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News from 2021


Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Weisenfelder Collins

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Weisenfelder Collins died at the age of 100 on May 15, 2021.


Charles E. Beckman

Charles E. Beckman was born September 13, 1931 at the family home in Shubuta, Mississippi and the Lord called him to his heavenly home on May 18, 2021 in Pasadena, Texas.


Jesusa G. Mercado

Jesusa G. Mercado, 97, of Houston, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2021.


Dorothy Mae Walkup, RN, BSN

Our Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Mrs Dorothy Mae Phanensmith Walkup, RN, BSN, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, 16 May 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas.


Hilda Geraldine Beauchamp

In loving memory of Gerri Beauchamp, who was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister.


Terry "Jimmy" James Dyke

Terry "Jimmy" James Dyke, age 47, of Baytown, Texas passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021.


George Joseph Smith

George J. Smith, better known as Dad and PawPaw, passed peacefully on May 13, 2021 at the age of 91 surrounded by loved ones.


Mary Farias

Mary Naranjo Farias, 75, passed away on May 14, 2021.


​​​​Rebecca Sundri Jhingree

Rebecca was born to the loving union of James and Agnes Lowton on December 13, 1931 in Guyana, South America.


Tony Armando Vasquez

Tony Armando Vasquez, 22, passed away on May 13, 2021. Tony was born on July 20, 1998.


Sandra Scarborough

Sandra Scarborough, 71 of Houston, Texas was born August 28, 1949 in Baytown, Texas to Gerald Ted Bradley and Myrtle Louise Cargill Bradley.


Josefina Gonzales Guerrero

Josefina Gonzales Guerrero, beloved mother, grandmother and companion, of Pasadena, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.


Jaime L Rodriguez

Rock n’ Roller, Backyard Botanist, BBQ Pitmaster, Arm Chair Quarterback, and Registered Nurse are among a few of the titles Jaime L. Rodriguez held, but none were more revered by him than the titles of was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, husband, tio ,Brother-In-Law, and fatherUncle.


Albert George Ollre III

Albert George “A.G.” Ollre III, 90, was born September 12, 1930 in Houston, Texas.


Abbott on Texas heartbeat bill: 'In Texas, we will always lead the way to protect the unborn'

Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed the Texas "heartbeat bill," banning abortions in the early stages of pregnancy.


Texas Public Policy Foundation staff on Biden’s first 100 days: Administration has 'destroyed our border security system'

The first 100 days of the Biden administration have been highlighted by bad news for the United States, according to Texas Public Policy Foundation Chief Executive Officer Kevin Roberts.


'The facts in this matter are simple': Four Austin, Houston defendants accused of fraud in $35 million suit over foreclosure sale

Four men accused of fraud last summer by an Austin-based real estate holding company's CEO, who also filed suit in November, are now named defendants in a $35 million lawsuit over a foreclosure sale earlier this month.


City of Houston, SEARCH and Houston Coalition partner to fight homelessness through a 'community-wide effort known as The Way Home'

SEARCH, the Houston Coalition and the City of Houston are fighting homelessness with a new program known as the Community COVID Housing Program.


KNOWAutism's 'As I Am' Art Festival will 'celebrate a day of artistry' in Houston

The KNOWAutism Foundation hosts its first ever "As I Am" Art Festival in Houston, which will showcase the many talents of children with autism, including more than 200 pieces of art, stilt walkers, balloon artists, vocal performances and magicians.


Houston-based BrainCheck helps doctors, neurologists 'democratize cognitive health'

BrainCheck, based in Houston, is a vital source for estimating the cognitive health of patients.