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News from 2021
Maze Environmental introduces innovative approach to produce 'upstream oil and gas stabilization'
By Karla Florez | Jul 21, 2021
In response to the rising demand for clean energy, Maze Environmental will soon launch to eliminate stack flare and fully reduce methane emissions.
'I look forward to seeing the ways this center helps Sunnyside residents': Upgrade to Houston health center breaks ground
By John Kelly | Jul 21, 2021
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center on July 14.
'Outstanding careers': Foster and Batenhorst named Katy ISD Student-Athletes of the Year
By John Suayan | Jul 21, 2021
Earlier this month, Katy Independent School District (ISD) announced Taylor’s Bryce Foster and Seven Lakes’ Ally Batenhorst as its 2020-21 Student-Athletes of the Year.
'We'll fight for every dollar': Hidalgo testifies regarding GLO's exclusion of Harris County for flood mitigation funding
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) refusal to apportion funding to the county.
'We want to create that more livable city': Turner celebrates completion of Southmore Bridge project
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
The Southmore Bridge reconstruction project was recently completed and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said it's a big step for the city.
Abbott 'proud' of local athletes traveling to Tokyo for the Olympic Games
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is giving his well wishes to Texas athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games to compete.
'I wanted you to chill': Turner's unscripted rap highlight of 713 Day at Houston-opoly
By Karen Kidd | Jul 19, 2021
Mayor Sylvester Turner recently performed at a 713 Day holiday celebration in Houston.
'HOAs don't own your yard': Homeowners Religious Freedom Act now law in Texas
By Karen Kidd | Jul 18, 2021
Texans can celebrate the Winter Solstice this year with front porch displays thanks to action taken by the state government last spring.
'A great boost for our economy': United Airlines' aircraft order to bring up to 3,000 new jobs to Houston
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
United Airlines has ordered an additional 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as customers return to airline travel with numbers that the airline industry hasn’t seen since its pre-pandemic schedule.
'The park will be a treasure to the community': Houston celebrates opening of Avondale Promenade Park
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
The City of Houston recently celebrated the opening of Avondale Promenade Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Wyche 'humbled and honored' to be named permanent director of Johnson Space Center
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
Vanessa Wyche has become the permanent director of the Johnson Space Center, NASA announced.
'Such an inspiration to many': Louisiana teen becomes first African American to win Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2021
A Louisiana teen recently made history when she became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
'I'm all in': West announces run for Texas governor
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West has announced that he is entering his name into the race for Texas governor, which would mean challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in the 2022 election.
Houston Humane Society combats heat and pandemic-driven influxes to ‘protect the welfare of our furry friends’
By Karla Florez | Jul 18, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo visited the Houston Humane Society on July 9 as the clinic copes with impacts of the pandemic and overwhelmingly hot temperatures.
Business occupancy rate in Houston is 47.6%, new study finds
By Houston Daily reports | Jul 18, 2021
The Houston metro area’s business occupancy rate for the week ending July 7 was 47.6%, a drop of 1.4% over the previous week, according to an analysis of employee entry data by the security firm Kastle Systems.
Hidalgo considers new county administrator role a way to 'catch up with other major counties'
By Karla Florez | Jul 18, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo expressed her support for the creation of a county administrator position.
Ellis: Paxton's prosecution of convicted felon who voted last year is 'blatant voter intimidation'
By Karen Kidd | Jul 18, 2021
Attorney General Ken Paxton has been under fire, largely from the left, for his office's prosecution of a black man who voted in last year's primary election while he still was on parole for a felony conviction.
'Dedicated public servant': Mural honors Houston city councilman
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2021
The Houston Public Works and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) have sponsored a mural in memory of the former Houston City Councilman Larry Green, who passed away in 2018 after six years of service to his community.
Turner tours Lucky Land, a 'hidden gem' in Houston
By John Sammon | Jul 18, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently toured Lucky Land, a theme park with an Asian theme, and praised the park’s attractions, calling it a “gem” among the city’s attractions.
Abbott orders investigation of 'serious allegations' at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2021
Allegations of misconduct and “potentially illegal behavior" by members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department have led Gov. Greg Abbott to order an investigation, according to reports by multiple media outlets.