Houston Daily

News from February 2023


Astros' Brown on five-year contract extension for hurler Javier: 'We are really excited about signing him to a long-term deal'

A key member of the Houston Astros’ starting rotation has been awarded an extension, per a report on the incumbent World Series champions’ website.


Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Jan. 18

Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 18


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Jan. 17

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 17


Heroes Again Bootcamp with Veterans for mental health awareness

We are proud to launch one of our biggest wellness initiatives ever! Heroes Again is a program developed to offer a space where we mix Fitness with Mental Health. Our Heroes are Veterans and also Community Leaders and Fitness instructors.


Hegar: Harris County constable's complaint 'provides evidence of a reduction of funding for a law enforcement agency'

Texas’ top revenue estimator said on Friday that Harris County is slashing police budgets despite local leaders’ assertions they weren’t, per a press release.


Hurts on Super Bowl defeat: 'You either win or you learn'

At just 24 years old, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lived the dream of many young boys across the country: Playing in the Super Bowl.


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 17

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 17


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Jan. 17

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Jan. 17


Home sales in Fort Bend County in week ending Feb. 11

There were 106 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Feb. 11, according to BlockShopper.com.


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Nov. 17

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Nov. 17


Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Jan. 13

Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., Board of Directors met Friday, Jan. 13


PJ's Coffee Spring Branch surprised local mail carriers and customers with coffee and gift cards for National Thank A Mail Carrier Day

In honor of National Thank A Mail Carrier Day, a local branch of PJ's Coffee Gifted Spring Branch Long Point USPS staff and customers with free coffee, gift cards, and a thank you note.


NFL award recognizes Texans' Ryans as best assistant coach: 'That's why we got him'

New Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is having quite the start to the month of February.


Hidalgo: Major expansion of inmate program 'is one step forward' in addressing jail overcrowding

Harris County leaders announced plans to address overcrowding at the Harris County Jail on Thursday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 17

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Nov. 17


Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Jan. 12

Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, Jan. 12


Miriam “Mim” Francis Brennan

October 17, 1928 - February 3, 2023 (94 years old)


Frank Lee Wright

December 17, 1956 - February 4, 2023 (66 years old)


Founder of Mercer Street Financial gives his take on crypto, risks and Binance

Cryptocurrency has been the focus of the news recently with the collapse of FTX and billions lost for investors. Government agencies in the U.S. and across the pond are calling for more regulation, as well as oversight committees.