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News from June 2022
Astros cement contract extension for Álvarez: 'Signed. Sealed. Delivered.'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The Houston Astros have signed 25-year-old designated hitter (DH) Yordan Álvarez to a six-year, $115 million contraction extension, per a report on the team's website.
Crennel on retirement: 'Football has been my entire life and it's been a dream come true to coach for 50 years'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The Houston Texans have announced the retirement of its senior advisor for football performance and former coach, Romeo Crennel, a team-issued press release said.
Tomball mourns late members of Collins family: 'It’s tragic, it’s heartbreaking'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
After authorities identified the Houston-area family of five found dead at a vacation home in Leon County, the community they were a part of came together to grieve with and lend support to the loved ones they left behind, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Eight of 10 largest U.S. cities, including Houston, lost population in 2021
By Bill King | Jun 6, 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2021 population estimates for U.S. cities with a population of over 50,000.
Lake Creek caps undefeated year with state crown: 'A perfect season is something no one ever thinks about'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The Lake Creek Lions softball team capped their undefeated 2021-2022 season on Saturday (June 4) with the school's first-ever state championship in the sport, according to a VYPE Houston report that was ran by Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Houston police official on short-lived decrease in homicides: 'This is going to be an ongoing battle for us'
By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2022
The City of Houston's homicide rate rose again some days after Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department (HPD) said that it declined for the first time in more than a year, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
Shirley Buckner
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 6, 2022
Shirley Buckner (February 4, 1935 - June 7, 2022)
City of Houston City Council met May 24 & 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 6, 2022
City of Houston City Council met May 24 & 25.
Carolyn Ratliff
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 6, 2022
Carolyn Ratliff (November 28, 1937 - June 6, 2022)
Jesus Alberto Olvera
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 6, 2022
Jesus Alberto Olvera (August 12, 1997 - May 30, 2022)
Brenton Timothy Williams
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 6, 2022
Brenton Timothy Williams (January 15, 1991 - June 6, 2022)
Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met May 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 6, 2022
Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Friday, May 13.
Houston Events June 6-12
By Julie Giyer | Jun 4, 2022
June 6: Seismique – Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.
City of Houston Planning Commission met Feb. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 4, 2022
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 10.
Dog who fell overboard reunites with owner: 'I just really want to thank everybody that helped me find Monster'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
A joyous reunion has taken place between a dog who fell overboard in Galveston Bay late last month and her owner, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Guenther on start of work on Project 11: 'This project will enable Port Houston to continue to grow'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
The Port of Houston began work on Wednesday (June 1) on a $1 billion expansion project for the Houston Ship Channel, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Tony Awards to recognize Houston drama teacher: 'I'm very grateful for this honor'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
A drama teacher in the Aldine Independent School District (AISD) will make the trip to New York City to be recognized at this year's Tony Awards, according to an Associated Press (AP) report that was ran by Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
CITGO's Rosen on community resiliency grants: 'The communities we call home demonstrate tremendous resilience, especially during storm season'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
CITGO has awarded community resiliency grants in its operating areas, including the Houston area, according to a company issued release.
Tomball ISD superintendent on students killed in Leon County: 'There are no words'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
A northwest Harris County school district said four of its students were among the five people found dead in a vacation home in Leon County on Thursday (June 2), authorities said, per Houston-based media outlets.