News from 2021
Anthony Louis "A.L." Luprete
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
Anthony Louis "A.L." Luprete, of League City, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Webster, Texas at the age of 73. He was born on December 20, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Frank and Camille Luprete.
Andrew "Andy" Konkoly, Jr.
By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021
Son of Andrew and Julia Konkoly, Andy passed away after a brief illness at age 75.
Georgia Holbrook Grainger Estrella
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
Georgia H. Estrella departed peacefully from this world on May 17, 2020.
Stuart "Stu" Odell Zimmerman
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 10, 2021
Stuart "Stu" Odell Zimmerman passed away October 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas.
City of Houston City Council met June 8 - 9.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 8 - Wednesday, 9.
City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 12-13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 9, 2021
City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 12-13.
City of Houston Childhood and Youth Committee will meet Oct. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 9, 2021
City of Houston Childhood and Youth Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13.
City of Houston City Council met June 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 9, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 15.
Economist blasts Democrats' $5 trillion package as ‘dangerous’
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 8, 2021
President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are pushing for a $5 trillion reconciliation package, leading Stephen Moore, co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity and an economic contributor to FreedomWorks, to become a staunch opponent.
Texas' GDP grew 6.4% in 2nd quarter of 2021
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 8, 2021
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently reported that Texas' GDP grew in the second quarter of 2021.
Last Chance to Register - Don't Miss State of Education on Oct. 12
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 8, 2021
Last Chance to Register - Don't Miss State of Education on Oct. 12
City of Houston City Council met June 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, June 2.
Cardone Capital buys two apartment properties in Houston
By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2021
A Florida-based real estate investment company recently purchased two multifamily complexes in Houston.
Katy ISD parents prevent writer from speaking at event, claim his books 'are centered on critical race theory'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2021
Concerned parents from the Katy Independent School District (ISD) came together to stop the school district from virtually speaking to an author, alleging his books are centered on critical race theory.
Houston's Top 30 influential women honored for 'undeniable quest for success, passion'
By David Beasley | Oct 7, 2021
Houston's Top 30 most influential women were recognized at a gala Oct. 1.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 21% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 7, 2021
A total of 1,340 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 21% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Harris County DA launches investigation into allegations Turner awarded deal to 'favored' developer
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2021
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has launched a formal probe into allegations Mayor Sylvester Turner steered affordable housing funds last month to a favored developer.
'I’m forever grateful for everything': Correa's future with Houston Astros unclear following 2021 season finale
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 7, 2021
Emotions were running high during the Houston Astros' 2021 season finale – a 7-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Oct. 3.
Abbott, state governors outline 10-point plan for border crisis
By Press Release | Oct 7, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott on Oct. 6 held a press conference with nine other state governors in Mission, Texas to discuss the ongoing crisis at the border as well as what Texas is doing to keep communities safe in the midst of President Joe Biden's disastrous open border policies.
'We pulled together with a sense of urgency': Hidalgo, U.S. Treasury secretary praise Houston-Harris COVID rental assistance program
By Karen Kidd | Oct 7, 2021
Houston and Harris Counties have been standouts in the effort to distribute billions in federal rent relief dollars, according to two news stories published last month.