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News from April 2023


Southwest Management District Board of Directors met March 27

Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Monday, March 27


Sister on post-Swift concert accident that killed brother: Highly anticipated night 'turned for the absolute worst'

A night of fun became one of sorrow when a post-Taylor Swift concert traffic accident on Friday claimed the life of a 20-year-old man, Houston-based media outlets reported.


MD Anderson researcher: If cancer vaccine proves successful, 'we can be bringing this new treatment to patients across the world'

The University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson Cancer Center announced on Tuesday, April 18 that it has been chosen to participate in the third phase of a cancer vaccine clinical trial, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.


'My person forever': Olympic gymnast Biles, Texans defensive back Owens tie the knot

Two well-known Houston athletes have recently tied the knot, Houston-based media outlets reported.


Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Jan. 26

Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Jan. 26


Gulf Coast Rail District Legislative and Funding Committee met March 14

Gulf Coast Rail District Legislative and Funding Committee met Tuesday, March 14


Home sales in Fort Bend County in week ending April 22

There were 177 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending April 22, according to BlockShopper.com.


Houston's St. John's School math team advances to finals of M3 Challenge, calls competition 'exhilarating'

A group of students from St. John's School in Houston participated in an international online math modeling competition for 14 hours straight in early March.


EdChoice poll finds Black parents "look favorably" on ESAs post-pandemic

Nonprofit news organization The 74 recently published a report on an EdChoice poll that found Black families are interested in other schooling options including vouchers and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs).


City of Houston Planning Commission met Feb. 22

City of Houston Planning Commission met Wednesday, Feb. 22


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met March 23

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, March 23


Elena Trujillo

August 18, 1940 - April 18, 2023 (82 years old)


Maria Dolores Zamora

December 4, 1952 - April 14, 2023 (70 years old)


Janet Cunningham

February 26, 1966 - April 12, 2023 (57 years old)


Roshon Farnell

December 31, 1973 - April 4, 2023 (49 years old)


Nann Francis Chastain Pritchard

October 7, 1925 - April 18, 2023 (97 years old)


Kenneth Jarmon

December 14, 1970 - April 17, 2023 (52 years old)


Jimmy Curtis “Jc” Pafford

July 29, 1946 - April 15, 2023 (76 years old)


Mary Jo Henderson

February 23, 1931 - April 18, 2023 (92 years old)


Stanly Joe Anderson

July 25, 1952 - April 17, 2023 (70 years old)