News from September 2021


Houston's carbon capture and storage plans 'reimagine what it means to be the energy capital of the world'

Houston's carbon capture and storage (CCS) plans have drawn attention from 11 companies who announced last week they would be collaborating on the hub in Houston.


Present-day snakes may have evolved from ancestors of asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs

A new study suggests that all living snakes evolved from a handful of species that survived the giant asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs and most other living things at the end of the Cretaceous.


'Couldn't be happier': Friendswood grad Pacheco gives Detroit Tigers a taste of the future

Former Friendswood Mustangs baseball star Izaac Pacheco visited Comerica Park, the home of the Detroit Tigers of the MLB last week and gave the fans a small taste of the future, taking batting practice at the facility.


Fort Bend County home sales during September 19-25, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 101 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County for the week of September 19-25, 2021.


Home sales in Houston during September 19-25, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 19-25, 2021.


'A night to remember': Houston Astros' Siri homers twice in first MLB start

Houston Astros rookie outfielder Jose Siri is reveling in being in the place where he’s always thought he belongs.


'My purpose is positive influence': Katy Paetow football coach Gotte wins Texans' Coach of the Week award

Katy Paetow football coach William Gotte has been tabbed the Houston Texans’ Coach of the Week honoree.


'Football is a brutal sport': Klein Cain's Blue will not suit up for senior season

Klein Cain star running back Jaydon Blue has announced he will not be suiting up for his senior season.


'Why did Biden trust the Taliban?': Cruz suggests Biden administration received misinformation from Taliban

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) recently tweeted that a recent "over-the-horizon" drone strike which killed innocent civilians may have been due to the US receiving bad intel from the Taliban.


Yes, You Are Smart Enough

NGT seeks to empower individuals & families to pursue the best pathway to develop their talents so that the future is bright for all Texans.


'I'm excited to see what they bring': Baytown Lee's Berry commits to Marshall Thundering Herd

Baytown Lee's Trudell Berry, a three-star prospect by 24/7 Sports, verbally committed to Marshall over the summer.


'I’m proud of their effort and work ethic': Coach Snokhous commends Jersey Village Falcons for 3-0 perfect season start

Jersey Village Football coach David Snokhous has led the Falcons to a 3-0 start for the season.


Houston Private School Classic 'excited to add even more teams and even expand to another site' for 2021 event

The Houston Private School Classic will soon return for a second year of competition.


New Klein Collins volleyball coach Price looks to take team 'further'

New Klein Collins volleyball coach Kasey Price is excited by the possibilities.


Fort Bend Marshall's Banks' 'skill set, work ethic' already turning heads this season

Already considered one of the top Class 5A players in the state, Fort Bend Marshall junior quarterback Ja'Koby Banks is turning even more heads early in the season.


Texans' Johnson named a nominee for 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class

Legendary Houston Texans wideout Andre Johnson headlines a list of 10 first-year eligible players nominated for the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.


'Bright future': Baytown Sterling safety Sylvester commits to Rice

Rice Football picked up an exciting new prospect as Baytown Sterling safety Reece Sylvester has committed to the Owls.


'Big win tonight': Baytown Sterling off to best start since 2016

The Baytown Sterling football team is reveling in the change of pace.


Astros 'focused' on putting best team on this season

The Houston Astros magic number to clinch their fourth AL West title stands at three with seven games remaining in the regular season.


'Only his body will tell': No news on when Houston Astros' Brantley could return

With the MLB playoffs just around the corner, Houston manager Dusty Baker is admitting what no Astros fan wants to hear.