Houston Daily

News from February 2022


Christine Arvilla West

Christine Arvilla West (1958 - February 14, 2022)


Lisbeth Anne Smith

Lisbeth Anne Smith (November 29, 1949 - February 13, 2022)


Stay home – unless you are going to a Lina Hidalgo rally

It was only a month ago that County Judge Lina Hidalgo appeared before a sparsely attended press conference with her eyes barely visible above her mask to announce that she was returning the County to “Code Red” on its COVID threat system.



City of Houston Ethics, Elections and Council Governance Committee met Jan. 27

City of Houston Ethics, Elections and Council Governance Committee met Thursday, Jan. 27.


City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Feb. 1

City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 1.


Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Jan. 26

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 26.


Dorothy Louise Harris

Dorothy Louise Harris (April 4, 1930 - February 18, 2022)


Jean Fambrough Moritz

Jean Fambrough Moritz (February 13, 2022)


Frank E. Kuropata

Frank E. Kuropata (June 27, 1934 - February 13, 2022)


'You cannot be a smart city if you don’t have smart technology': Houston offers new interactive kiosks for residents, visitors

Houston gained new technology aimed at mapping out locations in the fourth most populous city in the country, the World Population Review reported.


Memorial Hermann Health System’s leaked patient information not subject to ‘actual or attempted misuse’

The over 6,000 patients of Memorial Hermann Health System whose information was leaked because of a technological security breach are being assured the information hasn’t been misused and are being given a way to get more information.


'I’m concerned if someone was intentionally doing this': Brazoria County politician alleges someone intentionally cut brake line on campaign vehicle

Brazoria County authorities are currently conducting an investigation after Manvel City Councilmember Dan Davis reported his truck's brake line was intentionally cut, according to a Fox report.


Former interim Harris County clerk announces bid for Houston mayor: 'Y'all with me? Let's go'

Former interim Harris County clerk Chris Hollins announced his run for Houston mayor on Feb. 7.


City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Jan. 27

City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Thursday, Jan. 27.


Houston City Council swears in newest member, says goodbye to Travis

The Houston City Council has sworn in its newest member, Mary Nan Huffman, and said goodbye to Huffman’s predecessor.


'We need a mayor who has a vision for Houston': Hollins announces candidacy

Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins recently announced that he is running for mayor of Houston.


'The results could be life-threatening': Father-son duo arrested on felony charges for unlawful dentistry

A father and son were arrested in northwest Houston for practicing dentistry without a license, under unsanitary conditions.


'A meaningful vote of confidence': Communities in Schools Houston receives $13 million

Communities in Schools (CIS) of Houston will be the recipient of $13 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.


City of Houston Planning Commission met Oct. 28

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 28.