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News from February 2022
Houston receives a mere 2% in total federal flood relief funds
By Trina Thomas | Feb 22, 2022
Counties in Texas will receive nearly $500 million in federal relief funds to address flooding.
City of Houston City Council met Feb. 8-9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 22, 2022
City of Houston City Council met Feb. 8-9.
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Feb. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 22, 2022
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 9.
Diana Martha Trakimas
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 21, 2022
Diana Martha Trakimas (July 10, 1924 - February 22, 2022)
Thomas Richard Wroblewski
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 21, 2022
Thomas Richard Wroblewski (December 2, 1948 - February 19, 2022)
'We go through the pain, and they don’t': Community marches for 9-year-old shooting victim
By John Suayan | Feb 21, 2022
Dozens of people participated in a Feb. 19 march for Arlene Alvarez, a 9-year-old child who was fatally shot following a bank robbery in Southwest Houston on the night of Feb. 14.
'Just a lot of opportunity to drive business into the community': Mardi Gras celebrations return to Galveston after COVID-19 hiatus
By John Suayan | Feb 21, 2022
A time-honored Galveston tradition that was dashed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic has made its triumphant return.
Joe Nanez Jr.
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 21, 2022
Joe Nanez Jr. (July 21, 1964 - February 21, 2022)
Edward “Ted” Mellen
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 21, 2022
Edward “Ted” Mellen (August 17, 1970 - February 21, 2022)
Martha A Clark
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 21, 2022
Martha A Clark (November 19, 1933 - February 15, 2022)
Korean scientists design magnetically controlled capsule to deliver drugs for gastrointestinal cancer
By Marjorie Hecht | Feb 21, 2022
Korean scientists have designed a magnetically controlled wireless capsule that can efficiently and non-invasively deliver treatment drugs to patients who have gastrointestinal cancer.
Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Feb. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 21, 2022
Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 9.
City of Houston City Council met Feb. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 21, 2022
City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 2.
'I grew up around sports': Astros' Goodrum has a lifelong love of the game
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 20, 2022
The Houston Astros have a new player development director in Sara Goodrum, a worker who describes her new position as not just a job, but a continuation of a lifelong dream.
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Nov. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2022
Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Nov. 4.
'Nothing can replace the energy of a live show': Bon Jovi opens auditions for opening slots in upcoming tour
By David Beasley | Feb 19, 2022
Grammy Award-winning rock band Bon Jovi is calling for local bands to audition for the opening slots at their upcoming concerts, which includes a show in Houston, Variety reported.
Paxton sues CDC over federal mask mandate for public transportation, 'Biden's repeated disregard'
By John Suayan | Feb 19, 2022
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Feb. 16 in an effort to stop the federal mask requirement on planes.
'Let's get married': Olympic gymnast Biles, Texans defensive back Owens announce engagement
By John Suayan | Feb 19, 2022
Multi-decorated Olympic gymnast Simone Biles will never forget Valentine's Day 2022 as she was presented an engagement ring from her significant other of more than a year, Houston Texans defensive back Jonathan Owens.
Mayoral candidate Williams pledges to 'bring a change of direction to Houston'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 19, 2022
On Feb. 13, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Robin Williams announced her candidacy for Houston mayor.
3 firefighters injured in Valentines' Day fire that destroyed League City restaurant
By Bob Martin | Feb 19, 2022
A fire that broke out on Valentine's Day destroyed a League City restaurant and injured three firefighters.