Houston Daily

News from May 2022


Josephine Marshall

Josephine Marshall (May 4, 1935 - May 4, 2022)


Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson (January 24, 1961 - May 3, 2022)


Houston Happenings May 16-22

May 16 - Seismique - Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 12

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 12.


Harris County Memorial Management District #1 Board of Directors met April 20

Harris County Memorial Management District #1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 20.


Pence during Rice University visit: 'We need to unleash American energy now'

Rice University hosted former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday (May 10) for a discussion on U.S. energy policy and energy security.


Travis Ryan Otter

Travis Ryan Otter (September 15, 1989 - May 5, 2022)


Raphus Foley Jr.

Raphus Foley Jr. (October 27, 1940 - May 2, 2022)


James E. Adams

James E. Adams (February 27, 1939 - May 12, 2022)


Carol Anne Touchy

Carol Anne Touchy (October 7, 1926 - May 12, 2022)



Joan “Joanie” Lyons

Joan “Joanie” Lyons (November 2, 1928 - May 11, 2022)


Alcorn on amended noise ordinance: 'These changes aim to strengthen current rules and bring more businesses into compliance'

Houston City Council last Wednesday (May 4) approved changes to the city's noise ordinance, changes aimed at bars and restaurants that operate near residences, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.


Hotez on positive COVID-19 test: 'I'm grateful to have been vaccinated/boosted'

Dr. Peter Hotez, one of the leaders in the Houston medical community's fight against COVID-19, said on Monday (May 9) that he has tested positive for the illness but assured the public he's doing fine.


Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met April 20

Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 20.


Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met April 19

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, April 19.


Longtime Galveston County commissioner dies: 'Ken Clark’s passion for local politics was well known'

Ken Clark, the longest-serving member of the Galveston County Commissioners Court, died on Sunday (May 8) at the age of 58, according to his reelection campaign's Facebook page.


NRG's Knox on Fort Bend County power plant fire: 'There is no danger to the community'

Authorities are investigating the cause of Sunday's (May 8) fire at an NRG power plant in Fort Bend County that required about 100 firefighters to extinguish, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.


Szumanski on completion of juris doctorate at 20: 'If you’re willing and you put your mind to it, you can pretty much do anything'

Twenty is usually an age when most young adults are in the midst of ascending the collegiate ladder. Conroe native Ethan Szumanski; however, has reached the completion of his own climb.


Abbott on property tax-relief amendments: 'Victory for ALL property owners in Texas!'

The verdict is in: Texas voters have approved two constitutional amendments to lower property tax.