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News from 2021
University of Houston men's basketball ranked No. 15 in preseason poll
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2021
The University of Houston’s men’s basketball team is opening the season ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press preseason poll.
'Honored to be a guest': Ford Bend County Judge George attends Diwali Dussehra Festival
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 21, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George was spotted attending the 10th annual Diwali Dussehra Festival for the Greater Houston area on Oct. 18.
Monthly update: vehicle sales
By Elizabeth Balderrama | Oct 21, 2021
Houston-area auto dealers sold 21,652 new vehicles in September ’21, a decrease of 4.4 percent from September ’20, according to TexAuto Facts, published by InfoNation, Inc. of Houston. Truck/SUV sales decreased 2.8 percent since September ’20 and car sales are down 9.0 percent.
‘Heartbreaking and disappointing’: Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable fatally shot, two other deputies injured
By Emily Bevard | Oct 21, 2021
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable was fatally shot and two other deputy constables sustained injuries while working at a nightclub in north Houston last week.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 26% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 21, 2021
A total of 799 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 26% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
University of Houston men's basketball tabbed to win conference as 'preseason favorite'
By Zachary Richter | Oct 21, 2021
As per the American Athletic Conference Coaches' Preseason Poll, the University of Houston's Men's Basketball program has grabbed the "preseason favorite" position for the third time in a row.
City of Houston City Council met July 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 21, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 27.
'We're an undisciplined team': Texans face Cardinals following loss to Indianapolis
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 20, 2021
Brandin Cooks doesn’t mince words about what he sees as the root cause of his Houston Texans struggles.
Governor Abbott appoints three to the University of Houston System Board of Regents
By Press Release | Oct 20, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Tilman Fertitta and Beth Madison and appointed Ricky Raven to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for terms set to expire August 31, 2027.
Sundance Square, Artspace111 host mural exhibition to ‘bring life back to downtown Fort Worth’
By Karla Florez | Oct 20, 2021
Sundance Square and Artspace111 Consulting are giving Texas-based artists the opportunity to showcase their work in downtown Fort Worth.
'It's a global issue': Port of Houston confronts challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 20, 2021
As with other ports across the planet, the Port of Houston is dealing with supply chain challenges.
‘Admired by so many’: Turner mourns the loss of former Secretary of State Colin Powell
By Emily Bevard | Oct 20, 2021
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who presented the case of the Iraq War just months after the U.S. suffered the 9/11 attacks, died Oct. 18 due to complications from COVID-19.
City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee will meet Oct. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2021
City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21.
City of Houston Planning Commission met June 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2021
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, June 24.
Houston Inflation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
Houston Update Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
Houston Home Sales Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
Data, Insight & Analysis
Houston Energy Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
City of Houston Economic Development Committee will meet Oct. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2021
City of Houston Economic Development Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Houston: City listed among 'top startup ecosystems' in the world
By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2021
A San Francisco-based research and advisory firm specializing in startup ecosystems has named Houston as a top ecosystem city in the world for startups.