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News from 2021
Yancy G. (Jerry) Hinson, Jr.
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2021
Yancy Gerald (Jerry) Hinson, Jr., age 71, born January 19, 1950 in Charlotte, NC, died July 16, 2021 at Houston Methodist Hospital in the Med Center.
Houstonians may choose to restructure government this fall
By Charles Blain | Jul 23, 2021
Houston’s structure of governance could change this November if a coalition aimed at winnowing down the mayor’s power is successful.
Fred Charles Brunk
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2021
One year ago, Fred Charles Brunk passed away with his loving wife Judy by his side after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's.
Marjorie Mozelle Barrington
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2021
Marjorie Mozelle (Pollard) Barrington passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021, just eight days shy of her 97th birthday, in Houston, Texas.
Larry Park Shepherd
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2021
Larry Park Shepherd, age 81, of Cameron, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, surrounded by his family.
David Louis Melville
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2021
It saddens all of us to announce that David Louis Melville passed away on July 20, 2021 at the age of 87.
Earnestine Davis-Reed
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2021
"God has her in His keeping; we have her in our hearts."
Harold Joseph Clancy and Anne Fitzgerald Clancy
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2021
Harold Clancy passed away April 19th 2020. He was survived by his wife of 49 years, Anne Clancy who passed April 1st of this year.
'She was denied the right to vote': Houston voting rights activist dies at 99
By Steven Hughes | Jul 23, 2021
The grandmother of Houston City Councilperson Letitia Plummer died, leaving a legacy of voting rights activism in the family.
Anderson: Texas is 'latest pawn' of Democrats' goal of fabricating an election integrity crisis that 'doesn't exist'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 22, 2021
Did Texas Democrats have a long-range plan when they fled Austin to stop votes on a pair of election bills?
'No one was hurt': The Breakfast Klub food truck catches fire during Thomas' birthday fundraiser
By Christina Heath | Jul 22, 2021
A food truck belonging to Houston dining hotspot The Breakfast Klub caught on fire during a birthday fundraiser hosted by Houston City Councilwoman Tiffany D. Thomas on July 14.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 66% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jul 22, 2021
A total of 566 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 66% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
'We hope this season brings you joy': Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2021
Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha, an Islamic religious festival that commemorates Prophet Abraham's faithfulness to God after being tested with the unfulfilled command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
'We look forward to working on securing our electric grid': Texas Democrats meet with U.S. Energy Department officials
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2021
A cadre of Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to Washington, D.C. met with U.S. Department of Energy officials to discuss the Texas power grid.
'We're ready for it': ERCOT is prepared for extreme heat next week, officials say
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 22, 2021
It’s been a hot summer — and temperatures are about to increase.
'Our dedication to that mission has only grown': Houston Humane Society seeks to protect animals in human care
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2021
The Houston Humane Society (HHS) helps animals find a home
American Red Cross to public as the world heats up from climate change: 'Always have a plan for cool'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 22, 2021
As climate change is creating record-breaking temperatures this summer, the American Red Cross offers up their best tips and tricks on how to beat the heat.
'He was a truly special person': Houston searching for suspect in road rage shooting that killed 17 year old
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2021
Houston Police are still seeking information on a suspect of a road rage incident that left a 17 year old dead.