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News from 2021
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 14% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Dec 8, 2021
A total of 343 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 14% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'Our heartfelt prayers go out to those who lost their lives': George mourns victims of Michigan school shooting
By Art Benavidez | Dec 8, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George has shared his feelings about last week’s shooting that left four students dead at Oxford High School in Michigan.
'I have no doubt Scott feels remorse': Family of youngest Astroworld victim declines Travis Scott's offer to cover funeral expenses
By Art Benavidez | Dec 8, 2021
The family of the youngest victim in the Astroworld Festival tragedy that occurred last month declined to accept an offer from rapper Travis Scott to pay for funeral expenses.
Remain in Mexico reinstatement will benefit countries, people, former Border Patrol chief says
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 8, 2021
Rodney Scott, the former chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, said the decision to temporarily end the Remain in Mexico policy came at a grave cost.
Houston First Corporation Benefits, Compensation and Finance Committee met Aug. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 8, 2021
Houston First Corporation Benefits, Compensation and Finance met Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Nov. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 8, 2021
Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Middleton to run for Texas Senate: 'I'm asking for your prayers, support, vote'
By Art Benavidez | Dec 7, 2021
Texas State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) will be running to replace the vacated seat of fellow Houston-area lawmaker Sen. Larry Taylor (R-Friendswood).
Taylor won't seek reelection to Texas Senate: 'This has been a very difficult decision'
By Art Benavidez | Dec 7, 2021
Texas State Sen. Larry Taylor (R-Friendswood) decided that he would not run for reelection.
Attend a Winter Wonderland All White Affair, karaoke and more in Houston this week
By Julie Giyer | Dec 7, 2021
Houston Happenings Dec. 8 -14
Texas Public Policy Foundation analyst questions ability of renewables to provide consistent energy
By Savannah Howe | Dec 7, 2021
Texas has focused all year on reducing use of nonrenewable energy sources following the February winter storm, which claimed more than 100 lives and cost the state nearly $300 billion. The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) has been assigned the task of ensuring that catastrophes such as the February blackout don't happen again.
Home sales in Harris County during November 28-December 4, 2021
By Houston Daily | Dec 7, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 816 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of November 28-December 4, 2021.
Home sales during November 28-December 4, 2021 in Houston
By Houston Daily | Dec 7, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of November 28-December 4, 2021.
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Aug. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 7, 2021
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Aug. 20.
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Nov. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 7, 2021
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Nov. 19.
Pet of the Week: Abigail
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Dec 6, 2021
Pet of the Week: Abigail
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 6, 2021
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 17.
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Nov. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 6, 2021
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Thursday, Nov. 18.
Abbott: 'Everything that needed to be done was done to fix the power grid in Texas'
By Bob Martin | Dec 5, 2021
The energy crisis in Texas last February is still a vivid memory for Texans, and despite confidence by Gov. Greg Abbott that the electric grid will not fail this winter, concern has centered on the fact that some natural gas companies would have been able to opt out of winterization requirements through a simple form and a fee of $150.
'One of the largest liquefaction platforms in the world': Cheniere and Foran Energy Group sign long-term LNG Sale and purchase agreement
By Art Benavidez | Dec 5, 2021
An entity of a Houston-based leading producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) announced last month that they had agreed on a 20-year liquefied natural gas sale and purchase agreement with a Chinese gas company.
William “Bootie” Gonzales
By Houston Daily reports | Dec 5, 2021
William “Bootie” Gonzales (January 22, 1960 - December 2, 2021)