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News from October 2021
'I'm not 100%': Forearm injury keeps right-hander McCullers off Astros ALCS roster
By John Suayan | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Astros on Oct. 15 released their roster for the American League Championship Series with a notable absence: Starting pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr.
'We always rise': Turner discusses unity, resiliency in State of the City Address
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his State of the City address on Oct. 13.
'A huge impact': Houston Food Bank feeds 500,000 through partnership with Amazon
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
A partnership with Amazon has allowed the Houston Food Bank to deliver nearly 500,000 meals to families, children and senior citizens in the Houston area.
Texas father-son team take on 'Top Chef'
By Steven Hughes | Oct 17, 2021
A Texas father and son are showing their cooking skills on "Top Chef," a culinary competition.
Houston Rockets host Filipino Heritage Night on Oct. 28
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Rockets have designated Oct. 28 as Filipino Heritage Night.
Houston Police Department welcomes 250th class of graduating cadets 'serving the most diverse city in this nation'
By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Police Department welcomed its 250th cadet class to the department, as graduating cadets officially earned their badges earlier this week.
'We value every individual': Southwest Airlines complies with federal vaccine mandate, defies Abbott's ban on mandates
By David Beasley | Oct 17, 2021
Southwest Airlines, headquartered in Dallas and serving in Houston, is complying with a federal mandate that all employees receive COVID-19 vaccinations, defying Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates.
Texans quarterback Mills makes comeback against New England 'coming off a bad loss'
By David Beasley | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Texans didn't win in game five against the New England Patriots. But for quarterback Davis Mills, it was a sort of redemption coming off a poor performance against the Buffalo Bills the week before.
'That's how Houston gets it done': Abbott extends waiver for truckers at Port of Houston
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has extended a waiver for another 30 days on the number of federally regulated hours that truck drivers can work around Houston in an effort to keep cargo moving through the Port of Houston that has seen record-setting cargo volume, according to the State of the Port Address delivered by Chairman Ric Campo.
ATF Special Agent: Houston 'ground zero' for auto switch devices on firearms
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Police Department has released bodycam footage of an officer being fatally wounded, his partner injured while trying to serve an arrest warrant.
Harris County Sheriff's Office chief praises new 'anti-crime' initiative
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced a new initiative to address crime through a county program known as "environmental design."
Lamar CISD kindergarten teacher faces charge of child indecency
By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 17, 2021
A kindergarten teacher at Tamarron Elementary School has been detained and charged with a count of indecency with a child, which is classified as a felony.
'Star Trek' star Shatner joins Blue Origin's latest space launch
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
A nonagenarian actor best known for his lead role on "Star Trek" was part of Blue Origin’s second launch into space.
‘He is not accountable to anyone’: Former Houston Police Chief Acevedo fired from Miami Police Department
By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2021
Art Acevedo has been suspended from his role as Miami police chief with the intent of termination, according to an Oct. 11 report by The Associated Press (AP).
Murillo 'honored' to be reappointed to Harris County Houston Sports Authority
By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2021
President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Laura Murillo, was reappointed to the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) board this month.
Osteen repays $4.4 Million in pandemic relief funding
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
TV televangelist and mega-church pastor Joel Osteen has repaid $4.4 million to the federal government that he received in COVID-19 pandemic loans.
Cynthia Marie Barny
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 17, 2021
We are sad to announce that on October 14, 2021, at the age of 63, Cynthia Marie Barny of Baytown, Texas passed away.
Sara Redding Bailey
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 17, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sara Redding Bailey of League City, Texas, who passed away on October 11, 2021 at the age of 87.
Dr. Gregory Allan Johnson
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 17, 2021
Dr. Gregory Allan JohnsonNovember 30, 1962 - October 10, 2021 (58 years old)It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.
Robin Ray Reynolds
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 17, 2021
We are sad to announce that on October 11, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Robin Ray Reynolds of League City, Texas, born in Muskogee, Oklahoma.