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News from September 2021
TAB: Biden's vaccine mandate sets 'frightening precedent'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
Companies with more than 100 employees or more could soon be mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to have workers either get vaccinate against COVID-19 or face a hefty fine under a mandate President Joe Biden announced on Sept. 9.
'My guy is built different': Edelman praises Amendola for first touchdown as a Texan
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
Former New England Patriots' wide receiver Danny Amendola made his presence on the Houston Texans known during a game on Sept. 12 by catching a touchdown pass, which was less than a week after Amendola signed with the team.
Houston's economy continues to recover from pandemic, with 'improving' PMI score
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
The Greater Houston Partnership has announced the overall economic activity in the area grew last month as outlined in the most recent Houston Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).
Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza opens to 'preserve the first lady's legacy'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and several other dignitaries recently joined the family of the late First Lady Barbara Bush to cut the ribbon to the Houston Public Library's Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza.
Three Houston companies make list of 100 'companies that care'
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 15, 2021
A trio of Houston-area companies is among the list tabbed by People magazine for its fifth annual list of 100 Companies That Care.
Houston Inflation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 15, 2021
The cost of consumer goods and services as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)[1] rose 5.3 percent nationwide from August ’20 to August ’21, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 9% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 14, 2021
A total of 2,374 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 9% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Even without new state census data, other findings show that Texans need bold action
By Every Texan | Sep 14, 2021
Most years, the Census Bureau releases in September new data from the American Community Survey (ACS) about poverty, health, income and housing in Texas. This year, however, the Census will not release 2020 state ACS data, which has been deemed statistically unreliable due to data collection issues related to the pandemic.
'We need to focus on so many other efforts': Hidalgo cancels $11 million vaccine outreach contract between Harris County, Elevated Strategies
By Trina Thomas | Sep 14, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will put a stop to an $11 million vaccine outreach contract.
Weekly recap of Harris County home sales during September 5-11, 2021
By Houston Daily | Sep 14, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 891 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of September 5-11, 2021.
Houston home sales during September 5-11, 2021
By Houston Daily | Sep 14, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 5-11, 2021.
Turner asks Houstonians to 'stay off the roads' as Tropical Storm Nicholas makes landfall
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 13, 2021
The City of Houston and other communities nearby are getting ready for the forecasted heavy rainfall and expected flooding as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves closer to the Texas coastline.
Abbott orders 'increased readiness' as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches Texas coastline
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 13, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) has ordered the state's resources to increase their readiness Sept. 12, the day before Tropical Storm Nicholas was forecasted to make landfall on the Texas coast.
'An epic night': Bun B to make solo Rodeo Houston debut
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 13, 2021
Houston-born rap star Bun B is scheduled to make his solo debut before a home crowd early next year.
'She was amazing': Galveston County reports first COVID-19-related death of child
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 13, 2021
A Bacliff mom doesn’t want to see any other parents have to suffer through the same COVID-19 ordeal she has.
McCaul 'works to pass funding' for domestic semiconductor production
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 13, 2021
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) is leading the charge in pushing for federal resources aimed at increasing semiconductor production in the U.S.
'Enough is enough': Jackson Lee slams Taliban for exclusion of women from government
By John Suayan | Sep 12, 2021
When the Taliban formally announced a new government to lead Afghanistan, it did so without naming women to leadership positions, prompting criticism from a Democratic member of Houston’s congressional delegation.
Cecerene Celeste Riley
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 12, 2021
We are sad to announce that on September 6, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Cecerene Celeste Riley of Sugar Land, Texas.
Joan Criswell Varner
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 12, 2021
Joan Criswell Varner, 88, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2021, with her family by her side in Houston, where she had lived since 1979.
David G Thayer
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 12, 2021
David G Thayer, age 71, of Missouri City, Texas passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. David was born April 22, 1950 in Hudson, New York.