News from October 2021
City of Houston City Council met July 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 20.
Federal stimulus impacts inflation, 'leads to higher price levels'
By John Breslin | Oct 18, 2021
Federal stimulus measures have contributed to inflation and rising prices, but it is only one of a number of factors impacting the rate, according to a Houston-based economist.
Houston ready to welcome World Cup 2026
By Nestor F. Sebastian | Oct 18, 2021
Houston is vying to host FIFA World Cup games in 2026 as the U.S., along with Mexico and Canada, welcome the coveted tournament.
Houston offers family friendly events this week
By Julie Giyer | Oct 18, 2021
Houston offers family friendly events this week
City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met May 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2021
City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met Wednesday, May 26.
Pet of the Week: Aladdin
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Oct 18, 2021
Pet of the Week: Aladdin
'As resilient as ever': Fletcher celebrates Navy's 246th birthday
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) celebrated the Navy’s 246th birthday on Oct. 13.
CBK Interests breaks ground on medical office building in west Houston
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
A local real estate company that specializes in the development, acquisition and investment opportunities in commercial real estate recently broke ground on a medical office building in the western portion of the city.
'I've been so fortunate and blessed': Cy-Fair's Benotti marks 800th career win
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Cy-Fair High legendary volleyball coach Donna Benotti recently notched her 800th career win with many of the people that help make it happen looking.
Fort Bend Bush's Smallwood has 'always wanted to coach football, give back to community'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Fort Bend Bush High running backs Coach Kim Smallwood knows her way around the game.
Mattress Mack wagers 'exciting' $2 million bet on Astros World Series win
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is willing to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to the Houston Astros.
'I had an amazing team': Nimitz grad Stewart earns German Football League Championship title
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Nimitz High grad Darrell Stewart now has in hand the German Football League (GFL) championship that he always saw for himself.
'I could feel the love': Kilgore College's McCoy commits to University of Houston
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Kilgore College star receiver Willie McCoy has verbally committed to Houston, giving the Cougars their eighth recruit in a still growing 2022 class.
Pearland's Sherman named one of area's 'senior sleepers'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Pearland star linebacker Kvon Sherman isn’t a secret anymore.
Houston adds color to intersection to 'create better visibility for all road users'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Two city departments have painted sections of the intersection at Fulton Street and Quitman Street in hopes to protect cyclists and pedestrians against ongoing traffic.
Houston Texans wide receiver Moore promoted to active roster after 'phenomenal' performance
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Moore is quickly making a lasting impression on team officials.
'He gives us the best chance to win': Texans to retain Taylor as starting QB upon return from injury
By John Suayan | Oct 17, 2021
Houston Texans head coach David Culley said that the team will retain Tyrod Taylor as starting quarterback once the 11th-year pro returns from injury.
College Park's Palmer named 'Girl Athlete of the Week' following Lady Cavalier's win against rival The Woodlands
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 17, 2021
Paige Palmer, a Lady Cavaliers outside hitter for College Park High School, recently helped the team achieve a pair of District 13-6A wins last week over rival The Woodlands, earning her the title of Texas Sports Nation's Girl athlete of the week, according to a report by the Houston Chronicle.
'I did my job': Covenant Christian's Kade Houston leads Cougars to win
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Kade Houston feels an obligation to be everywhere for his Conroe Covenant Christian team.
'Can't wait for March': New athletes to be inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame
By John Kelly | Oct 17, 2021
A trio of athletes with Houston connections have been named to the 2022 class of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame