News from September 2021
'Here to help': Fletcher meets with Houston-based veterans service group amid Afghan evacuation aftermath
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
The U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan is over but Democrat Texas U.S. House Rep. Lizzie Fletcher said she is still reaching out to Afghans, U.S. veterans and others from the now-over war who might still need help.
'Texas will always defend the right to life': Six-week abortion ban law takes effect
By Zachary Richter | Sep 5, 2021
On Sept. 1, a new law was passed in Texas that now makes accessing abortion difficult for women because it bans the process after six weeks into pregnancy.
'Permitless carry' law allows Texans to carry handguns without permission or training
By Zachary Richter | Sep 5, 2021
Texas previously required its citizens to undergo a background check and training and get a permit to carry a handgun. But now, with this new law, all such requirements have been withdrawn. Gun rights advocates have highly praised this law.
Texas is Open for Business
By 'Office of Senator Ted Cruz' via news houstondaily | Sep 4, 2021
I want to update you on my work in Texas this last week, hearing from agricultural producers, business owners, and community leaders on the needs of their communities and the Lone Star State's continued leadership in our nation's recovery.
'Our team is safe in Houston': Ida forces LSU football team to evacuate to Houston
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
Like many people of New Orleans and southeast Louisiana, the 16th-ranked LSU Tigers football team was forced to flee Hurricane Ida last month.
Tulane University students 'relocate' to Houston after Hurricane Ida
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 3, 2021
Houston will be housing Tulane University students who were evacuated due to the damage caused by Hurricane Ida in New Orleans, according to a Click2Houston report.
Martha Lane Willis
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Martha Lane Willis of Texas City, Texas, born in Thornton, Texas, who passed away on August 30, 2021 at the age of 81.
Gary “B” Scott
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Scott of League City, Texas, who passed away on August 30, 2021, at the age of 85.
Micaela Perez Ruiz
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.
Mary Orena Crabb
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Orena Crabb (Pasadena, Texas), who passed away on August 28, 2021 at the age of 98.
Rosa Maria Centeno
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.
James Craig Henderson
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.
Betty Maurine Watson
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Betty Maurine Watson (Pasadena, Texas), born in Mesa, Arizona, who passed away on August 28, 2021, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Eloise M Lott
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Eloise M Lott in Sugar Land, Texas, born in Sullivan, Illinois, who passed away on August 24, 2021, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Martha Sue Martin
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martha Sue Martin (Sugar Land, Texas), born in Honey Grove, Texas, who passed away on August 22, 2021, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends.
David G Thayer
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David G Thayer (Houston, Texas), who passed away on August 27, 2021 at the age of 71.
Edward Leon Fennell Jr.
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
Edward Leon "Bo" Fennell of The Woodlands, Texas was born December 12, 1944, and lost his short but well fought battle with cancer on August 18, 2021.
James Edward Fields
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
James Edward Fields, age 91, was born in Middletown, OH and passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021.
Brandon Michael Donahue
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
Brandon Michael Donahue, age 18, of The Woodlands, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021.