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News from October 2021
Pet of the Week: Indigo
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Oct 11, 2021
Pet of the Week: Indigo
Two Takes on School Choice
By 'Lucy Meckler' via news houstondaily | Oct 11, 2021
NGT seeks to empower individuals & families to pursue the best pathway to develop their talents so that the future is bright for all Texans.
Last Chance to Register! Don't Miss Our Forum: Digital Skills - Powering Houston's Future!
By UpSkill Houston | Oct 11, 2021
Join us Wednesday, Oct. 13
City of Houston City Council met June 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 22.
Willowridge's Hayes named 'Houston Chronicle Athlete of the Week'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2021
Willowridge's fast-rising sophomore receiver Marxquise Hayes was recently tabbed Houston Chronicle Athlete of the Week.
'I felt very lucky': Garza named strength and conditioning coach at Sharpstown
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2021
Aislinn Garza proudly wears her badge as a force of one.
Correa on return to Houston Astros: 'It's not up to me'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2021
Going forward, Houston Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa knows he may have little say in where he gets to call home.
'We are all so excited': Four Lake Creek softball players commit to collegiate advancement
By Trina Thomas | Oct 10, 2021
The Lake Creek softball team will send off four players to the big leagues after this spring season, marking the first time that Coach Michelle Rochinski will have a roster of multiple elite players.
Cooks on Mills' rocky start to NFL career: 'He's willing to get back to work and get better'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 10, 2021
Regardless of starting quarterback Davis Mills' performance against the Buffalo Bills, his team is still showing support and hope for the player's future.
Meyers makes solid post-season debut, Astros defeat Chicago White Sox in 6-1 victory
By Trina Thomas | Oct 10, 2021
Jake Meyers, the newest outfielder for the Houston Astros on Oct. 7 made his debut in a 6-1 postseason opener as they won against the Chicago White Sox.
'Living embodiment of the Special Olympics' message': Derek 'Tank' Schottle receives Certificate of Recognition from City of Sugar Land
By Christina Heath | Oct 10, 2021
The City of Sugar Land awarded Special Olympics athlete Derek "Tank" Schottle a Certificate of Recognition for his 20 years competing and his embodiment of the Special Olympics' message.
'Welcome to Texas': Tesla moves headquarters to Austin
By Christina Heath | Oct 10, 2021
Tesla officially confirmed on Thursday, Oct. 7 its plan to move its headquarters from the Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas.
Houston ranked among top cities for ‘rodent infestations’ by Terminix
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Oct 10, 2021
Houston has landed on Terminix’s list of most rodent-infested cities in the nation.
Turner joins groups calling for 'end to domestic violence'
By David Beasley | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined several community members Oct. 7 to highlight National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Late Houston social media influencer Alexis Sharkey's husband and suspected killer found dead in Florida from 'apparent self-inflicted gunshot'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 10, 2021
The spouse of late Houston social media influencer Alexis Sharkey and purported suspect in her death, Thomas Sharkey, was found dead in his Florida home on Oct. 7 following a warrant issued for his arrest.
Houston first-time homebuyer program 'will help put homeownership within reach for hundreds of households'
By James Niedzinski | Oct 10, 2021
Wells Fargo's homeownership program, NeighborhoodLIFT, is available again for the third time in Houston.
'Cleanup is underway and regulatory notifications have been made' for crude oil spill
By James Niedzinski | Oct 10, 2021
A crude oil leak was reported at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
'The biggest recycling project you've ever seen': POST Houston multipurpose venue to open Nov. 13
By Emily Bevard | Oct 10, 2021
POST Houston will open its doors soon, providing residents another venue where they can eat, shop and catch a show in Downtown Houston.
'Fight we must': Top Chef hosts join pro-choice rally in Houston
By David Beasley | Oct 10, 2021
Top Chef hosts Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons joined thousands of other pro-choice marchers in Houston Oct. 2 to protest the Texas abortion law, KHOU 11 reported.
Turner on McCasland's allegations: 'You don't have the luxury of putting up smokescreens'
By Christina Heath | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said that he will continue to release information as it comes out in regards to Tom McCasland, former director of Houston Housing and Community Development Department, that was fired in mid-September.