News from May 2022
Alejandro F. Morales
By Houston Daily reports | May 4, 2022
Alejandro F. Morales (March 29, 1955 - May 4, 2022)
Bernal on progress of Bush Airport construction project: 'We see some relief in sight'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
Since a $1.3 billion construction project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to consolidate Terminals D and E began, vehicular traffic has increased to the point lines stretch to the entrance of the airport and patience decreases among travelers.
Mourner on children who perished in Galveston house fire: 'They’re in my prayers'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
Authorities released the identities of the two children who perished in Saturday's (April 30) house fire in Galveston, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Astros on Baker's 2,000th career win: 'Legendary moment for a legendary manager'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
By blanking the Seattle Mariners for the second consecutive night on Tuesday (May 3), the Houston Astros helped manager Dusty Baker reach rarified air.
Margaret Lois Bond
By Houston Daily reports | May 4, 2022
Margaret Lois Bond (July 11, 1946 - April 30, 2022)
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Jan. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2022
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 12.
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met April 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2022
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, April 14.
WNBA commissioner on league plan to honor Griner: 'We are keeping Brittney at the forefront of what we do'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBA) announced on Monday (May 2) that its Board of Governors moved to honor Phoenix Mercury center and Nimitz High School alumna Brittney Griner, who is currently detained in Russia on alleged drug charges, according to a press release.
Runyan on first in-person Offshore Technology Conference in three years: 'Lots of people out there talking about tech, talking about new innovations'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) returned as an in-person event after three years on Monday (May 2), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Cornyn on ex-Marine's release from Russian prison: 'Trevor has survived a real-life nightmare'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the bipartisan effort to secure a former Marine's release from a Russian prison, according to a press release issued by his office.
Paxton on high court's purported Roe v. Wade draft opinion: 'I’ll continue to ensure that Texas protects the unborn'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
A purported draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion that points to an overturn of Roe v. Wade has drawn mixed reactions from Texas leaders, per a report from The Hill, according to Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
William Joseph Deckard
By Houston Daily reports | May 3, 2022
William Joseph Deckard (July 29, 1950 - April 29, 2022)
Green Palmer Jr.
By Houston Daily reports | May 3, 2022
Green Palmer Jr. (December 18, 1933 - May 3, 2022)
How tobacco harm reduction could save Texans' lives
By Markus Lindblad | May 3, 2022
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent a draft menthol ban rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for their consideration and feedback.
Carolyn “Caroline” Phillips
By Houston Daily reports | May 3, 2022
Carolyn “Caroline” Phillips (November 15, 1935 - May 1, 2022)
Frankie T Carter
By Houston Daily reports | May 3, 2022
Frankie T Carter (July 22, 1945 - May 1, 2022)
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 3, 2022
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met April 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 3, 2022
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 13.
McCaul: Southwest border 'out of control' under Biden administration
By T.H. Lawrence | May 2, 2022
Under the direction of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, the U.S.-Mexican border has become a nightmare of danger and ineptitude, according to two analysts on border security.