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News from 2022
'It was just something we really wanted': Brothers raise $55,000 for Houston Ronald McDonald House to encourage outdoor sports and play
By Karen Kidd | Jan 14, 2022
One of two Houston-area siblings and football players who've raised more than $50,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Houston said God had a hand in their successful fundraising goal.
'We will have an increase of people': Harris County Precinct 4, TxDOT to enforce law against public camping
By Emily Bevard | Jan 14, 2022
Harris County Precinct 4 deputies have partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to enforce a new state law prohibiting camping in public places.
Houston, Rice, Texas Southern switch to remote learning, 'soft opening' amid COVID-19 surge
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 14, 2022
Three Houston universities are going to rely on remote learning to start the spring semester, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in many parts of the country.
Convention of States member calls 'block walk' successful in Houston ISD run-off election
By Bob Martin | Jan 14, 2022
With two Republican candidates knocking off Democratic incumbents in the Houston school board runoff elections last month, a member of the Convention of States Foundation feels that her organization’s work was highly successful in educating people and getting people to go out and vote.
Harris County reaches COVID-19 threat level red, 'a severe and uncontrolled level of COVID-19'
By Karen Kidd | Jan 14, 2022
Harris County is now back to its highest COVID-19 threat level, level 1 or level red, as the omicron continues to pick up steam and residents are urged to return to very cautious social behavior.
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Oct. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 14, 2022
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Oct. 12.
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Dec. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 14, 2022
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Dec. 16.
Mills' performance during Texans' 28-25 loss to Tennessee boosts rookie's chances at starting in 2022
By John Suayan | Jan 13, 2022
Rookie Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills’ performance during the team’s 28-25 season finale loss to the Tennessee Titans on Jan. 9 could put to rest questions as to who’ll be the starter under center come Week 1 in September.
Colleagues honor Worrell: 'Thank you for your kind words on the telecast'
By Karen Kidd | Jan 13, 2022
Colleagues of the Houston Rockets' former longtime play-by-play announcer Bill Worrell, honored during a recent game with the Dallas Mavericks, provided tributes on social media.
'We do not foresee cancelation of the event': Chevron Houston Marathon 2022 still scheduled this weekend amid COVID-19 concerns
By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 13, 2022
The Chevron Houston Marathon is still scheduled to take place on Jan. 14 to commemorate the event's 50th anniversary despite concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Click2Houston report.
Houston-area inflation 'highest since July 1976'
By Press Release | Jan 13, 2022
The Greater Houston Partnership has issued the following press release:Inflation NationwideConsumer prices rose 7% nationwide from December ’20 to December ’21, according to the U.S.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 38% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jan 13, 2022
A total of 2,461 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 38% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
City of Houston City Council met Oct. 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2022
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 5.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Dec. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2022
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Thursday, Dec. 16.
'The ongoing investigation into those who helped him cover up her murder continues': Robert Durst dies in prison
By Steven Hughes | Jan 12, 2022
Robert Durst, 78, died Jan. 10 at a state prison in Stockton, California after being suspected of killing his wife, Katherine Durst.
Turner among mayors pushing for voting rights legislation: 'Voting rights are under historic attack'
By George Willis | Jan 12, 2022
Eight Texas mayors, including Houston’s Sylvester Turner, are among a group of 151 mayors nationally pushing the U.S. Senate to address voting rights legislation.
Celebrate the life of Betty White, learn photography and more this week in Houston
By Julie Giyer | Jan 12, 2022
Houston Happenings Jan. 12-18
City of Houston: Don't use QR codes for parking fees
By George Willis | Jan 12, 2022
If you see a parking pay station in downtown Houston that says you can pay by scanning a QR code, don’t use it.
Choices for our community
By Shelley Barineau | Jan 12, 2022
I read with interest Nicole Hensley and St. John Barned-Smith’s recent article in the Houston Chronicle, “Harris County jail under fire after 60-year-old guard allegedly raped by inmate.”
Christine Hobbs
By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Jan 12, 2022
Christine Hobbs (June 18, 1926 - January 8, 2022)