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News from 2022


'I grew up around sports': Astros' Goodrum has a lifelong love of the game

The Houston Astros have a new player development director in Sara Goodrum, a worker who describes her new position as not just a job, but a continuation of a lifelong dream.


Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Nov. 4

Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Nov. 4.


'Nothing can replace the energy of a live show': Bon Jovi opens auditions for opening slots in upcoming tour

Grammy Award-winning rock band Bon Jovi is calling for local bands to audition for the opening slots at their upcoming concerts, which includes a show in Houston, Variety reported.


Paxton sues CDC over federal mask mandate for public transportation, 'Biden's repeated disregard'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Feb. 16 in an effort to stop the federal mask requirement on planes.


'Let's get married': Olympic gymnast Biles, Texans defensive back Owens announce engagement

Multi-decorated Olympic gymnast Simone Biles will never forget Valentine's Day 2022 as she was presented an engagement ring from her significant other of more than a year, Houston Texans defensive back Jonathan Owens.


Mayoral candidate Williams pledges to 'bring a change of direction to Houston'

On Feb. 13, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Robin Williams announced her candidacy for Houston mayor.


3 firefighters injured in Valentines' Day fire that destroyed League City restaurant

A fire that broke out on Valentine's Day destroyed a League City restaurant and injured three firefighters.


Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Nov. 2

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 2.


Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Feb. 8

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 8.


Augustine Huy Hoang

Augustine Huy Hoang (April 5, 1929 - February 12, 2022)


Barbara Vick

Barbara Vick (July 11, 1961 - February 11, 2022)


'It gives them another opportunity': Mystros Barbering Academy trains Westfield High School students to be fully licensed barbers

A new barbering program at a north Houston high school is giving students the opportunity to become fully licensed professional barbers.


'I can’t tell you how excited I am': UH's Holgorsen awarded multi-year contract extension

University of Houston football head coach Dana Holgorsen was awarded a multi-year contract extension.


Abbott’s ‘2022 Report to the People of Texas’ touts the state’s lead in the nation

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promoted Texas’ leading of the nation in the economy, jobs, industry, infrastructure, people and education in his “2022 Report to the People of Texas” released on Feb. 8.


COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 24% over past week

A total of 1,122 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 24% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.


NFL running back, Texas-native Peterson arrested at LAX

NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested following what officials have described as a verbal and physical altercation with his wife on a plane headed for Houston from Los Angeles.


Randy Joe Key

Randy Joe Key (July 5, 1964 - February 12, 2022)


Betty Lou Herrington

Betty Lou Herrington (September 2, 1930 - February 15, 2022)


Lora Dell Belle

Lora Dell Belle (July 4, 1936 - February 10, 2022)


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Feb. 8

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 8.