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News from 2021
City of Houston City Council will meet Sept. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2021
City of Houston City Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29.
McCaul urges state, defense to help get 'Americans, Afghan partners left behind by Biden administration' out of Afghanistan
By Christina Heath | Sep 28, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) has sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin asking to help get family members of American servicemembers still trapped in Afghanistan home.
County commissioner raises 'concern' after a firm run by a former political campaign worker is awarded $11 million for vaccine awareness plans
By Alexus Barnhart | Sep 28, 2021
A debate is on the rise after a former political campaign employee received $11 million in an effort to aid her firm's push for an increase in vaccinations.
Alvarado looks 'forward to seeing the finished product' of Hyatt hotel in Baytown
By Christina Heath | Sep 28, 2021
The City of Baytown gathered last week to celebrate the construction of a new full-service, nationally branded Hyatt hotel that will help bring economic growth to the area, according to Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston).
Construction to start on 1.2 million-square-foot spec warehouse near Houston
By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021
TGS Cedar Port Partners, LP has broken ground on a 1.2 million-square-foot speculative warehouse in Bayport at Cedar Port Industrial Park, the company said in news release.
Harris County weekly recap of home sales during September 19-25, 2021
By Houston Daily | Sep 28, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 1132 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of September 19-25, 2021.
Elon Musk's war on Texas
By Stone Washington | Sep 28, 2021
Elon Musk has been embarrassing the Biden administration for the past eight months by constantly rejecting federal safety standards and causing too many public safety hazards to count.
Katy Independent School District named best in the Houston area, 13th best in Texas
By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021
Katy Independent School District has been named the best in the Houston area and 13th in Texas, a news release said.
Houston ranked most 'diverse city in America' in WalletHub study
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 28, 2021
According to a WalletHub study, Houston is the most diverse city in America.
Houston's carbon capture and storage plans 'reimagine what it means to be the energy capital of the world'
By Emily Bevard | Sep 28, 2021
Houston's carbon capture and storage (CCS) plans have drawn attention from 11 companies who announced last week they would be collaborating on the hub in Houston.
'Couldn't be happier': Friendswood grad Pacheco gives Detroit Tigers a taste of the future
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 28, 2021
Former Friendswood Mustangs baseball star Izaac Pacheco visited Comerica Park, the home of the Detroit Tigers of the MLB last week and gave the fans a small taste of the future, taking batting practice at the facility.
Fort Bend County home sales during September 19-25, 2021
By Houston Daily | Sep 28, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 101 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County for the week of September 19-25, 2021.
Home sales in Houston during September 19-25, 2021
By Houston Daily | Sep 28, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 19-25, 2021.
'A night to remember': Houston Astros' Siri homers twice in first MLB start
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 27, 2021
Houston Astros rookie outfielder Jose Siri is reveling in being in the place where he’s always thought he belongs.
'My purpose is positive influence': Katy Paetow football coach Gotte wins Texans' Coach of the Week award
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 27, 2021
Katy Paetow football coach William Gotte has been tabbed the Houston Texans’ Coach of the Week honoree.
'Football is a brutal sport': Klein Cain's Blue will not suit up for senior season
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 27, 2021
Klein Cain star running back Jaydon Blue has announced he will not be suiting up for his senior season.
'Why did Biden trust the Taliban?': Cruz suggests Biden administration received misinformation from Taliban
By Art Benavidez | Sep 27, 2021
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) recently tweeted that a recent "over-the-horizon" drone strike which killed innocent civilians may have been due to the US receiving bad intel from the Taliban.
Yes, You Are Smart Enough
By 'Lucy Meckler' via news houstondaily | Sep 26, 2021
NGT seeks to empower individuals & families to pursue the best pathway to develop their talents so that the future is bright for all Texans.
'I'm excited to see what they bring': Baytown Lee's Berry commits to Marshall Thundering Herd
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021
Baytown Lee's Trudell Berry, a three-star prospect by 24/7 Sports, verbally committed to Marshall over the summer.
'I’m proud of their effort and work ethic': Coach Snokhous commends Jersey Village Falcons for 3-0 perfect season start
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021
Jersey Village Football coach David Snokhous has led the Falcons to a 3-0 start for the season.