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News from October 2021
Texas' GDP grew 6.4% in 2nd quarter of 2021
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 8, 2021
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently reported that Texas' GDP grew in the second quarter of 2021.
Last Chance to Register - Don't Miss State of Education on Oct. 12
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 8, 2021
Last Chance to Register - Don't Miss State of Education on Oct. 12
City of Houston City Council met June 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, June 2.
Cardone Capital buys two apartment properties in Houston
By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2021
A Florida-based real estate investment company recently purchased two multifamily complexes in Houston.
Katy ISD parents prevent writer from speaking at event, claim his books 'are centered on critical race theory'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2021
Concerned parents from the Katy Independent School District (ISD) came together to stop the school district from virtually speaking to an author, alleging his books are centered on critical race theory.
Houston's Top 30 influential women honored for 'undeniable quest for success, passion'
By David Beasley | Oct 7, 2021
Houston's Top 30 most influential women were recognized at a gala Oct. 1.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 21% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 7, 2021
A total of 1,340 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 21% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Harris County DA launches investigation into allegations Turner awarded deal to 'favored' developer
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2021
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has launched a formal probe into allegations Mayor Sylvester Turner steered affordable housing funds last month to a favored developer.
'I’m forever grateful for everything': Correa's future with Houston Astros unclear following 2021 season finale
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 7, 2021
Emotions were running high during the Houston Astros' 2021 season finale – a 7-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Oct. 3.
Abbott, state governors outline 10-point plan for border crisis
By Press Release | Oct 7, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott on Oct. 6 held a press conference with nine other state governors in Mission, Texas to discuss the ongoing crisis at the border as well as what Texas is doing to keep communities safe in the midst of President Joe Biden's disastrous open border policies.
'We pulled together with a sense of urgency': Hidalgo, U.S. Treasury secretary praise Houston-Harris COVID rental assistance program
By Karen Kidd | Oct 7, 2021
Houston and Harris Counties have been standouts in the effort to distribute billions in federal rent relief dollars, according to two news stories published last month.
City of Houston Planning Commission met June 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2021
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, June 10.
'It’s something that’s really important': Astros Yuli Gurriel leads team to victory over Oakland, earns AL batting championship
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 6, 2021
The 2021 regular season is now in the books for the Houston Astros, who now enter the postseason as the American League's No. 2 seed.
'A man was set up by a corrupt police officer': Texas State Parole Board recommends posthumous pardon for George Floyd
By Zachary Richter | Oct 6, 2021
George Floyd was apparently framed in a drug bust way back in 2004, according to a public defender. The arresting officer, in the drug-raid case, was later charged in connection to a murder case. The Texas State Parole Board recommended that Floyd should receive a full posthumous pardon and has now forwarded the recommendation to the governor.
'Completely unacceptable': Teen charged with three counts of murder after valet workers killed during high-speed chase
By George Willis | Oct 6, 2021
Three valet workers were run down and killed near a Houston sports bar on Oct. 1 by a vehicle trying to elude police in a high-speed chase.
'I heard four gunshots': Students recall terrifying moments inside YES Prep school as suspect is charged
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021
A former student of the YES Prep Southwest Secondary School has been booked and charged in connection to the Oct. 1 school shooting that injured the campus's administrator.
City of Houston Planning Commission met May 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2021
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, May 27.
City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Sept. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2021
City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 14.
City of Houston Committee on Budget & Fiscal Affairs and Housing & Community Affairs will meet Oct. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2021
City of Houston Committee on Budget & Fiscal Affairs and Housing & Community Affairs will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.
BP to boost production in Gulf of Mexico as it expands Thunder Horse project
By Art Benavidez | Oct 5, 2021
A British multinational oil and gas company has begun an expansion project that is expected to increase its energy output by 25,000 barrels per day.