News from March 2022
'A dense suburban feel': Niche.com ranks The Woodlands as best city to live in for second straight year
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2022
An internet company that helps people find suitable schools, companies and neighborhoods has listed a Houston suburb as the best city in the U.S. to live in.
February a good month for Houston home sales
By Press Release | Mar 15, 2022
HOUSTON – Area home sales scored double-digit gains in February, partly because of the deadly Texas freeze from February 2021 halting real estate activity.
'The next thing you know, a gunshot just popped off': Customers take down sushi restaurant shooter
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2022
The spur-of-the-moment actions of customers at a River Oaks adjacent sushi restaurant last night (March 14) prevented a suspected shooter from committing any bloodshed.
Recent poll data reveals over 75% of Americans support domestic energy production
By Glenn Minnis | Mar 15, 2022
A new Trafalgar Group poll found that more than three out of four Americans agreed to support domestic energy production in the U.S.
'Our students deserve more, and we must provide it for them': Simmons to vacate Prairie View presidency
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2022
Incumbent Prairie View A&M University President Dr. Ruth J. Simmons is stepping down from the position.
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Infrastructure Subcommittee met Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 15, 2022
City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Infrastructure Subcommittee met Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 15, 2022
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Maged Ibrahim Rifaat
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 14, 2022
Maged Ibrahim Rifaat (November 4, 1943 - March 14, 2022)
Eric Christopher Schlarmann
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 14, 2022
Eric Christopher Schlarmann (May 9, 1972 - March 15, 2022)
Billie Eugenia “Raxter” Smith
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 14, 2022
Billie Eugenia “Raxter” Smith (January 7, 1937 - March 16, 2022)
Victor Manuel Espinoza
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 14, 2022
Victor Manuel Espinoza (December 23, 2002 - March 12, 2022)
'Debra loved being a judge': First Latina to serve in Harris County civil courts dies
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
Debra Ibarra Mayfield, the first Latina to serve in the Harris County civil court system, died at the age of 47 on Sunday (March 13).
ExxonMobil elects Matt Furman as vice president, public and government affairs
By Press Release | Mar 14, 2022
IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil said today that Matt Furman has been elected vice president of public and government affairs, effective April 1, replacing Suzanne McCarron, who has elected to retire after 24 years of service.
'It's definitely a very emotional moment for me': Grand jury decides not to charge Texans quarterback Watson
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
A Harris County grand jury decided not to criminally charge Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on March 11 after 22 women accused him of sexual assault and harassment.
'He heard the shots being fired': Authorities identify sole fatality in Clear Lake Shores police shooting
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
The lone fatality in a Clear Lake Shores police shooting has been identified.
'Our family gained a remarkable son': Houston's first daughter ties the knot
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
Ashley Turner, the only child of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, tied the knot in a ceremony held on March 12.
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 14, 2022
Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 23.
City of Houston City Council met Feb. 22 & 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 14, 2022
City of Houston City Council met Feb. 22 & 23.
'Carrying big, heavy trophies never gets old': Third Ward neighbors Houston, Texas Southern score Big Dance invites
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
A pair of universities that call Houston's Third Ward neighborhood home have secured bids to this year's NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.