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News from 2021
'Keep the pot boiling': Salvation Army continues on despite struggles from coronavirus, staffing
By John Kelly | Dec 1, 2021
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is a huge part of the holiday season just like the Nativity scene, Santa Claus and presents. It's safe to say that for most people, it isn't Christmastime until the Salvation Army sets up its red kettles in front of stores.
Downtown Galveston turns back the clock with 'Dickens on the Strand'
By Zachary Richter | Dec 1, 2021
Even though the annual festival of Dickens on the Strand was canceled last year, it is back with an improved version, and yes, the Scotch eggs will be there.
Former Texans All Pro Johnson named Hall of Fame semifinalist
By Bob Martin | Dec 1, 2021
Houston Texans All Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson was the best in the history of the franchise, and one who was there during its formative years. Now he will get to see how he stacks up with the all-time greats, as he has been named a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to SI.com's Texas Daily.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Nov. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 1, 2021
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 16.
City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met Nov. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 1, 2021
City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Hanukkah celebrations underway in Houston: 'May the lights continue to shine now and always'
By Bob Martin | Nov 30, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane in the U.S., Hanukkah traditions that could not be observed last year are making a comeback.
Hidalgo lowers Harris County COVID-19 threat level despite new variant, notes 'winter spike is still possible'
By David Beasley | Nov 30, 2021
Despite the emergence of a new COVID-19 strain, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the county's coronavirus threat level on Nov. 26.
'Eyes on the prize': Houston faces Cincinnati for AAC football title
By George Willis | Nov 30, 2021
The 16th-ranked University of Houston Cougars will face the No. 3-ranked University of Cincinnati Bearcats on Dec. 4 for the American Athletic Conference Championship at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
NFL Hall of Famer Curley Culp dies at 75 of pancreatic cancer
By George Willis | Nov 30, 2021
Curley Culp, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with Kansas City, died Nov. 27 of pancreatic cancer, his family announced on Twitter.
Weekly recap, November 21-27, 2021 home sales in Harris County
By Houston Daily | Nov 30, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 765 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of November 21-27, 2021.
Home sales in Houston, November 21-27, 2021
By Houston Daily | Nov 30, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were five reported residential sales in Houston for the week of November 21-27, 2021.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Nov. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 30, 2021
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 15.
Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Nov. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 30, 2021
Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Friday Nov. 12.
Houston Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Nov. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2021
Houston Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Nov. 4.
The Way Home Adoption founder: 'I don’t think there is a more urgent need in our community than getting kids out of long-term foster care'
By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Nov 29, 2021
In Texas alone, there are more than 11,000 children in the foster system. Approximately 1,100 will age out of the system this year.
Houston to light Heritage Park's Christmas tree and more this week
By Julie Giyer | Nov 29, 2021
Houston Happenings Nov. 30 - Dec. 6
How much will the Build Back Better bill cost?
By Bill King | Nov 29, 2021
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its estimate of the effect of the Democrats’ proposed “human infrastructure” bill, referred to as the Build Back Better legislation (BBB), on the federal deficit.
Pet of the Week: Ariella
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Nov 29, 2021
Pet of the Week: Ariella
City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Nov. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2021
City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Raymond Vreeland Baylor
By Houston Daily reports | Nov 29, 2021
Raymond Vreeland Baylor (September 22, 1939 - November 26, 2021)