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News from April 2022
Crenshaw on Title 42: 'Secretary of Homeland Security needs to be impeached if he won’t take necessary steps'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
A Republican U.S. congressman from the Houston area has waded into the Title 42 situation, asserting that U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alex Mayorkas should face impeachment if he doesn't enforce it.
Scheinthal on purchase of popular Bellaire restaurant: 'This was one of my dad’s favorite burger places'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
A fast food favorite in the Houston suburb of Bellaire is set to make a comeback, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Ellis on naming part of Beltway 8 after fallen deputy constable: 'It is my hope that her memory inspires future generations to serve'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve a measure to name a portion of the Sam Houston Parkway, or Beltway 8 on Tuesday (April 26) after a deputy constable who perished in a car accident earlier this month, according to Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis's official Twitter account.
O'Rourke on positive COVID-19 test: 'I have mild symptoms and will be following public health guidelines'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke has tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday (April 25), according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 2% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 27, 2022
A total of 143 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 2% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met April 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 27, 2022
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, April 12.
Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 27, 2022
Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Monday, April 11.
Carlos A. Granillo
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 27, 2022
Carlos A. Granillo (May 18, 1971 - April 23, 2022)
Shirley Ann Robbins
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 27, 2022
Shirley Ann Robbins (January 9, 1945 - April 23, 2022)
Jonas Griffin III
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 27, 2022
Jonas Griffin III (September 17, 1937 - April 20, 2022)
Bennie M. Tillman
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 27, 2022
Bennie M. Tillman (January 12, 1945 - April 23, 2022)
Paislee Rena Lane
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 27, 2022
Paislee Rena Lane (April 23, 2022 - April 23, 2022)
Annual Earth Day Event Clears Trash Out of Rio Salado Riverbed
By Constance-Sophie Almendares | Apr 26, 2022
Over 100 volunteers spend their Earth Day cleaning a section of the Salt River as part of the Rio Reimagined Initiative
Wyche on tributes to spaceflight control teams: 'These benches will serve as a constant reminder of this lasting legacy'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Manned Spaceflight Operations Association (MSOA) will host a ceremony to dedicate three benches to past spaceflight control teams at Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in southeast Houston on Thursday (April 28), per a press release.
Hidalgo on fake paper car tags: 'We have known all along that this was a threat'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia discussed a new report on Tuesday (April 26) which showed the negative impact of fake paper car tags during the past half decade, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Prince's Wilson on completion of transaction: 'We'll be a company with strong material science and technology expertise to drive faster innovation'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
Prince International Corporation has completed its yearlong acquisition of Ferro Corporation, per a company-issued press release.
University of Houston-Downtown's Blanchard on late former interim president: 'His passion for UHD and its mission was something made clear by his unyielding work'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is mourning the loss of its former interim president, Dr. Michael A. Olivas. Olivas died on Friday (April 22), according to UHD's official Twitter account.
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2022
Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, April 11.
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2022
Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Monday, April 11.
Sharonda Lashun Durst
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 26, 2022
Sharonda Lashun Durst (April 2, 1975 - April 23, 2022)