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News from 2021
Robert Alan Fulford
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
Robert Alan Fulford died on August 28th, 2021. Robert was born in Windsor, Ontario Canada on September 10th, 1936.
Sara Ann Menefee Cook
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
Sara Ann Menefee Cook was born on January 5, 1935 to Henry Earl and Sara Thames Menefee.
Grace Chambers Colle
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 3, 2021
Grace Nazelle Daniels Chambers Colle left Houston to be with her Lord on August 21, 2021.
'Humiliating': Brady criticizes Biden administration for pull out of Afghanistan before imposed deadline
By Zachary Richter | Sep 3, 2021
Celebratory fireworks by the Taliban rang out in Kabul as the last of the U.S. flights leave Afghanistan one day prior to the imposed deadline on Aug. 30.
'The ultimate sacrifice': Jackson Lee mourns service members killed in Kabul attack
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) said the 13 American service members who lost their lives in last month's attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul made the ultimate sacrifice.
Hidalgo: 'People are dying needlessly' as Harris County faces nurse, hospital bed shortages
By Emily Bevard | Sep 3, 2021
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, a mass nurse shortage in Harris County has drawn attention from Judge Lina Hidalgo, outlining a $30 million investment to bring in 622 new nurses to the county.
'It is crystal clear to me that TxDOT is ready': I-45 expansion project moves forward
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
A controversial project that seeks to expand I-45 and reroute it around Downtown Houston received the state’s blessing to push forward.
'Any real, freedom-loving Texan should be ashamed': Hidalgo criticizes voting reform bill's passage
By Ariana Chiarenza | Sep 3, 2021
Judge Lina Hidalgo of Harris County condemned and criticized the passage of a Republican-backed election security bill on Aug. 27.
UpSkill Works Forum: How Employers Can Support Workforce Recovery
By UpSkill Houston | Sep 2, 2021
Join the Conversation on Sept. 8
Bail reform bill headed to Abbott's desk as he deems it necessary to 'keep dangerous criminals off our streets'
By Emily Bevard | Sep 2, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives voted to pass the Republican-backed bail reform bill seeking to set new rules for the release of defendants on monetary bonds.
'An outstanding class': Ex-Texans OL Winston among honorees of Midland ISD's Hall of Legends
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
Former Houston Texans offensive lineman Eric Winston is among the cadre of honorees to be inducted in his hometown Midland Independent School District’s Hall of Legends.
'Our hospitals are at the brink': Lack of ICU beds to blame for Army veteran's death from treatable illness
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
The lack of ICU beds caused by rising COVID-19 hospitalizations has been blamed for the death of an Army veteran from a treatable illness.
'Women play a vital role': Houston Women's Commission holds inaugural meeting
By John Suayan | Sep 2, 2021
The Houston Women's Commission, which was approved by the Houston City Council last month, held its inaugural meeting on Aug. 30, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Councilwomen Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and Karla Cisneros in attendance.
Houston's job market is on standard levels once again as jobless claims start to dip
By Zachary Richter | Sep 2, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic had taken an enormous toll on the employment rates, and more than a year since the beginning, the jobless claims have started to dip in Texas as per the research conducted by the Greater Houston Partnership.
Save the Date for State of the Port - Oct. 7
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 2, 2021
Save the Date for State of the Port - Oct. 7
Houston Aviation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 2, 2021
The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 5.0 million passengers in July ’21, up from 1.4 million in July ’20. This is the highest monthly total since December ’19.
Houston ISD superintendent focuses on re-engagement, safety and 'the children' this school year
By Emily Bevard | Sep 2, 2021
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II met with U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) this week outlining his goals as he begins the school year at Texas' largest school district.
Mattress Mack opens Houston store up for Hurricane Ida victims to 'sleep and eat for free'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 2, 2021
A furniture store owner offered up his brick-and-mortar as a safe haven for individuals fleeing Hurricane Ida that needed a place to sleep while waiting for the storm to pass.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 2% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 1, 2021
A total of 2,708 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 2% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'We celebrate 185 years': Houston commemorates anniversary of city founding
By John Kelly | Sep 1, 2021
The City of Houston turned 185 on Aug. 30.