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News from October 2021
WattBridge breaks ground on new peak-power facility to provide Brazoria County 'with reliable, reduced-emission power generation'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
WattBridge Energy, LLC recently announced that it is set to construct a new peak-power facility in Brazoria County, according to a press release.
'He is not accountable to anyone': Miami Chief of police, former Houston cop under investigation by city commission
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña recently shared his thoughts on the fiasco involving the current Miami Chief of Police Art Acevedo, a former Houston policeman, and leaders in the South Florida city.
Turner urges Congress to address the national debt ceiling to 'avoid widespread economic crisis'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the African American Mayors Association recently called on Congress to address the debt ceiling or risk a huge economic fallout.
Castex-Tatum calls for residents to pick up ‘185 pieces of litter’ to note city’s 185th anniversary
By Tamara Browning | Oct 10, 2021
A Houston city official who was appointed in September 2020 by Mayor Sylvester Turner to lead a citywide anti-litter campaign is encouraging residents to couple the crusade with the city’s 185th anniversary.
EDA deputy assistant secretary tours Houston facility that 'will bring thousands of new advanced manufacturing jobs' to the area
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
On Sept. 28, Texas State Sen. Carol Alvarado helped welcome U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Deputy Assistant Secretary and COO Dennis Alvordwas, who was in Houston to tour the East End Maker Hub (EEMH).
'Flyhomes has landed in the Lone Star State': Company expands into Houston, two other Texas housing markets
By Karen Kidd | Oct 10, 2021
A Seattle-based homebuying experience company that expanded into three Texas housing markets, including Houston, last month is looking for team members to work those markets.
'Indispensable public service': Report shows Houston's public transit's importance during the pandemic
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 10, 2021
A new report released from Texas Southern University suggested that even though use rates for public transportation in Houston have decreased, it was a key factor in helping people get to work while restrictions were imposed under COVID-19.
Abbott furious after federal denial of border crisis emergency declaration: 'Biden has turned his back on Texans'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 10, 2021
A recent uptick in migration at the U.S.-Mexico border is sparking some noise between federal leaders and Texas state officials.
Houston cities exhibited increased tax collections for a 12-month period
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 10, 2021
Sales and use tax collections saw an increase in the 12 most populous Houston cities.
Rice University named among top national universities
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 10, 2021
Rice University in Houston earned a spot in the U.S. News & World Report list of top 40 national universities.
Lewis Earl “Tommy” Elliott
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lewis Earl Elliott of Conroe, Texas, who passed away on October 7, 2021 at the age of 90.
Sharron Rose Baldwin-Farris
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
We are sad to announce that on October 3, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Sharron Rose Baldwin-Farris (Baytown, Texas), born in Galveston, Texas.
Garry Michael Burnett
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
We are sad to announce that on October 2, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Garry Michael Burnett of Baytown, Texas.
Olga Elizabeth Svrcek
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
We are sad to announce that on October 5, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Olga Elizabeth Svrcek of Baytown, Texas. Y
Robert Lee “Bobby” Tyler Jr.
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lee Tyler Jr. (Baytown, Texas), who passed away on October 8, 2021 at the age of 55.
Jason Leggett-Wilson
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jason Leggett-Wilson of League City, Texas, who passed away on October 1, 2021.
Anthony Louis “A.L.” Luprete
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Anthony Louis Luprete of League City, Texas, born in Houston, Texas, who passed away on October 2, 2021, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Norine Patrina Carlton
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
We are sad to announce that on October 1, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Norine Patrina Carlton in Pearland, Texas, born in Houston, Texas. Y
Bettie Lou Delange
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bettie Lou Delange (Pearland, Texas), born in Brookeland, Texas, who passed away on October 5, 2021.
Michael Earl Riley
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
We are sad to announce that on October 5, 2021, Michael Earl Riley (Pearland, Texas) passed away.