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News from 2021


'Infrastructure is a bipartisan issue': McCaul calls for legislators to handle infrastructure bill properly

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Houston) has called on leaders on the other side of the aisle to take infrastructure legislation seriously.


'Respected officer of the Kingwood Patrol Division' in Houston shot, injured in the line of duty

On July 5, Houston police officer Sam Cleveland was shot while responding to a disturbance at an apartment complex.


Ellis: 'Harris County is committed to equitable recovery' with rental assistance program

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is providing reassurance to local tenants that still need rental assistance after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to extend the eviction moratorium through the end of July.


Turner pleads with public to help find suspect who allegedly shot, killed 17 year old

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pleads for the public's help locating a suspect after a road-rage incident left a teenager, musician and "one of the good guys," dead after an Astros game on July 6.


Emilio Ruiz III

We are sad to announce that on July 8, 2021, at the age of 53, Emilio Ruiz III (Houston, Texas), born in East Bernard, Texas passed away.


Robert Moronko

Funeral Mass for Robert Moronko, age 85, of Plano will be Monday, July 12, 2021, at 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Cristian Zelaya officiating.


Marion Biggerstaff

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Marion Biggerstaff of Red Oak, Texas, who passed away at the age of 85, on July 6, 2021.


Ruben Gonzalez

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruben Gonzalez of Houston, Texas, who passed away on July 5, 2021, at the age of 44, leaving to mourn family and friends.


Michael Modelski

Michael Andrew Modelski, M.D., passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 3, 2021.


Robin Sue Stewart Lee

Robin Sue Stewart Lee, 69, of Houston, Texas died Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home. She was with friends as she lost her battle with cancer.


Carole Janet Chiles Wiltrout

Carole Janet Chiles Wiltrout, 86, was born February 28, 1935 and passed away Monday, June 28, 2021.


James Odell Maxwell

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Odell Maxwell of Fort Worth, Texas, born in Waco, Texas, who passed away at the age of 79, on July 8, 2021.


'Substantial step:' Texas becomes first state to punish sex buyers with felonies

Texas has become the first state to punish those who pay for sex with a felony.


Ralph Henderson

Ralph "Joe" Louis Henderson entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2021. He was born December 12, 1935 in Lufkin, Texas.


Edward “Eddie” James Gilbert

Edward “Eddie” James Gilbert, Jr., 80, of Santa Fe, TX passed away on July 06, 2021 in Webster, TX.


Marilyn Elizabeth Russ Cobb

Marilyn Elizabeth Russ Cobb, 91 years old, passed away on July 1st, 2021 in Webster, Texas. Marilyn was born on January 3rd, 1930 in Teague, Texas to parents, John T. Russ and Myrtle Roberson Russ.


Carlos A. Larranaga

We are sad to announce that on July 5, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Carlos A. Larranaga of Trinity, Texas.


Marylee Mechelle Norton

Marylee Mechelle Norton, 34, a resident of Bacliff, Texas passed away on July 1, 2021, in Texas City, Texas.


Lela Johnson

Lela Mae Johnson was born on July 11, 1928 in Bermuda, Louisiana to Benny Davis and Thelma Prudhomme Davis. She passed away on June 30, 2021


Flora Dell Barlow

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Flora Dell Barlow in Beaumont, Texas, who passed away at the age of 78, on July 4, 2021.