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News from 2021
James Margaret Spriggs
By Houston Daily | Jul 9, 2021
Our beloved mother and matriarch, Mrs. James Margaret Spriggs, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2021.
James Bean
By Houston Daily | Jul 9, 2021
Rev. James W. Bean expired (Wednesday) June 30, 2021. Visitation will be held (Friday) July 9, 2021 from 7-9 p.m.
Linda Laxson
By Houston Daily | Jul 9, 2021
We are sad to announce that on July 7, 2021, at the age of 77, Linda Laxson of Midlothian, Texas passed away.
James David Boruk
By Huston Daily | Jul 9, 2021
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James David Boruk
Hernandez 'honored' to help secure $1 million in funding for Houston’s Selena Quintanilla Perez Park
By Art Benavidez | Jul 8, 2021
Rep. Ana Hernandez recently announced that she had obtained $1 million in state funding for renovations and enhancements to Houston’s Selena Quintanilla Perez Park.
Texas community colleges will offer bachelor's degrees and 'give countless more Texans access' with new law
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 8, 2021
A new Texas law allows community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees.
'Now's the time:' Adoption fees waived at Harris County Pets through July 11
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 8, 2021
Adoption fees are waived for furry friends at Harris County Pets through Sunday, July 11.
Educator: STAAR tests show ‘remote learning was a disaster’ in Texas
By Tom Lawrence | Jul 7, 2021
Houston ISD reports decline in scores in almost all areas, matching statewide trend
Urban Reform's Blain calls speed of Harris County administrator's appointment 'unacceptable'
By John Breslin | Jul 7, 2021
Harris County officials acted too quickly in proposing and voting on the appointment of an administrator to operate at the center of the government, according to critics.
'I had a gut feeling': Anderson signs with University of Oregon
By Glenn Minnis | Jul 7, 2021
Katy High School senior football star Nic Anderson has verbally committed to attend the University of Oregon.
'Committed': Harvey commits to Louisiana Tech
By Glenn Minnis | Jul 7, 2021
In making his recruitment decision final, Ridge Point offensive tackle Calvin Harvey is adamant that the Louisiana Tech University football program checked all the boxes for him.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 20% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jul 7, 2021
A total of 318 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center (TMC) facilities over the past week, a 20% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Ada Lucille Lovingfoss
By Houston Daily | Jul 7, 2021
Ada Lucille Lovingfoss, 87, a resident of Ventura, California for the past 49 years, passed away on June 29, 2021, in Dickinson, Texas.
Carmen Maureen Poehler
By Houston Daily | Jul 7, 2021
Carmen Maureen Poehler (League City, Texas), who passed away on June 28, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Elijah Jonah Troutman
By Houston Daily | Jul 7, 2021
Elijah Jonah Troutman “Our Little Peanut”, passed away on July 5, 2021.
Mark E. Olt
By Houston Daily | Jul 7, 2021
Mark E. Olt was born on May 23, 1949 and passed away on July 3, 2021
Mary Lee Huffman
By Houston Daily | Jul 7, 2021
Mary Lee Huffman (known as Aunt Mary to her family) died Monday evening, June 28, 2021.
The latest threat to illegal immigration in Texas: The Lumbee Recognition Act
By Matt Mackowiak | Jul 7, 2021
Not long ago, two individuals pled guilty in Texas to selling illegal immigrants admission into a fake Indian tribe so that they could obtain residency in the U.S.
Christian Carr
By Houston Dail | Jul 7, 2021
Christian Aguirre Carr (24) of Spring, Texas, passed away on June 29th, 2021 after a 6-month battle with cancer.
Adult literacy program strives to achieve a '100% literate Houston goal'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 6, 2021
Mayor Turner said it can provide ‘achieve transformational change in the lives of adults’