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News from 2022


Mildred Talkington Halbert

Mildred Talkington Halbert (January 7, 1937 - May 11, 2022)


Mary Francis (Jackson) Birkby

Mary Francis (Jackson) Birkby (December 13, 1920 - May 13, 2022)


Cynthia Lindsey Salvato

Cynthia Lindsey Salvato (November 18, 1940 - May 13, 2022)


Jones on special election victory, upcoming primary runoff: 'It was a different kind of campaign because there are two separate elections'

The special election for the Houston-area Texas House of Representatives seat vacated by the retired Garnet Coleman has been won by Jolanda Jones, per cumulative results, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.


Abbott on voter approval of proposed amendments: 'Victory for all property owners in Texas!'

Two proposed constitutional amendments aimed at bringing forth property tax relief garnered strong voter approval on Saturday (May 7), according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met April 19

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 19.


City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met April 19

City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met Tuesday, April 19.


COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 22% over past week

A total of 174 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 22% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.


Pasadena mayor on passing of 'Urban Cowboy' inspiration: 'It was my great honor to know this man most of my life'

Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner led the city and the Houston area on Saturday (May 7) in paying tribute to the late country singer who served as the inspiration for the 1980 blockbuster "Urban Cowboy."


Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 19

Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 19.


Texas power grid warning extended; 'Everyone [is] on notice,' Stoic Energy president says

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is extending a warning for the rest of the week that unusually high temperatures will likely lead to an increased demand on the grid.


James Leon Keith

James Leon Keith (February 16, 1957 - May 6, 2022)


Shirley McCann

Shirley McCann (December 31, 1952 - May 6, 2022)


Victoria L Sauro

Victoria L Sauro (August 25, 1920 - May 4, 2022)


Houston Happenings May 9-15

May 9: Seismique – Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.


Bessie Johnson

Bessie Johnson (January 6, 1932 - May 6, 2022)


Robin Valerie Bruce

Robin Valerie Bruce (May 29, 1954 - May 5, 2022)


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Jan. 18

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 18.


City of Houston City Council met April 19 & 20

City of Houston City Council met April 19 & 20.


Levine: 'Life is not about what you get, but it’s about what you give'

A college football coach-turned-fast food franchisee has taken it upon himself to make sure his employees have bright futures, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.