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News from 2021
Gallegos urges Houstonians to ‘file complaints each and every time’ trains block roadways
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 27, 2021
Houston City Council member Robert Gallegos is urging local residents to take action and report incidents of stopped and idling trains blocking roadways around the city, which he said are not just an inconvenience, but a safety concern.
‘I am doing much better’: Thierry updates constituents on her health following emergency room visit
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
A recent hospital stay for state Rep. Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) came in light of health concerns for the representative, but tests came back negative for anything serious, and may have been related to muscle cramps.
'Faith is essential in many Texans' lives': Texas lawmakers push effort to exempt religious organizations from future shutdowns
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
In response to concerns raised during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding restrictions that extended to churches, a piece of legislation currently being considered by the Texas House of Representatives would deem all houses of worship as “essential.”
'Pronto Pay handles accessed wages': Houston-based company helps employees get access to payments before payday
By Kyla Asbury | May 26, 2021
A Houston startup is making it easier for employees to get paid before payday with its app.
'Success': Hats, Hearts & Horseshoes event raises over $280,000 for Bo's Place
By Kyla Asbury | May 26, 2021
The fifth annual Hats, Hearts & Horseshoes raised more than $280,000 to benefit Bo's Place, which offers grief support for families, adults and children at no cost.
Bonnen supports end to federal unemployment additions: ‘Texas is fully open’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 26, 2021
After June 26, Texans will no longer be able to participate in either the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, which supplemented normal unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Juan Jose Alamos Montelongo
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Juan Jose Alamos Montelongo, age 59, of Houston, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021.
Charley Yvonne Sellman
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Charley Yvonne McKenney Sellman, 94 of Houston, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Myron Scott Butler
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Myron Scott Butler, age 62, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021.
William Dalton Wood Sr.
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
William Dalton Wood Sr., 70, was called Home to the Lord 17 May 2021. Born to Charles & Nettie Wood on 10 July 1950 in McVeigh, Kentucky.
Lorna Mae McCraw
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Lorna Mae Bailey McCraw passed into the arms of Jesus May 22, 2021 just short of her 100th birthday.
Bruce Nelson Shell
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Bruce Nelson Shell, 78, of Baytown, Texas passed away on May 22, 2021.
Jimmy OSBORNE
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Jimmy Lee Osborne, age 75, of Baytown TX, formerly of Charleston and Boone County, WV, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021 in Houston Methodist Hospital after experiencing a stroke.
Erica Rene Wroblewski
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Erica Rene Wroblewski (Allen), 35, of League City, TX, formerly of Carmel, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Rene Jesus Soliz
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Rene Jesus Soliz, 44, of League City, passed away May 6, 2021.
Zenon Tony Garza
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Zenon Tony Garza was born on November 3, 1936 and passed away suddenly on May 20, 2021. He was 84 years old.
Ellen Jane Rushing
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Ellen Jane Rushing, 69 of Houston, Texas formerly of Chautauqua, Kansas was born November 1, 1951 to Sylvester May and Millie (Sumner) Spire and passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 in Pasadena, Texas.
Judy Kay Hance
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Our beloved mother, MeMe, sister, aunt and friend, Judy Kay Hance, longtime resident and graduate of Deer Park, Texas passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the age of 72.
Oscar Gonzalez Sr.
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Oscar Gonzalez, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, of Houston, Texas passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Dorain Patrick Plagens
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2021
Dorain Patrick Plagens, 74 of Conroe passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.