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News from 2021
'A little bit of sadness, a little bit of relief': Former softball Olympian Osterman retires at 38
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 4, 2021
Cat Osterman, a three-time Olympic softball medalist who started her career in Houston, has announced her retirement from the sport she has dominated since she was a child, according to an ABC13 report.
Strahan steps up for TSU football program with 'donation of new helmets'
By David Hutton | Oct 4, 2021
Texas Southern University’s football team will be donning new helmets thanks to a large donation from one of its famous alumni – NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan.
'The broken system allowed that man to make bond': Suspect in post-Astros game road rage shooting resulting in teen's death released on bond
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 4, 2021
A man charged with fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy in July after an Astros game has been released on bond, according to an ABC 13 report.
NRA announces 2022 Houston event date following 2021 cancellation due to 'high COVID rates'
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 4, 2021
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has announced that its 151st annual meeting and exhibition in Houston will be rescheduled for 2022, following this year's cancellation, according to an ABC 13 report.
'We will complete the mission I first embarked on in 2019': Congressional runner-up Hunt announces bid for proposed Houston congressional district
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 4, 2021
Wesley Hunt, a United States Army combat veteran, has recently announced his intention to run for Congress a second time in the newly proposed Houston congressional district, according to a report by the Texas Tribune.
Houston Hispanic Chamber aims to ‘elevate the perspective of Latinos’ amid Hispanic Heritage Month
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Oct 4, 2021
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by continuing its mission to shed light on Hispanic businesses and entrepreneurs.
Texas Southern awarded $1M HUD grant
By George Willis | Oct 4, 2021
Funds targeted for housing and community development
'I still don't like it': Harris County Commission cancels $11 million contract to promote vaccination outreach
By David Hutton | Oct 4, 2021
After a former campaign worker was awarded an $11 million contract for COVID-19 vaccination outreach, Harris County Commissioners have reversed course, voting to void the contract with Elevate Strategies LLC.
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee met April 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2021
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee met Wednesday, April 28.
Op-ed: Harris County Commissioners Court vaccine outreach
By Charles Blain | Oct 4, 2021
When the Harris County Commissioners Court awarded a contract for vaccine outreach it initially flew under the radar.
Rockets announce broadcast team for 2021-2022 season
By Art Benavidez | Oct 3, 2021
The Houston Rockets have announced Craig Ackerman, Ryan Hollins, Matt Thomas and Mario Elie will lead its broadcast team for the 2021-2022 season.
City of Houston Council Committee on Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs met Sept. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2021
City of Houston Council Committee on Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs met Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Louis Edward Leysath
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.
Tom Harrington
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Tom Harrington of Baytown, Texas, who passed away on September 28, 2021, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Doris Ann Limas
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Doris Ann Limas of Baytown, Texas, who passed away on September 29, 2021, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends.
David James Sullivan
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.
Clement August Boulte
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clement August Boulte (Sugar Land, Texas), born in Abilene, Texas, who passed away on September 24, 2021, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Gary Glen Nicholson
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
We are sad to announce that on September 27, 2021, at the age of 74, Gary Glen Nicholson (Sugar Land, Texas), born in Shreveport, Louisiana passed away.
Maria Collazos Devis
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 3, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maria Collazos Devis in Sugar Land, Texas, who passed away on September 30, 2021 at the age of 90.