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News from 2021
'One to remember': 90-day countdown begins for 90th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
By Emily Bevard | Dec 12, 2021
A 90-day countdown to the return of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has begun after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Criminal investigation underway after Harris County sheriff's sergeant was allegedly 'sexually assaulted'
By Tamara Browning | Dec 12, 2021
Total bond of $3.5 million has been set for a man charged with sexually assaulting a Harris County sheriff’s sergeant in her office.
Crenshaw labels Trump defectors as ‘performance artists’
By David Hutton | Dec 11, 2021
A Texas legislator is taking aim at the conservative House Freedom Caucus, dubbing the organization as a group of “grifters” and “performance artists.”
Case involving Galveston attorney dressing up as Michael Myers as a prank 'dismissed'
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 11, 2021
Galveston area attorney Mark Metzger is no longer facing charges in connection with dressing up as fictional "Halloween" character Michael Myers as a prank last September.
'Get your shot': Hidalgo reminds residents to get vaccinated as omicron variant of COVID-19 virus touches down in Harris County
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 11, 2021
On Dec. 6, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in the county for the first time.
Houston Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Aug. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 11, 2021
Houston Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Aug. 26.
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Infrastructure Subcommittee met Aug. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 11, 2021
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Infrastructure Subcommittee met Wednesday, Aug. 25.
'Every community should have safe streets': Texas Southern University hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cleburne Street
By Karla Florez | Dec 10, 2021
Texas Southern University recently organized a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor the completion of a restructuring project for the nearby Cleburne Street.
Katy fends off Summer Creek to advance to semifinals
By Bob Martin | Dec 10, 2021
Summer Creek had upset on its mind against the undefeated Katy football team last week, but the Tigers had other plans and held off the late game surge to win 34-31 and advance to the Class 6A Division II semifinal against another unbeaten powerhouse in Westlake.
Being a teacher lets Davis 'see the fruits of her labor'
By Art Benavidez | Dec 10, 2021
Rhonda Davis with the Barbara Jordan Career Center said she realized while working as a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigator that her compassion belonged in the classroom.
Monthly update: home sales November '21, latest data
By Roel Martinez, GISP, CERP | Dec 10, 2021
The Thanksgiving holiday did not slow Houston’s housing market.
Conroe ranks No. 3 in ranking of nation’s leading 'boomtowns'
By David Hutton | Dec 10, 2021
The Houston-area suburb of Conroe is listed as the leading boomtown in the Lone Star State, according to a ranking by SmartAsset.
'I am extremely honored': Turley named director of Rice University Kinder Institute of Urban Research
By Emily Bevard | Dec 10, 2021
Ruth Turley will step into the role as the next director of the Kinder Institute of Urban Research, following a decision by the Rice University Board of Trustees earlier this month.
International Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2021
International Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Aug. 26.
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Aug. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2021
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Aug. 26.
'Happy ending': Tabby kitten rescued from highway support beam
By Emily Bevard | Dec 9, 2021
A group of Houston residents shared six hours of their time earlier this month, rescuing an orange tabby kitten who had been found on top of a southwest freeway during the day.
'They deserve a seat at the table': Harris County establishes Essential Workers Board
By Emily Bevard | Dec 9, 2021
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted recently to establish the Harris County Essential Workers Board to place low-wage frontline workers in the center of decisions establishing health and safety policies.
'Excited': University of Houston softball program signs six new recruits for fall season
By Emily Bevard | Dec 9, 2021
Six new recruits have signed on to the University of Houston softball program this week, joining the team after graduating high school as the class of 2022.
Houston First Corporation Operations Committee met Aug. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 9, 2021
Houston First Corporation Operations Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 25.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Nov. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 9, 2021
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Nov. 23.