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News from October 2021
Anne Genevieve Diehl
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Anne Genevieve Diehl (The Woodlands, Texas), who passed away on September 25, 2021 at the age of 83.
Edmund A. Gehan
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
Edmund Alpheus Gehan, 92, passed away on Tuesday, the 28th September 2021, in Houston, Texas.
Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold died peacefully at home in Houston, surrounded by family and loving caregivers, on September 26, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Georgia Holbrook Grainger Estrella
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
Georgia H. Estrella departed peacefully from this world on May 17, 2020. She lived an adventurous life filled with the love and adoration of friends and family alike.
George Henry Dentler II
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
A charismatic and thoughtful man his entire life, George Henry Dentler II ("Hank") passed away on September 23, 2021 at his home in The Woodlands, TX.
Martha Matlock Coskey
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
Martha Matlock Coskey (our Momo) passed away on Wednesday, the 22nd of September 2021, in Houston, Texas after 92 years of a life filled with adventure, love, and vivacity.
Carter Roberts Boyd
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
Carter Roberts Boyd, 74, died September 1, 2021, in Houston, Texas
Mary Lee (Cottingham) Benedict
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
Mary Lee Cottingham Benedict was a 2nd generation native Houstonian.
Victor R. Arias, Jr.
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
Victor R. Arias, Jr., born December 12, 1936 in Houston, Texas to Victor and Selma Arias, died on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
Harris County's Brays Bayou Project nears completion
By Art Benavidez | Oct 2, 2021
An infrastructure project intended to curb flooding is almost complete, according to Harris County leaders.
Houston's Cabot Oil & Gas and Cimarex Energy merge to become Coterra Energy
By Art Benavidez | Oct 2, 2021
Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas and Oklahoma's Cimarex Energy have completed a $9 billion merger approved by shareholders and rebranded to become Coterra Energy.
City of Houston City Council met May 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 2, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, May 25.
Point of Order — Don’t Squander this Opportunity
By Luis Figueroa, Every Texan | Oct 2, 2021
In this endless barrage of bad policy comes a real opportunity to do some real transformative good for Texas communities.
'An inspiration to women, people of color and the powerless': Hidalgo, Turner remark on passing of longtime activist Farenthold
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she is keenly feeling the passing of Texas civil and women's rights powerhouse Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold who died last month.
Klein's Heilbrun looks forward to contributing, bringing 'encouragement' to Lady Bearkats
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
If there is any pressure on the Lady Bearkats returning to the state finals as they did last year, they certainly are not showing yet.
'Winning a division is not easy': Astros clinch fourth AL West crown in five years
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
The Houston Astros are once again headed to the postseason after clinching the franchise's fourth American League West title in a five-year span.
Octopus Energy 'proud' to sponsor e-bike nation trek, SunPedal Ride
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A Houston-based renewable energy retailer is sponsoring a duo’s electronic bike trek across the country.
Tachus 'thrilled' to provide high-speed fiber internet to Harris County homes
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A Harris County home has become the first home in the county to be connected to high-speed fiber internet from a Woodlands-based internet company.
'It is never an easy decision': Renewable Energy Group announces closure of Houston biodiesel plant
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
An Ames, Iowa-based biodiesel production company recently announced in will close its Seabrook facility.
'I stand with Kyrie Irving': Cruz rallies behind NBA players who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2021
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) has rallied to the defense of NBA players still holding out against getting the COVID-19 vaccine.