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News from 2022


'A steadfast leader within the township': The Woodlands names new president, general manager

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors has named Monique Sharp president and general manager of the master-planned community 30 miles north of Houston.


'Together we can continue to create a healthy, thriving community': Houston Food Bank marks 40th anniversary

Turning 40 is a usually a time for self-reflection as it is a milestone, according to clinical psychologist Tricia Wolanin Psy.


'She deserves it more than any kid we’ve had': Foster sophomore Canales wins state wrestling championship

Registering a third-place finish at state last year as a freshman, Foster High School’s Madison Canales promised herself that she’ll have a gold medal draped around her neck.


Dubious distinction: Houston makes nation's top 10 list for truck bottlenecks

A national transportation group has given Houston the dubious distinction of making the nation's top 10 list of cities with the most truck bottlenecks, the Houston Chronicle reported.


'We’ll figure it out': Rockets rookie guard Green eyes return to dunk contest following disastrous performance

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest thrusted the likes of Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins and Vince Carter into gravity-defying immortality, but you won't find Rockets rookie guard Jalen Green in that echelon.


Roberto Plata

Roberto Plata (March 13, 1947 - February 21, 2022)


Rosa Perez Davila

Rosa Perez Davila (August 30, 1931 - February 21, 2022)


Eva Mae Placker-Cabanas

Eva Mae Placker-Cabanas (February 3, 1959 - February 23, 2022)


Houston receives a mere 2% in total federal flood relief funds

Counties in Texas will receive nearly $500 million in federal relief funds to address flooding.


City of Houston City Council met Feb. 8-9

City of Houston City Council met Feb. 8-9.


Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Feb. 9

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 9.


Diana Martha Trakimas

Diana Martha Trakimas (July 10, 1924 - February 22, 2022)


Thomas Richard Wroblewski

Thomas Richard Wroblewski (December 2, 1948 - February 19, 2022)


'We go through the pain, and they don’t': Community marches for 9-year-old shooting victim

Dozens of people participated in a Feb. 19 march for Arlene Alvarez, a 9-year-old child who was fatally shot following a bank robbery in Southwest Houston on the night of Feb. 14.


'Just a lot of opportunity to drive business into the community': Mardi Gras celebrations return to Galveston after COVID-19 hiatus

A time-honored Galveston tradition that was dashed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic has made its triumphant return.


Joe Nanez Jr.

Joe Nanez Jr. (July 21, 1964 - February 21, 2022)


Edward “Ted” Mellen

Edward “Ted” Mellen (August 17, 1970 - February 21, 2022)


Martha A Clark

Martha A Clark (November 19, 1933 - February 15, 2022)


Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Feb. 9

Spring Branch Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 9.


City of Houston City Council met Feb. 2

City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 2.