Houston Daily

News from 2022


Gerardo Duran

Gerardo Duran (October 3, 1930 - February 4, 2022)


Lisa Ann D​elgado

Lisa Ann Delgado (March 15, 1967 - February 3, 2022)


Olalekan Adigun

Olalekan Adigun (March 2, 1940 - February 5, 2022)


Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 20

Harris County Memorial Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Oct. 20.


City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met Jan. 18

City of Houston Housing and Community Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 18.


'Taylour was a superhero to me': Friends, family mourn missing Houston man found dead

Taylour Young is remembered as a “brother” and a “superhero” by family and friends struggling to understand his untimely passing.


Cruz calls Biden's move to name black woman to Supreme Court 'offensive'

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is criticizing President Joe Biden's promise to nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court seat that will be left open by retiring Associate Justice Stephen Breyer this summer.


'Greatest benefit to humankind': Fletcher nominates two Houston scientists for Nobel Peace Prize following COVID-19 vaccine development

Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher nominated two local scientists for their efforts to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic because of their "greatest benefit to humankind," she said in a news release.


'Thrilled': The Ion opens new prototyping lab, Houston nonprofit tabbed as operator

A 266,000-square-foot innovative hub located in Midtown, The Ion, has stated that it will be opening the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL), which will be operated by TXRX Labs.


University of Houston hires former Delaware State standout Jordan Reid as softball director of operations

The University of Houston softball team has added former Delaware State standout Jordan Reid as its director of operations, according to a recent release by the team.


Exxon uproots to Houston, 'energy capital of the world'

Exxon Mobil is leaving its home in the suburban Dallas-Fort Worth to its new headquarters in Houston.


Houston-based Buckeye Partners' solar 'Project Parker' in central Texas will grow company's renewables portfolio, VP says

A Houston-based petroleum distributor's recent announcement that it will build a 270-megawatt solar project in central Texas is strategic, a company executive said in a news release.


City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee met Oct. 27

City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 27.


'He meant a lot': Galloway remembered for service, mentorship

Charles Galloway had a successful career in the corporate world but didn't feel fulfilled. So he left his high-paying white-collar job in finance to pursue his passion. He worked for the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office for more than a decade, serving his community with honor.


'We do not forget the lessons learned from their sacrifice': Galveston Coast Guard members pay tribute to Blackthorn disaster

Texas Coast Guard members held a memorial service on Jan. 28 in Galveston for the 23 crew members who perished in the Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn collision of 1980.


Maverick Natural Resources acquires Permian Basin producing properties

Maverick Natural Resources has agreed to acquire a number of producing properties located in the Permian Basin from ConocoPhillips.


City of Houston City Council met Oct. 26-27

City of Houston City Council met Oct. 26-27.


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 21

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 21.


'All illegal aliens will be deported': Gubernatorial candidate Huffines blasts Biden, Abbott on policy allowing immigrants to enter country illegally

Texas gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines is going on the offensive, blasting Gov. Greg Abbott and tethering him to President Joe Biden when it comes to the policy of allowing immigrants into the country illegally.


'Teachers, you are doing amazing': Shadydale teacher shares her classroom experience amidst the pandemic

Shadydale Elementary teacher Naketa Watts shared her wish as an educator to give students the best learning experience possible while caring for them holistically.