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News from 2021


COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 19% over past week

A total of 1,081 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 19% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.


Home sales in Harris County, October 3-9, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 1188 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of October 3-9, 2021.


Porter home sales during October 3-9, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of October 3-9, 2021.


Houston home sales during October 3-9, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 651 reported residential sales in Houston for the week of October 3-9, 2021.


Amber Alert cancelled for 13-year-old girl after she walks into a Houston police station

Authorities have cancelled an Amber Alert for a 13 year old missing since mid-September after the teenager was located, KTRK reported.


City of Houston City Council met June 29

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 29.


George honors Harris County Commissioner Garcia for 'bettering his community' during National Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George dedicated Oct. 7 to Harris County commissioner Adrian Garcia, a former law enforcement officer.


Turner: 'Congressional districts were drawn not for personalities, but to serve communities'

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is warning against using the congressional redistricting process to help Republican office holders.


National Night Out promotes goodwill between police, residents: 'It's a big deal for us'

National Night Out was held recently at the Greenspoint area park, an annual event staged since 1984 to bring together local communities and law enforcement agencies in a positive setting to address crime in their neighborhoods.



Two Takes on School Choice 

NGT seeks to empower individuals & families to pursue the best pathway to develop their talents so that the future is bright for all Texans.



City of Houston City Council met June 22

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 22.


Willowridge's Hayes named 'Houston Chronicle Athlete of the Week'

Willowridge's fast-rising sophomore receiver Marxquise Hayes was recently tabbed Houston Chronicle Athlete of the Week.



Correa on return to Houston Astros: 'It's not up to me'

Going forward, Houston Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa knows he may have little say in where he gets to call home.


'We are all so excited': Four Lake Creek softball players commit to collegiate advancement

The Lake Creek softball team will send off four players to the big leagues after this spring season, marking the first time that Coach Michelle Rochinski will have a roster of multiple elite players.


Cooks on Mills' rocky start to NFL career: 'He's willing to get back to work and get better'

Regardless of starting quarterback Davis Mills' performance against the Buffalo Bills, his team is still showing support and hope for the player's future.


Meyers makes solid post-season debut, Astros defeat Chicago White Sox in 6-1 victory

Jake Meyers, the newest outfielder for the Houston Astros on Oct. 7 made his debut in a 6-1 postseason opener as they won against the Chicago White Sox.


'Living embodiment of the Special Olympics' message': Derek 'Tank' Schottle receives Certificate of Recognition from City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land awarded Special Olympics athlete Derek "Tank" Schottle a Certificate of Recognition for his 20 years competing and his embodiment of the Special Olympics' message.