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News from March 2022


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 18,

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Nov. 18.


COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 21% over past week

A total of 662 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 21% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Nov. 17

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 17


Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Nov. 17

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 17.


'Ukrainians are in need right now': Houston faith-based nonprofit ready to help war refugees

Ali Al Sudani, chief programs officer for Interfaith Ministries Greater Houston, can relate to what the people of Ukraine are going through.


'We’re excited about growing our international service': Spirit Airlines starts Houston-Monterrey, Mexico service

Miramar, Florida-based Spirit Airlines will debut Houston-Monterrey, Mexico (MTY) service in June.


'The three became belligerent': Alleged disturbance prompts international flight to divert to Houston

An alleged disturbance aboard an international flight between Canada and Mexico prompted a plane to divert to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.


'This election was an unmitigated disaster': Harris County GOP chairwoman questions elections administrator's qualifications

Hours after Harris County completed tallying its votes in the 2022 primaries, Harris County Republican Party Chairwoman Cindy Siegel demanded that Isabel Longoria, the county's elections administrator, vacate the position or county leaders to terminate her from it.



Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Nov. 16

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 16.


Trindad R. Rojas

Trindad R. Rojas (May 31, 1931 - February 24, 2022)


Charles Daniel Lewis Jr.

Charles Daniel Lewis Jr. (December 3, 1947 - February 26, 2022)


Betty Jean Shimp

Betty Jean Shimp (August 2, 1928 - February 22, 2022)


Charles Todd Nicholson

Charles Todd Nicholson (November 14, 1957 - February 22, 2022)


International District Environmental & Urban Design/Community Development Committee met Feb. 17

International District Environmental & Urban Design/Community Development Committee met Thursday, Feb. 17.


'Make a difference': Texas panel promotes community-based programs as future of foster care

With Texas' foster care system in crisis and facing a critical moment, the Lone Star State’s most vulnerable children are in increasing peril. A recent panel discussion examined what state leaders and ordinary citizens can do to assist them.


'He's in the arms of Jesus': San Jacinto County bids final goodbye to late deputy constable

The community that the late San Jacinto County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Neil Adams served for almost a decade bade an emotional farewell to him today (March 3).


'A difference maker for our club': Houston Dynamo FC inks Mexican international star Herrera

Mexican international star Héctor Herrera signed with Houston Dynamo FC to a pre-contact Wednesday, according to a franchise issued press release.


'The chefs this season set the show apart': 'Top Chef: Houston' premieres tonight

The wait is over: The first episode of the Bravo's "Top Chef" Houston-focused season will premiere tonight at 7 p.m.


Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 16

Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 16.