News from January 2022
Houston-Galveston Customs District handles $246.7 billion in goods, commodities in November
By Press Release | Jan 26, 2022
The Houston-Galveston Customs District handled 320.7 million metric tons of goods and commodities as of November ’21 year-to-date, a 3.0 percent increase over the comparable period in ’20.
'A reminder of the reality of anti-Semitism': Kamin speaks out on synagogue hostage situation
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 26, 2022
Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin spoke out last week regarding the hostage situation that occurred at a suburban Dallas-Fort Worth synagogue on Jan. 15.
'Valuable asset to the team': Spath joins Datagration as new executive advisor
By John Kelly | Jan 26, 2022
Dr. Jeff Spath was confirmed as Datagration Solutions Inc.'s new executive advisor on Jan. 18. He brings extensive experience and will be a part of the company's decision making process.
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Oct. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2022
Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Oct. 15.
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2022
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 12.
'She stood out': Cracker Barrel manager shot, killed on the job
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
Robin Baucom, a 59-year-old Cracker Barrel manager, was shot and killed while on the job on the morning of Jan. 15.
'People see me and start talking like I'm their long-lost friend': H-E-B president to retire
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
H-E-B President Scott McClelland will be resigning from the company after three decades later this year.
'I ask that you include BlackRock': BlackRock added to list of Texas companies boycotting energy companies
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
During last year's Texas Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed the Oil & Gas Investment Protection Act (SB13) which bans state entities such as pensions from investing in financial companies that boycott energy companies. The company BlackRock was added to a list of those companies.
'We're excited': Frontier Airlines to begin operation out of Hobby Airport
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
On Jan. 18, Frontier Airlines revealed that they will begin service at the Hobby Airport in May. The airline will serve an expansive array of locations throughout the United States and Mexico.
Meet Simone Biles, go ice skating, attend a concert and more in Houston this week
By Julie Giyer | Jan 25, 2022
Houston Happening Jan. 26- Feb.1
'We're just still going': Nurses face hard road in midst of rising coronavirus cases
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
Houston health care workers are becoming overwhelmed due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. This has led to relief being sent in from other areas.
January 16-22, 2022: Harris County home sales
By Houston Daily | Jan 25, 2022
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 753 reported residential sales in Harris County for the week of January 16-22, 2022.
Recent Porter home sales, January 16-22, 2022
By Houston Daily | Jan 25, 2022
According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of January 16-22, 2022.
Home sales in Houston during January 16-22, 2022
By Houston Daily | Jan 25, 2022
According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of January 16-22, 2022.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 25, 2022
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 25, 2022
Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 12.
Beaunca Estella Franklin
By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022
Beaunca Estella Franklin (July 9, 1963 - January 12, 2022)
Scharmine Chanay Bledsoe
By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022
Scharmine Chanay Bledsoe (August 16, 1973 - January 16, 2022)
Sandra Ferguson
By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022
Sandra Ferguson (March 4, 1962 - January 14, 2022)