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News from 2021
Fort Bend judge celebrates Hindu festival; 'we are committed to honoring diverse communities to bring us together'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George celebrated the Hindu religious festival of Onam with other leaders in the community on Sept. 2.
'This bill will now hold industry to higher standards of safety': New storage tank safety laws now in effect
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
A new state law designed to enhance safety for above-ground storage tanks recently went into effect.
'A $5.4 billion opportunity': Texas Medical Center to break ground on new TMC3 Campus in late 2021 in Houston
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
The Texas Medical Center in Houston is slated to break ground on new TMC3 Campus in the fourth quarter of 2021.
'Let's end the demand': New law makes buying sex in Texas a felony offense
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
On Sept. 1, a new Texas state law went into effect that criminalizes the purchase of sex as a felony.
'One of the greatest Texans of all time': Fort Bend County judge memorializes former Texas Gov. Ann Richards
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Sept. 1 marked the 88th birthday of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards who died of cancer on Sept. 13, 2006 at the age of 72.
'Both of them did a good job': Competition intensifies for position of Summer Creek Bulldogs' starting quarterback
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Humble Summer Creek's football head coach Kenny Harrison is facing a conundrum of having to make a choice between two promising candidates for the position of starting quarterback by the time district play starts.
'Wishing him and his family the best': Gallegos congratulates newly confirmed Houston Parks and Rec director
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
Houston's new Parks and Recreation Department director has the congratulations of at least one city council member.
'We celebrate diversity': Houston renames UH road after MLK
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
Houston City Council's recent vote to rename a road on the University of Houston's campus to Martin Luther King Boulevard is a nod toward HU's reputation for inclusion and diversity, city and university officials said.
'The first in decades': New Harris County felony court handles almost 2,500 cases in its first day
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
A new Harris County felony court has finished its first few days in an expansion local officials hope will start to address a longtime backlog in criminal cases.
'An exciting time to be in the 5th Ward': New 150-acre mixed-use project brings retail, restaurants, apartments, office space to Houston
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Midway, a Houston-area builder, is constructing a large project in the 5th Ward of Houston that will be utilized for mixed-use purposes.
Babin, other Texas lawmakers call for Biden's resignation: 'We have no confidence in Biden'
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
Texas U.S. House Rep. Brian Babin and two other members of Texas' Congressional Delegation recently joined 11 other House lawmakers calling for President Joe Biden's impeachment, but it seems very unlikely to happen.
'Here to help': Fletcher meets with Houston-based veterans service group amid Afghan evacuation aftermath
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2021
The U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan is over but Democrat Texas U.S. House Rep. Lizzie Fletcher said she is still reaching out to Afghans, U.S. veterans and others from the now-over war who might still need help.
'Texas will always defend the right to life': Six-week abortion ban law takes effect
By Zachary Richter | Sep 5, 2021
On Sept. 1, a new law was passed in Texas that now makes accessing abortion difficult for women because it bans the process after six weeks into pregnancy.
'Permitless carry' law allows Texans to carry handguns without permission or training
By Zachary Richter | Sep 5, 2021
Texas previously required its citizens to undergo a background check and training and get a permit to carry a handgun. But now, with this new law, all such requirements have been withdrawn. Gun rights advocates have highly praised this law.
Texas is Open for Business
By 'Office of Senator Ted Cruz' via news houstondaily | Sep 4, 2021
I want to update you on my work in Texas this last week, hearing from agricultural producers, business owners, and community leaders on the needs of their communities and the Lone Star State's continued leadership in our nation's recovery.
'Our team is safe in Houston': Ida forces LSU football team to evacuate to Houston
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
Like many people of New Orleans and southeast Louisiana, the 16th-ranked LSU Tigers football team was forced to flee Hurricane Ida last month.
Tulane University students 'relocate' to Houston after Hurricane Ida
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 3, 2021
Houston will be housing Tulane University students who were evacuated due to the damage caused by Hurricane Ida in New Orleans, according to a Click2Houston report.
Martha Lane Willis
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Martha Lane Willis of Texas City, Texas, born in Thornton, Texas, who passed away on August 30, 2021 at the age of 81.
Gary “B” Scott
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Scott of League City, Texas, who passed away on August 30, 2021, at the age of 85.