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News from 2021
East End Maker Hub to create a sustainable Houston workforce, 'good-paying jobs' as it opens June 3
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
East End Maker Hub (EEMH) is opening this Thursday, June 3 to help Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation (UP CDC) and TXRX realize goals to present opportunities to the East End Houston community with their $38 million project.
Strake Jesuit 'advances to the region finals' with series win over Katy Tompkins
By John Suayan | Jun 2, 2021
The Strake Jesuit baseball team experienced some firsts in its Class 6A Region 3 semifinal series against Katy Tompkins: it was the first time the Roman Catholic private school had to fight off elimination, and by beating the Falcons, it clinched its first UIL regional final berth.
Jersey Village soars above Pearland toward regional final after 'an intense game'
By John Suayan | Jun 2, 2021
The Jersey Village Falcons baseball team staved off elimination twice in the Class 6A regional semifinal to take the third and deciding game from the Pearland Oilers 8-4 on May 29.
Jeffrey Lamar Rainge, Sr.
By Houston Daily | Jun 2, 2021
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." - John 14:3
Henry "Hank" Krason
By Houston Daily | Jun 2, 2021
Surrounded by love, Mr. Henry "Hank" Krason passed away peacefully in the late evening hours of Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Emma J. Horst
By Houston Daily | Jun 2, 2021
Emma Johnnie (Kessler) Horst was born in her family home in San Antonio, Texas on August 16, 1937.
Charles Robert Gregg
By Houston Daily | Jun 2, 2021
Charles Robert Gregg, age 91, went home to the Lord on April 21, 2021. Born in Amarillo, Texas, he was raised in Houston.
Reynaldo Segundo Garza, Sr
By Houston Daily | Jun 2, 2021
REYNALDO SEGUNDO GARZA, 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on May 27, 2021.
Marjorie Ruth Wier Eason
By Houston Daily | Jun 2, 2021
Marjorie Ruth Wier Eason passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021 with her loving husband of 75 years, John Eason, by her side.
Donita D. Choate
By Houston Daily | Jun 2, 2021
Chances are that if you know me or one of my sisters, you knew, and probably loved our mom.
Houston, Harris County to receive ‘$750 million for mitigation efforts’ following backlash
By Benjamin Kibbey | Jun 1, 2021
Following a backlash over the Texas General Land Office’s failure to provide funding to the City of Houston and Harris County following Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Land Commissioner George P. Bush said he will seek $750 million in federal aid for the county.
Abbott signs Active Shooter Alert System bill to 'help save lives'
By Christin Nielsen | Jun 1, 2021
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) praised the passage of a new "Active Shooter Alert" bill – also known as the Leilah Hernandez Act – which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, May 25.
Barbers Hill baseball team joins school's softball team, which is 'one step closer to state'
By John Suayan | Jun 1, 2021
For the first time since the Reagan administration, the Barbers Hill Eagles baseball team will compete in a regional final following a Class 5A Region 3 semifinal series clinching win over Lake Creek.
'Building wealth in the community': East End Houston Hub opens June 3
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2021
The new East End Maker Hub (EEMH), which is expected to generate approximately $153 million in annual economic impact, holds its grand opening June 3 at 6501 Navigation Boulevard.
Texas parent supports HB 547: 'Real good homeschool extracurricular activities are hard to find'
By Christina Heath | Jun 1, 2021
With the introduction of Senate Bill 491 and the House version, HB 547, home-schooled children may soon be able to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular programs through their local public school.
William "Ralph" Elledge
By Houston Daily | Jun 1, 2021
William “Ralph” Elledge passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021. Born on June 2, 1938, he is survived by the love of his life, Karen Conger Elledge.
Linda R. Sharp
By Houston Daily | Jun 1, 2021
Linda Royder Sharp, age 64, of Baytown, passed away on May 26, 2021 from Alzheimer’s at her long term care facility in Alvin, TX.
Cynthia A. Resta-Boiano
By Houston Daily | Jun 1, 2021
Cynthia A. Resta-Boiano of League City (64), formerly of Valencia, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2021 at UTMB Galveston.
Kimberly Anne (Wells) DeRose
By Houston Daily | Jun 1, 2021
Kimberly Anne (Wells) DeRose, 52, of Pearland, formerly of College Station, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021.
Randy Michael Blackmon
By Houston Daily | Jun 1, 2021
Randy was born in Overton, TX on December 11,1953.