Houston Daily

News from February 2022


City of Houston City Council met Jan. 25- 26

City of Houston City Council met Jan. 25 - 26.


'The people deserve better': Hidalgo criticized for actions during funeral of officer killed in Houston

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is under fire for her actions during the funeral of Charles Galloway, who was part of Harris County Pct. 5 Constables.


Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 considering interstate move this year

ATHENS, Ga. – Almost 19% of Americans surveyed by moveBuddha are planning or considering an interstate move in the 2022 calendar year.


Houston, CenterPoint Energy announce Resilient Now energy plan

The City of Houston and CenterPoint Energy today announced the launch of Resilient Now, a first-of-its-kind collaborative framework to develop a regional master energy plan to enhance local power resilience across the greater Houston area.


City of Houston - Harris County Task Force on Special Events created

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia today announced the creation of the City of Houston - Harris County Task Force on Special Events.


'Outlook remains favorable through the first half of 2022' for demand from manufactured home builders

Manufactured-housing production has surged over the past two years and, according to the latest Texas Manufactured Housing Survey (TMHS), manufacturers expect even faster growth during the first half of 2022.


'We're excited': Univar Solutions expands its Houston solution center with a new lab

Univar Solutions, a global chemical distributor, recently announced that it would be expanding its flagship Houston solution center by adding a full-service home care and industrial cleaning laboratory.


Delores M. Cabler

Delores M. Cabler (January 20, 1927 - February 7, 2022)


Donald Eugene Lee

Donald Eugene Lee (1941 - February 8, 2022)


James Herman Hyde Jr.

James Herman Hyde Jr. (November 15, 1935 - February 2, 2022)


Douglas McLennan Jr.

Douglas McLennan Jr. (February 19, 1941 - February 5, 2022)


Hermelinda Salinas

Hermelinda Salinas (October 27, 1938 - February 6, 2022)


Texans head coach Smith feels responsibility to bring fans back to 'the stands'

New Houston Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith is hoping to bring the fans back to "the stands.”


International Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 28

International Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 28.


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 25

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 25.


‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale wagers over $4 million for Bengals Super Bowl win

A Texas furniture magnate and philanthropist who goes by the household name of “Mattress Mack” has wagered a $4.5 million bet that the Cincinnati Bengals will win Super Bowl LVI over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.


'We want to build a future business city': Houston landmark to get new life

The River Oaks Theater, a revered Houston landmark, will be given new life as a part of Star Cinema Grill's roster of venues.


'It is time to take our city back': Houston unveils new $44 million anti-crime initiative

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Feb. 2 announced a new $44 million crime-fighting initiative.


Partnership reports 26 economic development wins in 2021

Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, the Houston region continued to see both domestic and international business expansions and relocation activity in 2021.


Lela Annie Goodwin

Lela Annie Goodwin (January 1, 1958 - February 6, 2022)