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News from 2021


Rosanne Dickson

On Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Rosanne Dickson, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Gogo, Sister, Aunt, and Friend passed away after a brief illness.


Ann Shelton Currie

Ann Shelton Currie passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service for Ann will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021.


Ray LaDon Cox, Jr.

Ray LaDon Cox, Jr. was born on June 27, 1958 in Pasadena, TX, to Ray LaDon Cox, Sr. and Bobbie Roberts Cox.



Richard Cazares

Richard Cazares, 90, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2021.


Mildred "Millie" Derrick Brown

Mildred "Millie" Derrick Brown, 77, passed away on October 7, 2021. She was the wife of James Doyle Brown.


Marilyn Branda Wood

Marilyn Coughlin Branda Wood died peacefully surrounded by her children on Sunday, the 17th of October 2021, in Houston, Texas. Born in Galveston, Texas on the 14th of October 1926, to Eugene (Gene) John Coughlin and Celeste Marie Ott Coughlin, Marilyn was the adored and often teased little sister of her older brothers, Pat, Barney, Larry, and Donald.


City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 26 & 27

City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 26 & 27.


Huberty won't seek new term in House, says 'time for new opportunities'

Texas Rep. Dan Huberty (R-Houston) had his eyes toward the future earlier this week when he announced his retirement from the state House at the end of his term.


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Oct. 21

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Oct. 21.


Hidalgo 'grateful' flags at half staff following ambush killing of a sheriff's deputy, wounding of two others

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is grateful to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for agreeing that flags in the county should be lowered to half staff following last weekend's ambush that killed a sheriff's deputy and wounded two others.


City of Houston Quality of Life Committee will meet Oct. 27

City of Houston Quality of Life Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27.


Passenger recounts moments during fiery Houston plane crash: 'We thought it was going to explode'

The trip of a lifetime for 21 passengers came to an abrupt end on Oct. 19 after a Houston plane crashed and burned without even lifting off the runway.


Man arrested after threatening to blow up Minute Maid Park

Houston Police arrested a man who allegedly threatened to blow up Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, during the American League Championship playoff series, the Houston Chronicle reported.


Californians flock toward Houston with 'more than 8,400 people' moving to Harris County

Houston is a popular settling place for Californians after moving to the state of Texas.


Trees for Houston to give away 1,000 free trees at giveaway event tomorrow

Trees for Houston will host its Tree Giveaway event Saturday, Oct. 22, inviting residents to drive through and pick up a free tree.


'Make your cloth mask part of your costume': American Red Cross gives Halloween safety tips

As Halloween creeps closer, the American Red Cross provides safety tips to make sure the day of fright brings more treats than tricks.


Houston Astros infield believed to be 'one of the best infields around'

The spectacular has become routine for the vaunted Houston Astros infield of first baseman Yuli Gurriel, second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa and third baseman Alex Bregman.


Texas Public Policy economist predicts massive Texas job losses under 'Build Back Better'

Everywhere Americans look necessities are getting more expensive. Gas, food, electricity and other materials that households require to work and live are becoming unaffordable, thanks to rising inflation and cost of goods as wages struggle to keep up.


Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated '10 years of partnership'

Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated a decade of partnership together, including the $2 million raised through the Reliant EcoShare program.