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News from 2021
Texas Tuition Promise Fund opened enrollment Sept. 1
By Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | Sep 10, 2021
September is National College Savings Month, and now is the perfect time to enroll a child in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® (TTPF) — the state’s tax-advantaged prepaid college tuition plan. Open enrollment for TTPF began Sept. 1.
Texas third most popular state for international homebuyers
By Texas Real Estate Research Center | Sep 10, 2021
International homebuyers purchased nearly 10,000 homes in Texas from April 2020 to March 2021, representing $4.9 billion in sales, according to Texas Realtors' Texas International Homebuyers Report.
Turner: 'If we don't take immediate action to combat climate change, future generations will suffer'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
Mayor Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) wants more people in the country to put their focus on climate change and the impact it's had on natural disasters following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ida.
Abbott calls for 'third special legislative session' of the Texas Legislature
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a third special legislative session, and there are five agenda items.
Abbott 'proud' to sign highly controversial voting bill into law
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has placed his signature on Senate Bill 1 on Sept. 7 after three months and two special sessions. It is supposed to take effect three months after the special legislative session, which will be right before the 2022 primary elections.
'One of Houston's greatest champions': Houston native Beyoncé turns 40
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Beyoncé's rise to fame was with Destiny Child, where she was the lead singer in the 1990s. This Houston native has never looked back and has made several global impacts.
Manufactured housing industry in Texas showing early indications of deflation
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 9, 2021
The manufactured housing industry in Texas is currently exhibiting early indications of deflation, with manufacturers anticipating further recovery through the end of the year, according to a report by the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Real Estate Research Center.
Target Hunger to 'distribute fresh, healthy foods' with new mobile pantry
By April Bamburg | Sep 9, 2021
A grassroots community-based program that got its start in 1989 serving Houston’s inner-city neighborhoods has expanded this year and will help more Houston residents get the fresh foods that they need to create healthy, fresh meals.
Turner remembers Hurricane Harvey: 'We will continue to build a stronger and resilient city'
By April Bamburg | Sep 9, 2021
In the years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas and Louisiana, the City of Houston has worked to rebuild, improve infrastructure and strengthen relationships with other organizations.
Texas Supreme Court sides with Abbott in approving arrest warrants for absent members of the Texas House
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 8, 2021
Following a series of injunctions granted by local district courts, the Texas Supreme Court has decided that the Texas House may issue arrest warrants for absent members, according to a report by The Hill.
Remembering September 8, 1900
By Galveston Historical Foundation | Sep 8, 2021
Remembering September 8, 1900 View a selection of images from our collection on the 121st anniversary of the 1900 Storm.
Kamin wishes Jewish Houstonians a 'happy, healthy and peaceful' new year
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 7, 2021
The Jewish community in Houston and around the world are celebrating the start of their new year with a religious holiday called Rosh Hashanah and both local and national elected officials are recognizing the occasion.
Alcorn 'starstruck' during tour of Houston's Johnson Space Center
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 7, 2021
Houston City Councilor At-Large Sallie Alcorn joined several other dignitaries including the current head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Bill Nelson on a tour of the Johnson Space Center.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center decrease by 4% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 7, 2021
A total of 2,609 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 4% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Houston City Council member Sallie Alcorn plans joint virtual sidewalk summit
By Julie Johnson | Sep 7, 2021
Join Houston Council Members David W. Robinson and Sallie Alcorn for a Houston Sidewalk Summit at 5 p.m. on Sept. 21.
King: Hidalgo 'lied' about $11 million contract
By Bill King | Sep 7, 2021
I lauded County Judge Lina Hidalgo for committing to not take campaign contribution from county contractors shortly after she was elected, a campaign finance reform I have long supported.
Weekly recap, August 29-September 4, 2021 home sales in Humble
By Houston Daily | Sep 7, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 29-September 4, 2021.
Home sales in Houston, August 29-September 4, 2021
By Houston Daily | Sep 7, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 29-September 4, 2021.
Harris County home sales, August 29-September 4, 2021
By Houston Daily | Sep 7, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 1297 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of August 29-September 4, 2021.
Will University of Houston make the Big 12? Expect a vote next week
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
The Big 12 Conference is weighing whether or not to add the University of Houston to its shortlist of schools.