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News from 2021
'A historic day': Fort Bend County judge reacts to Branson's space flight
By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2021
Billionaire Richard Branson made history on July 11 when he and five crew members of the Virgin Galactic Unity crew rocketed far enough above the desert of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, to experience weightlessness and see the curve of the earth.
Watson 'blessed' to coach track and field at Tokyo Olympics
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2021
Spring Branch ISD assistant principal Megan Watson is set to have a memorable summer as she will coach at the Tokyo Olympics later this month.
'The best is still in store': Turner offers birthday wishes to former Harris County clerk
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 16, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner gave a birthday shoutout to former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, who garnered national acclaim after overseeing one of the biggest voter turnouts in recent memory last fall.
'This is Biden's America': Babin blames crime increase on Biden administration
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 16, 2021
U.S. Rep Brian Babin (R-Woodville) said that a recent surge in crime in the United States is because of a lack of support for law enforcement from the Democrats and President Joe Biden's administration.
Institute for Energy Research analyst: Solar industry is causing environmental problems
By Mary Lou Lang | Jul 16, 2021
The solar industry has been touted as the key to the nation's green energy future and an environmental-friendly energy source, but a new report by an energy research organization and an expert see a different future regarding solar panel waste and the potential for higher electricity costs, including for Texans.
Abbott: 'Democrats must get back to the job they were elected to do'
By John Sammon | Jul 16, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) took state Democrats to task chastising them for journeying to Washington D.C. on July 12 in an attempt to avoid approval of what they contend is restrictive voter registration proposed by Republicans – by running out the clock in the current special legislative session.
Abbott: Texas economy 'booming,' unemployment benefits 'no longer necessary' after pandemic
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 16, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that federal unemployment benefits are no longer necessary and that the Texas economy is rebounding after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Belinda Horne
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
In loving memory of Mary Belinda Horne who passed away peacefully on July 3, 2021 in the comfort of her home after a two year battle with cancer.
Jesse Escobar Sanchez, Sr.
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
Jesse Escobar Sanchez, Sr. ,74, passed away after a courageous battle on July 5, 2021.
Richard Emilio Espinal De La Cruz
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on July 20, 2021 at 9:30 am at Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 3041 Kirk Road, Lake Worth, FL.
William Paul Orth
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
William (Bill) Orth, age 88, passed away on July 10, 2021 at his home in Sugar Land, TX.
Francis Lawrence Hanigan
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
Dr. Francis L Hanigan, 85, of Spring, Texas passed away peacefully on July 9, 2021.
Lorenzo Pena Rodriguez
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
Lorenzo Pena Rodriguez, age 83, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 9, 2021.
Randolph "Randy" Cline Fletcher
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
Randolph (Randy) Cline Fletcher passed away on July 3rd, 2021, in Houston, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Naomi Josephine Norris and Elgie Cline Fletcher, his sister, Candyce Anne Mora, and his sister-in-law Jean (Jeannie) Christiansen Fletcher.
Wilma Pearl (Baker) Clark
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
Wilma Pearl (Baker) Clark passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021, at the age of 100 in San Antonio, Texas.
James R. Adamoli, Jr.
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
James R. Adamoli, Jr., 79, passed away July 8, 2021 in Houston, Texas due to surgical complications. Family was by his side.
Paul Vincent Kuntz
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
Paul Vincent Kuntz, an award-winning documentary photographer and a gifted musician whose love of the arts was matched only by his love of family and friends, has died.
Doris Faye Rosenthal-Harding
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
Doris passed from time into eternity on July 6, 2021.
Evelyn Elizabeth Przyborski
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2021
Evelyn Przyborski of Houston, Texas passed away July 11, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1922 in Plum, Texas.