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Willis Robertson
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 7, 2022
Willis Robertson (October 19, 1946 - April 1, 2022)
Mazie Olympia Bourgeios
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 7, 2022
Mazie Olympia Bourgeios (August 18, 1926 - March 27, 2022)
Norman Ray Russell
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 7, 2022
Norman Ray Russell (June 2, 1934 - April 3, 2022)
Francisco R. Gonzalez
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 7, 2022
Francisco R. Gonzalez (May 4, 1947 - April 5, 2022)
Houston-area suburb's leadership on police chief's alleged OT payments: 'This information was not well received by your city representatives'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
The police chief of a west Houston-area suburb is on administrative leave as officials determine a response of his alleged overtime payments. Spring Valley Village Chief of Police Loyd Evans stands accused of paying himself up to $300,000 for overtime during the last two years, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Abbott on plan to bus migrants to D.C.: 'Texas will immediately begin taking unprecedented action'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
As part of the state's efforts to address the crisis at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday (April 6) announced a new plan to place migrants on buses and send them to Washington, D.C., a press release issued by the governor's office said. The move is in response to the Biden administration's decision to scrap Title 42 next month.
City of Houston Planning Commission met March 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2022
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, March 17.
Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met March 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2022
Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 16.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 6% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 6, 2022
A total of 196 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 6% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Johnson on Central Texas plane crash victim from Sugar Land: 'He always wanted to fly'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
Authorities have identified the two people who perished in a plane crash near the Central Texas city of Marlin, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. One of the deceased is Sugar Land resident Thomas Sands Jr., the station reported.
Cagle on potential revocation of Hidalgo's emergency powers: 'It’s time we get back to normal'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
One of the two Republican members on the Harris County Commissioners Court asserted that the COVID-19 emergency powers granted to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo two years ago no longer apply, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle is demanding those powers be revoked, citing Harris County's current COVID threat level of yellow and President Joe Biden's call for a return to normalcy, the station reported.
Late deputy constable's sister: 'It’s just hard to come to terms with'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
Jocelyn Fowler said that her sister, the late Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis, had a bright future to look forward to until a fatal car crash claimed her life at the age of 32 on April 2, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Ogg on $7.5 million for prosecutor positions: 'We made some headway'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
The Harris County Commissioners Court approved $7.5 million to fund prosecutor positions in the Harris County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday (April 5), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Helen Lee Thayer
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 6, 2022
Helen Lee Thayer (September 10, 1937 - April 1, 2022)
James Yeggins
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 6, 2022
James Yeggins (November 30, 1950 - March 30, 2022)
Ana Maria Saucedo
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 6, 2022
Ana Maria Saucedo (May 26, 1950 - April 5, 2022)
Rebecca Thacker
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 6, 2022
Rebecca Thacker (April 30, 1984 - April 4, 2022)
Reliant's Killinger on new partnership with Astros: 'We share a strong commitment to Houston and fans everywhere'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
Reliant and the Houston Astros have entered into a new multi-year partnership. According to a press release, Reliant, which is part of NRG Energy, has been named the official energy provider of the Astros.
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met March 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 6, 2022
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 16.