Houston Daily

News from May 2022


Margaret V. Beran Snodgrass

Margaret V. Beran Snodgrass (April 27, 1927 - May 11, 2022)


Ruben Reliford

Ruben Reliford (July 29, 1954 - May 12, 2022)


Kamal Babatunde Sanusi

Kamal Babatunde Sanusi (November 16, 1953 - May 4, 2022)


Jutta Lina Head

Jutta Lina Head (April 18, 1931 - May 11, 2022)


Greatwood home valuations rose in April

The median assessed value of a home sold in April in Greatwood rose by $30,798 while total valuation remained unchanged with 10 homes sold.


Lee on endangered historical cemetery: 'We're in danger of losing some of the final resting spots of some people buried here'

One of Houston's oldest black cemeteries has landed on a distinctive list, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.


Regional flight skids off runway at Bush Airport: 'We have an emergency'

An intrastate United Airlines flight landed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on Wednesday (May 11) only to skid off the runaway, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Lutheran South Academy's Benson on first state crown in 20 years: 'Everybody was ecstatic in the win'

The last time the Pasadena Lutheran South Academy (LSA) boys track and field team were crowned state champions, gas averaged a little more than $1 and Friendster was the lone social media platform in the world.


City of Houston City Council met Jan. 19

City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 19.


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met April 21

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, April 21.


Allen on city lifeguard openings: 'We're not going to stop that until we're fully staffed'

People will soon visit swimming pools to beat the heat, but the City of Houston's Parks and Recreation Department is grappling with a staff shortage, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.


Garcia on new program to fund hiking, bike trails: 'We have to be much more strategic'

Excessive money from Harris County toll roads will go toward hiking and bike trails under a new program approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.


Crash with 18-wheeler claims life of deputy: 'Our hearts are broken'

A collision between a Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) patrol unit and an 18-wheeler in northwest Harris County on Wednesday (May 11) claimed the life of a deputy, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez's official Twitter account.


April: Home valuations in Fulshear increased

The median assessed value of a home sold in April in Fulshear rose by $66,119 while total valuation decreased by 14.3 percent.


VFuels: New refinery promotes energy ties with Angola

A Houston-based oil and gas engineering company last week played host to company and elected officials from around the world to show off a modular factory that is headed to Angola to help promote energy independence.


Feeling the heat: 'We're going to need every megawatt-hour we can get'

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) warned that high temperatures might be more taxing on the state's electrical grid than expected.


Barbara Tilley

Barbara Tilley (August 18, 1950 - May 9, 2022)


Cung Van Nguyen

Cung Van Nguyen (January 15, 1949 - May 10, 2022)


Rice baseball coach on gift for new field surface from former star: 'Anthony and Amanda's gift made this project possible'

Rice University has given the green light to plans to upgrade the playing surface at Reckling Park, the home of the Owls baseball team, per a report on the program's website.


Pamela Biles Wheeler

Pamela Biles Wheeler (October 7, 1936 - May 9, 2022)