Houston Daily

News from 2021


Texas counties putting money where their mouth is for election security

Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties invest millions in new voting machines that produce paper trial


Texas allocates over $1B to residents needing housing assistance

The Lone Star State has distributed over $1 billion to Texans who are financially hurting from the pandemic and need housing assistance.


Texas vaccine mandate ban to impact large businesses

Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order banning mandates of the COVID-19 vaccine could impact the large number of businesses that operate in the state on a global scale.


A big day for Port Houston, a big day for the region: $95 million contract awarded to begin Houston Ship Channel dredging

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met today in a special meeting to consider the first dredge contract for Project 11, the Houston Ship Channel billion- dollar expansion and deepening program.


Texans will take a hit under the $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Bill

Human nature often leads us to believe we will not be harmed by events in faraway places. However, when it comes to the proposed $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill in our nation’s capital, Texans should not succumb to this fallacy. If passed, the bill will adversely affect our state for years to come.


Weekly recap, October 10-16, 2021 home sales in Houston

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of October 10-16, 2021.


Home sales in Humble during October 10-16, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 11 reported residential sales in Humble for the week of October 10-16, 2021.


Harris County home sales, October 10-16, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 992 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of October 10-16, 2021.


Weekly recap of Cypress home sales during October 10-16, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 58 reported residential sales in Cypress for the week of October 10-16, 2021.


City of Houston City Council met July 20

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 20.


Federal stimulus impacts inflation, 'leads to higher price levels'

Federal stimulus measures have contributed to inflation and rising prices, but it is only one of a number of factors impacting the rate, according to a Houston-based economist.


Houston ready to welcome World Cup 2026

Houston is vying to host FIFA World Cup games in 2026 as the U.S., along with Mexico and Canada, welcome the coveted tournament.


Houston offers family friendly events this week

Houston offers family friendly events this week


City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met May 26

City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met Wednesday, May 26.



'As resilient as ever': Fletcher celebrates Navy's 246th birthday

U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) celebrated the Navy’s 246th birthday on Oct. 13.


CBK Interests breaks ground on medical office building in west Houston

A local real estate company that specializes in the development, acquisition and investment opportunities in commercial real estate recently broke ground on a medical office building in the western portion of the city.


'I've been so fortunate and blessed': Cy-Fair's Benotti marks 800th career win

Cy-Fair High legendary volleyball coach Donna Benotti recently notched her 800th career win with many of the people that help make it happen looking.


Fort Bend Bush's Smallwood has 'always wanted to coach football, give back to community'

Fort Bend Bush High running backs Coach Kim Smallwood knows her way around the game.


Mattress Mack wagers 'exciting' $2 million bet on Astros World Series win

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is willing to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to the Houston Astros.