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News from 2021
City of Houston City Council met May 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 2, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, May 25.
Point of Order — Don’t Squander this Opportunity
By Luis Figueroa, Every Texan | Oct 2, 2021
In this endless barrage of bad policy comes a real opportunity to do some real transformative good for Texas communities.
'An inspiration to women, people of color and the powerless': Hidalgo, Turner remark on passing of longtime activist Farenthold
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she is keenly feeling the passing of Texas civil and women's rights powerhouse Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold who died last month.
Klein's Heilbrun looks forward to contributing, bringing 'encouragement' to Lady Bearkats
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
If there is any pressure on the Lady Bearkats returning to the state finals as they did last year, they certainly are not showing yet.
'Winning a division is not easy': Astros clinch fourth AL West crown in five years
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
The Houston Astros are once again headed to the postseason after clinching the franchise's fourth American League West title in a five-year span.
Octopus Energy 'proud' to sponsor e-bike nation trek, SunPedal Ride
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A Houston-based renewable energy retailer is sponsoring a duo’s electronic bike trek across the country.
Tachus 'thrilled' to provide high-speed fiber internet to Harris County homes
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A Harris County home has become the first home in the county to be connected to high-speed fiber internet from a Woodlands-based internet company.
'It is never an easy decision': Renewable Energy Group announces closure of Houston biodiesel plant
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
An Ames, Iowa-based biodiesel production company recently announced in will close its Seabrook facility.
'I stand with Kyrie Irving': Cruz rallies behind NBA players who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2021
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) has rallied to the defense of NBA players still holding out against getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Houston Rockets team '100%' vaccinated
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2021
NBA training camps are just opening and Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone is already celebrating.
'You want as many veterans as possible': Astros mull Greinke as reliever in postseason
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2021
Veteran hurler Zack Greinke could soon find himself cast in a new role for the Houston Astros.
Bynam completes first full week as Houston interim housing director while city investigates allegations of his fired predecessor
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
Keith Bynam has finished his first full week as Houston's interim housing director while the city seeks a replacement for the previous department head who was fired after claiming the mayor gave millions in federal Hurricane Harvey relief money to one favored developer.
'Thank you for your service to our great city': Colleagues celebrate Turner's 67th birthday
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner turned 67 on Monday, Sept. 27, and Twitter lit up with many Happy Birthday posts for him, from colleagues, at least one celebrity and others.
Trump pressuring Texas to widen ongoing 2020 election audit that Harris County Judge Hidalgo calls 'a sham'
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
Texas heads into October under continued pressure from former President Donald Trump to widen the state's already underway 2020 election audit, which Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has denounced as "a sham."
'The state has not been careful to ensure that individuals’ rights are protected': 240 migrant detainees to be released
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 1, 2021
More than 240 migrants who spent weeks in detainment will be released from state lock-up facilities after local prosecutors, overwhelmed by the sudden influx of migrant detainees, failed to bring charges against them.
'Unlike anything else in the world': Harris County commissioner announces support for new $100 billion Houston CCS hub
By Emily Bevard | Oct 1, 2021
A new $100 billion carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) hub in Houston has earned the support of a Harris County commissioner during a Sept. 23 event.
Soaring Eagle Technologies chooses Houston for headquarters to 'better serve its clients'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A local investment firm recently announced that their company will have an office in Houston.
Fresh from Final Four run, UH men's basketball announces 2021-2022 schedule
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
Looking to build upon last year’s Final Four appearance, the University of Houston (UH) released its regular season schedule this week.
'The transaction provides immediate and certain value': Kraton optimistic about acquisition
By John Kelly | Oct 1, 2021
South Korean company DL Chem has acquired the Houston-based Kraton.
October is National Audiology Awareness Month
By Press Release | Oct 1, 2021
(HOUSTON, TX, Oct. 1, 2021) Texas Hearing Institute celebrates National Audiology Awareness Month by reminding parents to visit their child’s pediatric audiologist for routine checkups and to teach proper hearing health for a lifetime of sound.Hearing and speech are essential tools for learning, playing and developing social skills.