79°
71º | 87°
News from September 2021
Infrastructure Bill Up For A Vote
By 'Vance Ginn' via news houstondaily | Sep 30, 2021
Infrastructure Bill Up For A Vote Tomorrow the infrastructure bill is up for a vote in Congress--but what's in it?
Last chance to purchase general admission tickets to Houston Open
By George Willis | Sep 30, 2021
Today is the final day to purchase General Admission Good Any Day tickets to see some of the best players in the sport of golf compete at the Houston Open.
'The recovery, however, is not assured': IMF report optimistic about economy in second half of year, but highlights potential pitfalls
By John Kelly | Sep 30, 2021
On its way to recovery, the global economy is projected to grow 6% in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022, the International Monetary Fund reported.
'We're always exploring where we can drive greater impact:' McDonalds to end plastic in Happy Meals
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 30, 2021
McDonald's is working on eliminating the plastic toys in its Happy Meals while keeping the fun.
City of Houston City Council met May 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, May 11.
Houston Aviation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 29, 2021
The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 4.4 million passengers in August ’21, up from 1.6 million in August ’20.
Manufacturing Day Houston slated for Friday at TXRX East End Maker Hub
By Press Release | Sep 29, 2021
Manufacturing Day Houston will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1 at TXRX East End Maker Hub (EEMH) located at 6501 Navigation Blvd., Houston.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 21% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 29, 2021
A total of 1,641 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.
Fun-filled week in Houston: Nature, festivals, races, family night and more
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 29, 2021
Houston is hosting several events this week: Festivals, canoe and kayak races and more!
City of Houston City Council met May 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, May 4.
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee will meet Oct. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.
City of Houston City Council will meet Sept. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2021
City of Houston City Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29.
McCaul urges state, defense to help get 'Americans, Afghan partners left behind by Biden administration' out of Afghanistan
By Christina Heath | Sep 28, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) has sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin asking to help get family members of American servicemembers still trapped in Afghanistan home.
County commissioner raises 'concern' after a firm run by a former political campaign worker is awarded $11 million for vaccine awareness plans
By Alexus Barnhart | Sep 28, 2021
A debate is on the rise after a former political campaign employee received $11 million in an effort to aid her firm's push for an increase in vaccinations.
Alvarado looks 'forward to seeing the finished product' of Hyatt hotel in Baytown
By Christina Heath | Sep 28, 2021
The City of Baytown gathered last week to celebrate the construction of a new full-service, nationally branded Hyatt hotel that will help bring economic growth to the area, according to Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston).
Construction to start on 1.2 million-square-foot spec warehouse near Houston
By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021
TGS Cedar Port Partners, LP has broken ground on a 1.2 million-square-foot speculative warehouse in Bayport at Cedar Port Industrial Park, the company said in news release.
Harris County weekly recap of home sales during September 19-25, 2021
By Houston Daily | Sep 28, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 1132 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of September 19-25, 2021.
Elon Musk's war on Texas
By Stone Washington | Sep 28, 2021
Elon Musk has been embarrassing the Biden administration for the past eight months by constantly rejecting federal safety standards and causing too many public safety hazards to count.
Katy Independent School District named best in the Houston area, 13th best in Texas
By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021
Katy Independent School District has been named the best in the Houston area and 13th in Texas, a news release said.
Houston ranked most 'diverse city in America' in WalletHub study
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 28, 2021
According to a WalletHub study, Houston is the most diverse city in America.