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News from 2021
Houston partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation to build 30 mini-pitches throughout region, 'add more soccer youth programming'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
City officials recently announced that they have partnered with the U.S. Soccer Federation and the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee to build 30 mini-pitches throughout the city, along with funding a youth soccer program.
Fulgent Genetics 'pleased' to partner with Houston Health Department for COVID-19 testing in area schools
By Art Benavidez | Sep 25, 2021
The Houston Health Department, along with Fulgent Genetics, have joined forces to offer on-campus COVID-19 testing.
Allegations of doctor stealing vaccines leads to Harris County lawsuit to 'finally set right some of the wrongs'
By Christina Heath | Sep 25, 2021
A former Harris County Public Health employee is suing the department and Harris County for discrimination after being accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccinations.
Fletcher encourages women to 'learn risk factors, symptoms' this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
By George Willis | Sep 25, 2021
For U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston), Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September is personal.
Galveston to serve as homeport for 'newest and largest' Norwegian cruise ship
By George Willis | Sep 25, 2021
Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Sept. 21 that the Port of Galveston will serve as the homeport for its new cruise ship Prima, and State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) couldn’t be happier.
'A real honor and a privilege': Houston Sports Authority introduces 2021 class of inductees
By Zachary Richter | Sep 24, 2021
On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority introduced its 2021 class of inductees, and the theme is "deuces wild."
'The lifeblood of our community': Small businesses owned by people of color eligible for grants through Comcast's RISE program
By Emily Bevard | Sep 24, 2021
Comcast will award $1 million in grants to small businesses owned by people of color in Fort Bend County as a part of the company's RISE Investment Fund Program launched in late 2020.
'Libraries play a vital role in our communities': Houston cuts ribbon on new Family Place Library
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, accompanied by City Councilwomen Carolyn Evan-Shabazz and Abbie Kamin, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 21 for Houston Public Library’s new Family Place Libraries.
'This is an art exhibit commemorating this tragic pandemic': Jackson Lee visits flag memorial for COVID-19 victims
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) was among members of Congress who visited the memorial of more than 600,000 white flags for victims of COVID-19.
'My prayers are with the victim's family': Brady sends condolences to family of 14 year old killed in Montgomery County shooting
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 24, 2021
Houston is mourning the loss of a teenager killed in a shooting in Montgomery County.
'Pink Champagne Women's Retreat' by Houston event planner to kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 24, 2021
A three-day event by Houston event planner Helena Paschal will be held at the Hilton Post Oak with the goal of promoting connections, learning and laughter as a growth opportunity to reduce stress, according to a press release.
'Puzzling, inflated and wrong': Houston Housing Director McCasland terminated for alleging contract awarding bias
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 24, 2021
Hours after alleging Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner awarded a major contract to a favored contractor, housing director Tom McCasland was fired.
'We are so excited': Luxury waterfront resort coming to Galveston
By Steven Hughes | Sep 24, 2021
NAN and Company Properties Christie’s International Real Estate plans to work on The Resident at Tiki Island and build many amenities.
Houston-based software business sees growth despite the pandemic
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 24, 2021
Houston-based software company Liongard continues to see growth in the last three years despite the restrictions of the pandemic.
Houston Vehicle Sales Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 23, 2021
Houston-area auto dealers sold 17,592 new vehicles in August ’21, a decrease of 8.3 percent from August ’20, according to TexAuto Facts, published by InfoNation, Inc. of Houston.
Fort Bend ISD Police 'deeply saddened' by Sgt. Richard Frankie's death
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
The Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) is mourning the loss of the district's Police Sgt. Richard Frankie, 50, who died due to complications from COVID-19 on Sept. 17.
No word from Cruz on calling for investigation into 'over-the-horizon' strike that killed Afghan civilians
By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) had no comment when reached by the Houston Daily and asked if he had called on the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent U.S. drone strike in Kabul which killed multiple civilians.
Small businesses 'hit the hardest' by the pandemic could be eligible for Harris County grant program
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
Small businesses in Harris County that were negatively impacted by COVID-19 could be eligible for some financial assistance from the county's $30 million Small Business Relief Fund that launched on Sept. 20.
'One of its very best': Houston police officer shot and killed in the line of duty
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
The City of Houston is mourning the loss of "one of its very best," Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey who was shot and killed during the execution of a high-level felony warrant in Aeropark earlier this week.
'I can't think of a more perfect pairing': 'Top Chef' films newest season in Houston
By Steven Hughes | Sep 22, 2021
An award-winning culinary competition sets up production in diversely-populated Houston as Top Chef starts filming its newest season.