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News from October 2021
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Oct. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2021
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Oct. 21.
Hidalgo 'grateful' flags at half staff following ambush killing of a sheriff's deputy, wounding of two others
By Karen Kidd | Oct 23, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is grateful to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for agreeing that flags in the county should be lowered to half staff following last weekend's ambush that killed a sheriff's deputy and wounded two others.
City of Houston Quality of Life Committee will meet Oct. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2021
City of Houston Quality of Life Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Passenger recounts moments during fiery Houston plane crash: 'We thought it was going to explode'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 22, 2021
The trip of a lifetime for 21 passengers came to an abrupt end on Oct. 19 after a Houston plane crashed and burned without even lifting off the runway.
Man arrested after threatening to blow up Minute Maid Park
By David Beasley | Oct 22, 2021
Houston Police arrested a man who allegedly threatened to blow up Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, during the American League Championship playoff series, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Californians flock toward Houston with 'more than 8,400 people' moving to Harris County
By John Kelly | Oct 22, 2021
Houston is a popular settling place for Californians after moving to the state of Texas.
Trees for Houston to give away 1,000 free trees at giveaway event tomorrow
By Emily Bevard | Oct 22, 2021
Trees for Houston will host its Tree Giveaway event Saturday, Oct. 22, inviting residents to drive through and pick up a free tree.
'Make your cloth mask part of your costume': American Red Cross gives Halloween safety tips
By Emily Bevard | Oct 22, 2021
As Halloween creeps closer, the American Red Cross provides safety tips to make sure the day of fright brings more treats than tricks.
Houston Astros infield believed to be 'one of the best infields around'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 22, 2021
The spectacular has become routine for the vaunted Houston Astros infield of first baseman Yuli Gurriel, second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa and third baseman Alex Bregman.
Texas Public Policy economist predicts massive Texas job losses under 'Build Back Better'
By Savannah Howe | Oct 21, 2021
Everywhere Americans look necessities are getting more expensive. Gas, food, electricity and other materials that households require to work and live are becoming unaffordable, thanks to rising inflation and cost of goods as wages struggle to keep up.
Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated '10 years of partnership'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 21, 2021
Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated a decade of partnership together, including the $2 million raised through the Reliant EcoShare program.
University of Houston men's basketball ranked No. 15 in preseason poll
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2021
The University of Houston’s men’s basketball team is opening the season ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press preseason poll.
'Honored to be a guest': Ford Bend County Judge George attends Diwali Dussehra Festival
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 21, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George was spotted attending the 10th annual Diwali Dussehra Festival for the Greater Houston area on Oct. 18.
Monthly update: vehicle sales
By Elizabeth Balderrama | Oct 21, 2021
Houston-area auto dealers sold 21,652 new vehicles in September ’21, a decrease of 4.4 percent from September ’20, according to TexAuto Facts, published by InfoNation, Inc. of Houston. Truck/SUV sales decreased 2.8 percent since September ’20 and car sales are down 9.0 percent.
‘Heartbreaking and disappointing’: Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable fatally shot, two other deputies injured
By Emily Bevard | Oct 21, 2021
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable was fatally shot and two other deputy constables sustained injuries while working at a nightclub in north Houston last week.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 26% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 21, 2021
A total of 799 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 26% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
University of Houston men's basketball tabbed to win conference as 'preseason favorite'
By Zachary Richter | Oct 21, 2021
As per the American Athletic Conference Coaches' Preseason Poll, the University of Houston's Men's Basketball program has grabbed the "preseason favorite" position for the third time in a row.
City of Houston City Council met July 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 21, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 27.
'We're an undisciplined team': Texans face Cardinals following loss to Indianapolis
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 20, 2021
Brandin Cooks doesn’t mince words about what he sees as the root cause of his Houston Texans struggles.
Governor Abbott appoints three to the University of Houston System Board of Regents
By Press Release | Oct 20, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Tilman Fertitta and Beth Madison and appointed Ricky Raven to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for terms set to expire August 31, 2027.