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News from September 2021
Carolyn Ann King Douglas
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 12, 2021
Carolyn Ann King Douglas was called home to the Lord on September 2, 2021 after a battle with cancer.
Herbert Cunningham Bradshaw
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 12, 2021
Herbert Cunningham Bradshaw, 76, died on August 29, 2021, Houston, TX after a long battle with cancer.
September poll: Veterans overwhelmingly disapprove of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 10, 2021
A new nationwide poll found the majority of veterans were not happy with how President Joe Biden handled the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.
'He's happy': Texans bring home Woodlands, Texas Tech alum Amendola on one-year, $2.5 million deal
By John Suayan | Sep 10, 2021
The Houston Texans have signed The Woodlands and Texas Tech alum Danny Amendola to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million.
'We’re all proud to be Cougars today': University of Houston officially accepts Big 12 invite
By John Suayan | Sep 10, 2021
The Big 12 Conference has a new member institution from the Lone Star State in the University of Houston.
Abbott reappoints 13 to Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
By Governor Greg Abbott Press Office | Sep 10, 2021
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed thirteen members to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council for terms set to expire on Aug. 31, 2023. The council advises the commission and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
HISD Board votes 'unanimously' to change name of Jack Yates High School football field to honor memory of George Floyd
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
The football field at Jack Yates High School in Houston will now bear the name of graduate and former team member George Floyd who was killed by a Minnesota police officer during his arrest last year.
'Texans love their dogs': Dog bill vetoed by Abbott returns to Texas Legislature
By John Kelly | Sep 10, 2021
Previously vetoed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act has found its way to the agenda of the upcoming third special session of the Texas Legislature.
'Just reporting the numbers is not enough': Turner mandates biweekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated city employees
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 10, 2021
On Sept. 8, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that all unvaccinated city employees must undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing.
Texas Tuition Promise Fund opened enrollment Sept. 1
By Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | Sep 10, 2021
September is National College Savings Month, and now is the perfect time to enroll a child in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® (TTPF) — the state’s tax-advantaged prepaid college tuition plan. Open enrollment for TTPF began Sept. 1.
Texas third most popular state for international homebuyers
By Texas Real Estate Research Center | Sep 10, 2021
International homebuyers purchased nearly 10,000 homes in Texas from April 2020 to March 2021, representing $4.9 billion in sales, according to Texas Realtors' Texas International Homebuyers Report.
Turner: 'If we don't take immediate action to combat climate change, future generations will suffer'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
Mayor Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) wants more people in the country to put their focus on climate change and the impact it's had on natural disasters following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ida.
Abbott calls for 'third special legislative session' of the Texas Legislature
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a third special legislative session, and there are five agenda items.
Abbott 'proud' to sign highly controversial voting bill into law
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has placed his signature on Senate Bill 1 on Sept. 7 after three months and two special sessions. It is supposed to take effect three months after the special legislative session, which will be right before the 2022 primary elections.
'One of Houston's greatest champions': Houston native Beyoncé turns 40
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Beyoncé's rise to fame was with Destiny Child, where she was the lead singer in the 1990s. This Houston native has never looked back and has made several global impacts.
Manufactured housing industry in Texas showing early indications of deflation
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 9, 2021
The manufactured housing industry in Texas is currently exhibiting early indications of deflation, with manufacturers anticipating further recovery through the end of the year, according to a report by the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Real Estate Research Center.
Target Hunger to 'distribute fresh, healthy foods' with new mobile pantry
By April Bamburg | Sep 9, 2021
A grassroots community-based program that got its start in 1989 serving Houston’s inner-city neighborhoods has expanded this year and will help more Houston residents get the fresh foods that they need to create healthy, fresh meals.
Turner remembers Hurricane Harvey: 'We will continue to build a stronger and resilient city'
By April Bamburg | Sep 9, 2021
In the years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas and Louisiana, the City of Houston has worked to rebuild, improve infrastructure and strengthen relationships with other organizations.
Texas Supreme Court sides with Abbott in approving arrest warrants for absent members of the Texas House
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 8, 2021
Following a series of injunctions granted by local district courts, the Texas Supreme Court has decided that the Texas House may issue arrest warrants for absent members, according to a report by The Hill.
Remembering September 8, 1900
By Galveston Historical Foundation | Sep 8, 2021
Remembering September 8, 1900 View a selection of images from our collection on the 121st anniversary of the 1900 Storm.