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News from 2021
Houston needs to restore faith after housing showdown
By Charles Blain | Oct 1, 2021
Former Houston Housing Director Tom McCasland’s public criticism of Mayor Turner’s housing directives was a tactic not often seen in Houston City Hall.
'Math is hard,' Crenshaw says after Biden claims massive Build Back Better Agenda 'costs zero dollars'
By Karen Kidd | Oct 1, 2021
U.S. House Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Houston) recently joined other Republican lawmakers on Twitter to mock President Joe Biden's claims about his Build Back Better Agenda.
'A wonderful father, son, brother, friend': Gabby Petito search yields body of missing Houston man in unrelated case
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
The remains of a missing Houston man were recently found as a result of the search for Gabby Petito.
'We got your back': Turner, George lend hands at Hurricane Ida drive
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George, along with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, recently joined forces to assist West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) at a food and supplies drive for Hurricane Ida victims.
'Thank you for giving yourself to this city': Fallen Houston police officer honored by city officials, family at funeral
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 1, 2021
Houston Police Department Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey was honored at his funeral on Sept. 27 following a fatal shooting in the line of duty earlier this month.
Fletcher remembers late sheriff’s deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal as ‘remarkable hero’
By Tamara Browning | Oct 1, 2021
A U.S. representative from Texas has remembered the sacrifice made by a Harris County sheriff’s deputy who made headlines when he was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 27, 2019.
Late HPD senior officer ‘Bill’ Jeffrey remembered as giving ‘life of service’
By Tamara Browning | Oct 1, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has remembered the late Houston Police Department Senior Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey as one who gave himself to the city.
Texas lawmakers add a new congressional district to Houston as city 'becomes most diverse in America'
By Zachary Richter | Oct 1, 2021
On Sept. 27, a new congressional map was proposed by Texas lawmakers, whereby Austin and Houston received two new districts for the next decade. This will bring the total to 38 and will most definitely threaten Democratic incumbents.
Life:Powered director links Winter Storm Uri disaster to years of poor planning, policies
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 1, 2021
Winter Storm Uri didn’t happen in a vacuum. It was the inevitable result of years of poor planning and policies, according to Jason Isaac, director of the Life: Powered initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 5 & 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 1, 2021
City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 5 & 6.
City of Houston City Council met May 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 1, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, May 18.
Infrastructure Bill Up For A Vote
By 'Vance Ginn' via news houstondaily | Sep 30, 2021
Infrastructure Bill Up For A Vote Tomorrow the infrastructure bill is up for a vote in Congress--but what's in it?
Last chance to purchase general admission tickets to Houston Open
By George Willis | Sep 30, 2021
Today is the final day to purchase General Admission Good Any Day tickets to see some of the best players in the sport of golf compete at the Houston Open.
City of Houston City Council met May 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, May 11.
Houston Aviation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 29, 2021
The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 4.4 million passengers in August ’21, up from 1.6 million in August ’20.
Manufacturing Day Houston slated for Friday at TXRX East End Maker Hub
By Press Release | Sep 29, 2021
Manufacturing Day Houston will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1 at TXRX East End Maker Hub (EEMH) located at 6501 Navigation Blvd., Houston.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 21% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 29, 2021
A total of 1,641 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.
Fun-filled week in Houston: Nature, festivals, races, family night and more
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 29, 2021
Houston is hosting several events this week: Festivals, canoe and kayak races and more!
City of Houston City Council met May 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, May 4.
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee will meet Oct. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.