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News from 2021
David Matthew Hahn
By Houston Daily reports | May 13, 2021
David Matthew Hahn of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2021, at the age of 66
James Mannen Land
By Houston Daily reports | May 13, 2021
James Mannen Land, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2021 surrounded by family.
Lee concerned that U.S. troop pullout will negate 'progress that has been made'
By John Sammon | May 13, 2021
Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) expressed concern in a tweet that if U.S. troops pull out of Afghanistan, the safety and social gains made by Afghan women will be put in jeopardy.
John Reuben Davis
By Houston Daily reports | May 13, 2021
John Reuben Davis of Pasadena, Texas, passed away at the age of 91, on May 11, 2021.
Guillermo “Willie” Andrado
By Houston Daily reports | May 13, 2021
Guillermo Andrado (Houston, Texas), passed away on May 11, 2021, at the age of 73
Manuel J Villaseñor
By Houston Daily reports | May 13, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Manuel J Villaseñor of Houston, Texas passed away on May 11, 2021, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Herbert Lewis Campbell Sr.
By Houston Daily reports | May 13, 2021
Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Herbert Lewis Campbell Sr. of Sugar Land, Texas, who passed away at the age of 84, on May 11, 2021.
Sherman: 'I'm proud to author HR 186: Texas and Taiwan Sister-State Resolution"
By April Bamburg | May 13, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives is taking steps to strengthen the relationship between the State of Texas and the Republic of Taiwan, with the introduction of House Resolution 186: Texas and Taiwan Sister-State Resolution.
'I felt I needed to be on the Senate floor': Creighton collapses during gun bill debate
By David Beasley | May 13, 2021
As the Texas State Senate debated legislation May 5 allowing eligible gun owners in the state to carry firearms in a holster or concealed without a permit, Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) collapsed.
'Our boys fought hard': Bellaire ranked No. 4 in 6A baseball
By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2021
The Bellaire Cardinals ended their season with a 9-2 loss to Stratford in the opening round of the state playoffs of their hard fought three-game series.
'Big baseball energy': Friendswood ranked No. 1 in 5A baseball
By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2021
Boasting a perfect 24-0 record, Friendswood is now ranked No. 1 in the latest Class 5A baseball rankings.
'What a remarkable season': Kingwood Park ranked No. 4 in 5A baseball
By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2021
The Kingwood Park Panthers ended their season with back-to-back losses against College Station and by earning the praise of their supporters.
Opinion: Why home-schoolers should have equal access to UIL activities
By Jeremy Newman | May 12, 2021
Everyone is familiar with home schooling these days. Virtually any family who isn’t home schooling their own children knows numerous other families who are.
'They tried to sue me. They lost': Twitter loses lawsuit against Texas AG Paxton
By John Kelly | May 12, 2021
A California federal judge dismissed a lawsuit levied by Twitter on May 11.
Harris County Commissioners Court supports 'the posthumous pardon of George Floyd' in new resolution
By Christina Heath | May 12, 2021
The Harris County Commissioners Court approved a resolution on May 11 that posthumously pardons a 2004 drug conviction on George Floyd's record.
Fletcher: Child tax credit sets ‘children up for success’
By Tamara Browning | May 12, 2021
A United States Congresswoman from Texas is praising a part of the American Rescue Plan after an announcement from Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig saying monthly payments from the new child tax credit will start in July.
Abbott faces Huffines for third term as governor as he strives to 'finish the wall, lower taxes and protect elections'
By David Beasley | May 12, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has drawn opposition for a third term from within his own party over criticism that he was too slow in reopening the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 2% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | May 11, 2021
A total of 626 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 2 percent increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'A solemn reminder': National Police Week begins in Texas in midst of loss of two police officers in the line of duty
By John Kelly | May 11, 2021
National Police Week runs from May 9 to May 15 this year.
Turner eyes progress toward 'a renewed sense of international climate cooperation'
By John Sammon | May 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was one of 19 mayors of major cities around the world to participate in a virtual discussion on May 10 with Secretary of State John Kerry on how to deal with global climate change.