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News from September 2021
Edwin Jerry Dietrich
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 26, 2021
E. Jerry Dietrich was called home on August 18, 2021. He was born July 14, 1926 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Amy Beth Crull
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 26, 2021
Amy Beth Crull passed away on September 13, 2021 in Pearland, Texas. Amy was born on May 6, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Eulogia "Lodie" Cervantes
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 26, 2021
Eulogia Alderete Cervantes passed from this life on to her reward on Monday, September 6, 2021. "Lolla," or "Lodie," as her family and friends called her, was born in Missouri City, Texas on March 11, 1926.
Kelton Lamar Brewer
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 26, 2021
Kelton Lamar Brewer passed away, August 23, after a year of ill health at the age of 90 years old, Survived by his wife, Beverly with 68 years of a loving marriage.
Carole Rae (Goetzmann) Booth
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 26, 2021
Carole Rae Booth, nee Goetzmann, passed away September 19, 2021 from complications of cancer and kidney disease.
Susan Thomas Blanchard
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 26, 2021
Susan Thomas Blanchard passed away on Sept. 11, 2021, from complications of ALS.
Martha Louise Esser Bissex
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 26, 2021
Martha Louise Esser Bissex1927-2021Martha Louise Esser Bissex, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and tireless worker in the church, passed away September 11th from natural causes.
'Get your shot': Harris County's $100 vaccine incentive program to end Sept. 30
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
Harris County’s $100 vaccine incentive program is slated to end on Sept. 30 and county officials have gone on record that they have no intentions of extending the plan.
'Her legacy carries me through': County honors 30th anniversary of inauguration of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
Harris County commemorated the 30th anniversary of the late Ann Richards becoming Texas governor on Sept. 23.
'It's never as bad as you think it was': Loss to Carolina spoils Texans rookie QB's first start
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
With starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor injured, Houston Texans rookie signal caller Davis Mills made his first start of his career during a 24-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 23.
'Get ready to eat': Kamin excited to have 'Top Chef' host Lakshmi as Twitter follower, guest in Houston
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
Like anyone with a Twitter account, Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin gets excited when a she gains a new follower.
'We can get it done': Humble ISD board president issues election challenge to Hidalgo
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
Humble Independent School District Board President Martina Lemond Dixon on Sept. 22 announced that she will run as a Republican against Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in next year’s election.
Houston partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation to build 30 mini-pitches throughout region, 'add more soccer youth programming'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
City officials recently announced that they have partnered with the U.S. Soccer Federation and the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee to build 30 mini-pitches throughout the city, along with funding a youth soccer program.
Fulgent Genetics 'pleased' to partner with Houston Health Department for COVID-19 testing in area schools
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
The Houston Health Department, along with Fulgent Genetics, have joined forces to offer on-campus COVID-19 testing.
Allegations of doctor stealing vaccines leads to Harris County lawsuit to 'finally set right some of the wrongs'
By Christina Heath | Sep 25, 2021
A former Harris County Public Health employee is suing the department and Harris County for discrimination after being accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccinations.
Fletcher encourages women to 'learn risk factors, symptoms' this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
By George Willis | Sep 25, 2021
For U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston), Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September is personal.
Galveston to serve as homeport for 'newest and largest' Norwegian cruise ship
By George Willis | Sep 25, 2021
Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Sept. 21 that the Port of Galveston will serve as the homeport for its new cruise ship Prima, and State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) couldn’t be happier.
'A real honor and a privilege': Houston Sports Authority introduces 2021 class of inductees
By Zachary Richter | Sep 24, 2021
On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority introduced its 2021 class of inductees, and the theme is "deuces wild."
'The lifeblood of our community': Small businesses owned by people of color eligible for grants through Comcast's RISE program
By Emily Bevard | Sep 24, 2021
Comcast will award $1 million in grants to small businesses owned by people of color in Fort Bend County as a part of the company's RISE Investment Fund Program launched in late 2020.
'Libraries play a vital role in our communities': Houston cuts ribbon on new Family Place Library
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, accompanied by City Councilwomen Carolyn Evan-Shabazz and Abbie Kamin, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 21 for Houston Public Library’s new Family Place Libraries.