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News from January 2022
'Senseless': Houston police seek suspect in deputy’s Jan. 23 shooting death
By David Hutton | Jan 28, 2022
Authorities are seeking a suspect in the Jan. 23 shooting death of a deputy with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.
Op-ed: Absence of local 'leaders'
By Charles Blain | Jan 28, 2022
There's one thing you can count on in Houston when a horrendous act of violence occurs, our elected officials will find the nearest camera and microphone, dressed in shirts and jackets emblazoned with the city seal and their respective offices, and express their outrage.
'This is the place I want to be': Prairie View names McDowell as new head coach
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 28, 2022
This week, Prairie View A&'s football program named former Houston Oilers All-Pro Bubba McDowell as its newest head coach.
'It felt unreal': Shadow Creek's Shawn Jones shatters backboard during game against Alief Hastings, Sharks win 79-51
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 28, 2022
On Jan. 21, Shadow Creek guard and Texas State commit Shawn Jones achieved internet fame by performing a backboard-shattering dunk during the Sharks' game against Alief Hastings.
Abbott statement on Houston Police Department shooting
By Press Release | Jan 28, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday issued a statement after it was reported that three members of the Houston Police Department were shot in the line of duty:
'We continue to be here to support our community': Houston commemorates Jan. 24 Spring Branch explosion
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 28, 2022
Jan. 24 marked the two-year anniversary of a massive explosion that rocked a Spring Branch neighborhood, which is still fresh in the minds of local residents.
Top 100 FortBend County home valuations for 2021
By Houston Daily | Jan 28, 2022
These are the top 100 home valuations for FortBend County in 2021, calculated for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 28, 2022
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Jan. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 28, 2022
Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 12.
'It’s been a family sport for generations': Klein senior continues family legacy of wrestling excellence
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 27, 2022
For Klein senior Roberto Bautista, wrestling isn't just an extracurricular activity at which he excels. It's actually in his family's DNA.
Monthly update: Sales tax November '21
By Press Release | Jan 27, 2022
Sales and use tax collections for the 12 most populous Houston-area cities (See footnote) totaled $1.1 billion in the 12 months ending November ’21, up 14.7 percent from $962.6 million for the same period a year ago.
Monthly update: Energy prices for December
By Press Release | Jan 27, 2022
The closing spot price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark for light, sweet crude, averaged $71.39 per barrel in December ’21, up from $46.30 for the same period in ’20, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
'I didn't want to take it easy': Edwards takes on leadership role for University of Houston basketball team
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 27, 2022
The presence of Marcus Sasser and Tramon Mark are sorely missed on the University of Houston men's basketball team this season, but helping to fill the void is Kyler Edwards.
'One of the happiest moments of my life': Mom of two sets record at Chevron Houston Marathon
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 27, 2022
Keira D'Amato, a 37-year-old mother of two, has set a new American women's record at the 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 9% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jan 27, 2022
A total of 2,144 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 9% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Harris County Memorial Management District No. 1 Board of Directors met Oct. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2022
Harris County Memorial Management District No. 1 Board of Directors met Monday, Oct. 18.
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Jan. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2022
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 12.
'Underlying strength' seen in Texas job growth; Austin sets the pace
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 26, 2022
An article published by the Houston Daily shows that although year-over-year job recovery and growth have been strong in both Austin and Houston, Houston lagged behind Austin’s growth in November.
'Our hearts are heavy and filled with sadness': Harris County sheriff mourns loss of office deputy
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 26, 2022
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez mourned the death of Office Deputy Amanda Crowder recently after her apparent suicide following an argument with her boyfriend the day prior.
'The perfect candidate to lead our parade': Johnson to serve as grand marshal at Downtown Rodeo Parade
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 26, 2022
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo recently announced that country singer Cody Johnson will serve as the Downtown Rodeo Parade's grand marshal to kick off the parade's 90th anniversary.