston and she's encouraging everyone to get the attention of the international soccer governing body, FIFA, to make it happen.
Brady shares pride in Conroe firefighters returning from Louisiana
By Karen Kidd | Oct 12, 2021
Conroe firefighters recently returned from Louisiana where they were helping with recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida and were welcomed back on social media by U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady.
October 3-9, 2021: Fort Bend County home sales
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 155 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County for the week of October 3-9, 2021.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 19% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 12, 2021
A total of 1,081 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 19% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Home sales in Harris County, October 3-9, 2021
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 1188 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of October 3-9, 2021.
Porter home sales during October 3-9, 2021
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of October 3-9, 2021.
Houston home sales during October 3-9, 2021
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 651 reported residential sales in Houston for the week of October 3-9, 2021.
Amber Alert cancelled for 13-year-old girl after she walks into a Houston police station
By David Beasley | Oct 12, 2021
Authorities have cancelled an Amber Alert for a 13 year old missing since mid-September after the teenager was located, KTRK reported.
City of Houston City Council met June 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 29.
George honors Harris County Commissioner Garcia for 'bettering his community' during National Hispanic Heritage Month
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George dedicated Oct. 7 to Harris County commissioner Adrian Garcia, a former law enforcement officer.
Turner: 'Congressional districts were drawn not for personalities, but to serve communities'
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is warning against using the congressional redistricting process to help Republican office holders.
National Night Out promotes goodwill between police, residents: 'It's a big deal for us'
By George Willis | Oct 11, 2021
National Night Out was held recently at the Greenspoint area park, an annual event staged since 1984 to bring together local communities and law enforcement agencies in a positive setting to address crime in their neighborhoods.