Houston Daily

News from June 2022


Texas Public Policy Foundation: 'No matter how you slice it, Texans everywhere need property tax relief'

Vance Ginn, Chief Economist of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, recently spoke on the importance of reducing property taxes for all Texans as Houston's property tax levy grew faster than the preferred rate of growth from 2016 to 2020.


Roger A. Rider

Roger A. Rider (May 28, 1945 - June 11, 2022)


Carmen G. Salazar

Carmen G. Salazar (October 3, 1940 - June 13, 2022)


Kenneth Barr Falco Sr.

Kenneth Barr Falco Sr. (March 19, 1947 - June 10, 2022)


Delfina Valdez

Delfina Valdez (June 27, 1926 - June 12, 2022)


Catherine Robinson

Catherine Robinson (October 7, 1929 - June 11, 2022)



Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 24

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Feb. 24.


Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met May 26

Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, May 26.


Houston Events June 20-26

June 22: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night – Test your trivia knowledge at Palace Social and enjoy some cold drinks.


Patrick on state GOP convention in Houston: 'Our party will unite to keep Texas red'

The 2022 State GOP Convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston has begun, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.


Houston to host 2026 World Cup matches: 'Mission: Accomplished'

Houston has been selected as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, according to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).


Mental health nonprofit leader on hospital shooting suspect: 'Often people become agitated'

Authorities arrested a 65-year-old woman on Tuesday after she allegedly fired a weapon inside a Houston-area hospital, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Harris County agency on first West Nile virus sample of 2022: 'We encourage residents to take precautions this mosquito season'

The Harris County Public Health Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) has discovered the first West Nile virus sample of the year near Humble in the northeast part of the county, Houston-based media outlets reported.


New pickleball-focused sports bar to open in Houston: 'It is easy for me to sell because I love it'

A new Houston sports bar that seeks to capitalize on the pickleball craze sweeping across the U.S. is slated to open in the fall, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.


Arlene Renee Simmons

Arlene Renee Simmons (June 23, 1966 - June 12, 2022)


Joe Robledo Jr.

Joe Robledo Jr. (March 22, 1933 - June 12, 2022)


Frank Frederick

Frank Frederick (December 8, 1938 - June 13, 2022)


Christopher Keith Hayman

Christopher Keith Hayman (November 17, 1960 - June 10, 2022)


Kim Patrice Elliott

Kim Patrice Elliott (June 1, 1966 - June 12, 2022)