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News from 2021
'Welcome to Texas': Tesla moves headquarters to Austin
By Christina Heath | Oct 10, 2021
Tesla officially confirmed on Thursday, Oct. 7 its plan to move its headquarters from the Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas.
Houston ranked among top cities for ‘rodent infestations’ by Terminix
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Oct 10, 2021
Houston has landed on Terminix’s list of most rodent-infested cities in the nation.
Turner joins groups calling for 'end to domestic violence'
By David Beasley | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined several community members Oct. 7 to highlight National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Late Houston social media influencer Alexis Sharkey's husband and suspected killer found dead in Florida from 'apparent self-inflicted gunshot'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 10, 2021
The spouse of late Houston social media influencer Alexis Sharkey and purported suspect in her death, Thomas Sharkey, was found dead in his Florida home on Oct. 7 following a warrant issued for his arrest.
Houston first-time homebuyer program 'will help put homeownership within reach for hundreds of households'
By James Niedzinski | Oct 10, 2021
Wells Fargo's homeownership program, NeighborhoodLIFT, is available again for the third time in Houston.
'Cleanup is underway and regulatory notifications have been made' for crude oil spill
By James Niedzinski | Oct 10, 2021
A crude oil leak was reported at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
'The biggest recycling project you've ever seen': POST Houston multipurpose venue to open Nov. 13
By Emily Bevard | Oct 10, 2021
POST Houston will open its doors soon, providing residents another venue where they can eat, shop and catch a show in Downtown Houston.
'Fight we must': Top Chef hosts join pro-choice rally in Houston
By David Beasley | Oct 10, 2021
Top Chef hosts Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons joined thousands of other pro-choice marchers in Houston Oct. 2 to protest the Texas abortion law, KHOU 11 reported.
Turner on McCasland's allegations: 'You don't have the luxury of putting up smokescreens'
By Christina Heath | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said that he will continue to release information as it comes out in regards to Tom McCasland, former director of Houston Housing and Community Development Department, that was fired in mid-September.
WattBridge breaks ground on new peak-power facility to provide Brazoria County 'with reliable, reduced-emission power generation'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
WattBridge Energy, LLC recently announced that it is set to construct a new peak-power facility in Brazoria County, according to a press release.
'He is not accountable to anyone': Miami Chief of police, former Houston cop under investigation by city commission
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña recently shared his thoughts on the fiasco involving the current Miami Chief of Police Art Acevedo, a former Houston policeman, and leaders in the South Florida city.
Turner urges Congress to address the national debt ceiling to 'avoid widespread economic crisis'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the African American Mayors Association recently called on Congress to address the debt ceiling or risk a huge economic fallout.
Castex-Tatum calls for residents to pick up ‘185 pieces of litter’ to note city’s 185th anniversary
By Tamara Browning | Oct 10, 2021
A Houston city official who was appointed in September 2020 by Mayor Sylvester Turner to lead a citywide anti-litter campaign is encouraging residents to couple the crusade with the city’s 185th anniversary.
EDA deputy assistant secretary tours Houston facility that 'will bring thousands of new advanced manufacturing jobs' to the area
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
On Sept. 28, Texas State Sen. Carol Alvarado helped welcome U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Deputy Assistant Secretary and COO Dennis Alvordwas, who was in Houston to tour the East End Maker Hub (EEMH).
'Flyhomes has landed in the Lone Star State': Company expands into Houston, two other Texas housing markets
By Karen Kidd | Oct 10, 2021
A Seattle-based homebuying experience company that expanded into three Texas housing markets, including Houston, last month is looking for team members to work those markets.
'Indispensable public service': Report shows Houston's public transit's importance during the pandemic
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 10, 2021
A new report released from Texas Southern University suggested that even though use rates for public transportation in Houston have decreased, it was a key factor in helping people get to work while restrictions were imposed under COVID-19.
Abbott furious after federal denial of border crisis emergency declaration: 'Biden has turned his back on Texans'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 10, 2021
A recent uptick in migration at the U.S.-Mexico border is sparking some noise between federal leaders and Texas state officials.
Houston cities exhibited increased tax collections for a 12-month period
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 10, 2021
Sales and use tax collections saw an increase in the 12 most populous Houston cities.
Rice University named among top national universities
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 10, 2021
Rice University in Houston earned a spot in the U.S. News & World Report list of top 40 national universities.
Lewis Earl “Tommy” Elliott
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lewis Earl Elliott of Conroe, Texas, who passed away on October 7, 2021 at the age of 90.