News from 2021
Texas counties putting money where their mouth is for election security
By David Hutton | Oct 19, 2021
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
By Trina Thomas | Oct 19, 2021
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
By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2021
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
By Lisa Ashley | Oct 19, 2021
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
By Bill Peacock | Oct 19, 2021
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
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 2021
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
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 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
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 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
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 20.
Federal stimulus impacts inflation, 'leads to higher price levels'
By John Breslin | Oct 18, 2021
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
By Nestor F. Sebastian | Oct 18, 2021
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
By Julie Giyer | Oct 18, 2021
Houston offers family friendly events this week
City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met May 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2021
City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met Wednesday, May 26.
Pet of the Week: Aladdin
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Oct 18, 2021
Pet of the Week: Aladdin
'As resilient as ever': Fletcher celebrates Navy's 246th birthday
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
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
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
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
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
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'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
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
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is willing to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to the Houston Astros.