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News from September 2021
'Our hospitals are at the brink': Lack of ICU beds to blame for Army veteran's death from treatable illness
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
The lack of ICU beds caused by rising COVID-19 hospitalizations has been blamed for the death of an Army veteran from a treatable illness.
'Women play a vital role': Houston Women's Commission holds inaugural meeting
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
The Houston Women's Commission, which was approved by the Houston City Council last month, held its inaugural meeting on Aug. 30, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Councilwomen Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and Karla Cisneros in attendance.
Houston's job market is on standard levels once again as jobless claims start to dip
By Zachary Richter | Sep 2, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic had taken an enormous toll on the employment rates, and more than a year since the beginning, the jobless claims have started to dip in Texas as per the research conducted by the Greater Houston Partnership.
Save the Date for State of the Port - Oct. 7
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 2, 2021
Save the Date for State of the Port - Oct. 7
Houston Aviation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 2, 2021
The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 5.0 million passengers in July ’21, up from 1.4 million in July ’20. This is the highest monthly total since December ’19.
Houston ISD superintendent focuses on re-engagement, safety and 'the children' this school year
By Emily Bevard | Sep 2, 2021
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II met with U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) this week outlining his goals as he begins the school year at Texas' largest school district.
Mattress Mack opens Houston store up for Hurricane Ida victims to 'sleep and eat for free'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 2, 2021
A furniture store owner offered up his brick-and-mortar as a safe haven for individuals fleeing Hurricane Ida that needed a place to sleep while waiting for the storm to pass.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 2% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 1, 2021
A total of 2,708 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 2% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'We celebrate 185 years': Houston commemorates anniversary of city founding
By John Kelly | Sep 1, 2021
The City of Houston turned 185 on Aug. 30.
'Texas is sending emergency resources': Abbott pledges Hurricane Ida aid
By John Kelly | Sep 1, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stated on Aug. 30 that he has ordered emergency resources and personnel to be deployed to Louisiana, which had been hit by Hurricane Ida.
'Deeply grateful': Baylor professor to receive David E. Rogers Award
By John Kelly | Sep 1, 2021
Dr. Peter Hotez, professor of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, was awarded the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation David E. Rogers Award.