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News from 2021
Bettencourt: Ban P.O. boxes on voter registration cards 'critical to future elections'
By Savannah Howe | Jul 6, 2021
Last month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that supporters say is a positive step in addressing election integrity and transparency issues and boost Texan confidence in future elections.
Policy analyst cites darker side of solar energy in Forbes
By Savannah Howe | Jul 6, 2021
Is there a dark side to solar energy? According to recent reporting from Forbes, harvesting sunlight for energy could have significant consequences and contribute to environmental pollution.
Country sees 'the worst shortage' of blood, Houstonians encouraged to donate
By April Bamburg | Jul 5, 2021
Blood supply is very low across the country, and the American Association of Blood Banks and the Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism are pointing to that need.
'Thank you for your service': McCaul mourns the death of Donald Rumsfeld
By April Bamburg | Jul 5, 2021
Donald Rumsfeld, who served two U.S. presidents as their secretary of defense, died at the age of 88 on June 29.
'I'm just excited to have the opportunity': HBU appoints former Astros baseball player as new baseball head coach
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 4, 2021
Houston Baptist University has hired former Astros baseball player Lance Berkman to lead the school's baseball program as head coach.
Fletcher receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce award for leadership, governing 'necessary to move country forward'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 4, 2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently recognized U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) for demonstrating qualities of outstanding leadership and governing.
No 'annual inspections on high-rises, condos' in Houston, city official says
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 2, 2021
With more than a dozen people killed, and hundreds still missing in the Surfside Condo collapse in Florida, officials with Houston's Building Code Enforcement are talking about their own policies for similar buildings.
Hidalgo: 'Juneteenth is now officially a Harris County holiday'
By April Bamburg | Jul 2, 2021
Juneteenth was named a federal holiday on June 17, but it’s also an official holiday in Harris County, and Judge Lina Hidalgo wants people to know how significant it is.
'Thankful for his leadership, guidance': Ellis celebrates pastor, civil rights activist Bill Lawson's 93rd birthday
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 2, 2021
Rev. Bill Lawson, a well-known pastor and civil rights leader, turned 93 last month, according to a report by ABC13.
Brady meets with Mexican ambassador to discuss 'the one-year anniversary of the USMCA'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 2, 2021
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) recently met with Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, in order to address the one-year anniversary of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) and other issues concerning the two countries' relationship, according to a report by Yahoo! Finance.
'Many more are still waiting': Bipartisan bill to speed up immigration process for Afghan interpreters passes House
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 2, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a measure that seeks to expedite the process of obtaining a special immigration visa to come to the United States in an attempt to aid Afghans fearing retaliation from the Taliban after collaborating with American forces, according to a CBS report.
'Good news for Houston firefighters:' Houston City Council approves 18% pay increase for local firefighters
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 2, 2021
The Houston City Council has approved an 18% pay increase for local firefighters and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says it's about time.
Alvarado celebrates Houston's Biles as an 'inspiration' for making it on the U.S. Tokyo Olympics gymnastics team
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 2, 2021
State Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) is celebrating a gymnast from Houston for making it to the Tokyo Olympics on the U.S. team.
Critics of Texas wind, solar power expansion want to 'stop renewable energy subsidies'
By Christina Heath | Jul 2, 2021
Prior to Texas' February winter storm blackouts, the wind and solar energy industry spent approximately $66 billion, with $21.7 billion granted from local, state and federal subsidies, on renewable energy sources that some criticize as unreliable.
Amazon continues 'investment in South Texas' with new facility in League City
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 1, 2021
Amazon Logistics recently announced that it will open a new facility in League City sometime in early 2022, according to a news report by Click2Houston.
'We should not have problems like this': Houston businesses respond to ERCOT's request for residents to reduce energy usage
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 1, 2021
Texas residents have been advised to reduce air conditioning and energy usage due to increasing temperatures following a warning from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), according to Austin News.
Harris County votes to add administrator position to 'upgrade their governance structure'
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is celebrating the creation of a county administrator position as a win for the area.
Biden, Emhoff visit Houston Astros as part of 'Vaccinate at the Plate' initiative
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff recently visited Minute Maid Park to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Raymond Gene Crow
By Houston Daily | Jun 30, 2021
We are sad to announce that on June 12, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Raymond Gene Crow (League City, Texas).
William “Bill” R. Crockett
By Houston Daily | Jun 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William R. Crockett of League City, Texas, born in Sheffield, Alabama, who passed away on June 27, 2021, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends.