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News from 2021
'We did it again': Boney reelected to Missouri City Council
By Art Benavidez | Nov 4, 2021
Jeffrey Boney has secured reelection to the Missouri City Council District B seat this week.
'An unbelievable day for Rice athletics': Rice University all set to join American Athletic Conference
By Zachary Richter | Nov 4, 2021
Rice University is one of the American Athletic Conference's newest member schools.
Monthly update: aviation
By Heath Duran | Nov 4, 2021
The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 3.8 million passengers in September ’21, up from 1.7 million in September ’20. This marked the seventh consecutive month with passenger volume exceeding 3.0 million.
'You have to wear this outfit for every game now': Hidalgo runs half marathon dressed as ALCS-winning Astros player
By Zachary Richter | Nov 4, 2021
In the spirit of Halloween and the Houston Astros' World Series run, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo competed in the Houston Half Marathon & 10K dressed as an American League Championship Series-winning Astros player.
City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Oct. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2021
City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 12.
'This organization saved my life': Rockets exercise fourth-year contract option for guard Kevin Porter Jr.
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
On Nov. 1, the Houston Rockets announced that they have exercised the fourth-year contract option on guard Kevin Porter Jr. for next season, according to an NBA press release.
Rockets new city edition jerseys celebrate their 'historic past throughout the NBA’s 75th anniversary season'
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
On Nov. 1, the Houston Rockets unveiled their new city edition jerseys that they'll wear at certain games during the 2021-2022 season.
Houston Independent Board of Education District V election ends in 2-way runoff
By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021
The race for the Houston Independent School District Board of Education District V has yielded a runoff between Sue Deigaard and Caroline Walter.
'A Houston treasure': Turner honors Houston newscaster Dominique Sachse
By John Kelly | Nov 3, 2021
Longtime Houston broadcast journalist Dominique Sachse, who has been a familiar face at KPRC Channel 2 for more than 20 years, has been accorded her own day by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on the occasion of her retirement.
Texas Public Policy Foundation panel: Woke movement seeks to revise Alamo history
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 3, 2021
The Alamo is the most iconic name, place and event in Texas history. That’s why it’s worth pushing back on new interpretations of what happened at the San Antonio Mission from Feb. 23 to March 6, 1836, according to panelists at a discussion sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation on Oct. 26.
As Biden administration calls for more green energy, U.S. 'at the mercy of' Chinese solar panel industry dominance
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
As the Biden administration steers the country toward relying more on solar power, China is presenting obstacles that may hinder the nation's goal of achieving cleaner green energy.
Crushed City: Astros World Series comeback bid falls short in Game 6
By John Suayan | Nov 3, 2021
Another heartbreaking chapter has been added to Houston’s checkered sports history: the Astros’ 7-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves in the sixth and final game of the 2021 World Series.
Expert predicts 'nearly $400 billion of debt and approximately 467,000 job losses' for Texas as a result of Green New Deal
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
Experts are explaining how the Green New Deal section of the Biden administration's proposed Build Back Better plan could potentially increase energy costs for the average Texas consumer.
City of Houston City Council met Aug. 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 31.
'I can do more': Travis announces run for state representative seat
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
Houston City Councilman Greg Travis has officially announced his resignation in order to run for the Texas House of Representatives.
Election results for Missouri City Council District B, HISD Board of Education District V, Bellaire City Council
By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021
Results remain uncounted for the District V seat on the Houston ISD Board of Trustees between candidates Sue Deigaard, Maria Benzon, and Caroline Walter.
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee will meet Nov. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2021
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee will meet 1t 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 4.
Former West University Place mayor honored at funeral for his dedication to ‘every facet of the industry’
By Karla Florez | Nov 2, 2021
The City of West University Place remembered its former mayor John Neighbors at his funeral service recently.
Houston fun this week: Karaoke contest, history boat tour and more
By Julie Giyer | Nov 2, 2021
Houston Happenings Nov 2-7