News from 2022
'I grew up around sports': Astros' Goodrum has a lifelong love of the game
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 20, 2022
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2022
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
By David Beasley | Feb 19, 2022
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'
By John Suayan | Feb 19, 2022
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
By John Suayan | Feb 19, 2022
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'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 19, 2022
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
By Bob Martin | Feb 19, 2022
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 19, 2022
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 19, 2022
Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Augustine Huy Hoang
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 18, 2022
Augustine Huy Hoang (April 5, 1929 - February 12, 2022)
Barbara Vick
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 18, 2022
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
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 18, 2022
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
By Jacob Stump | Feb 18, 2022
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
By Tamara Browning | Feb 18, 2022
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
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 18, 2022
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
By Solange DeLisle | Feb 18, 2022
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
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 18, 2022
Randy Joe Key (July 5, 1964 - February 12, 2022)
Betty Lou Herrington
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 18, 2022
Betty Lou Herrington (September 2, 1930 - February 15, 2022)
Lora Dell Belle
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 18, 2022
Lora Dell Belle (July 4, 1936 - February 10, 2022)
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 18, 2022
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 8.