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News from 2023


Mary Christina Gomez

February 19, 1951 - May 16, 2023 (72 years old)


Chasidy Faith Izaguirre

June 26, 2009 - May 15, 2023 (13 years old)


Sotero Rivera Jr.

May 28, 1951 - May 17, 2023 (71 years old)


Felipa Bernal

March 25, 1935 - May 15, 2023 (88 years old)


Russell Lee Gilmore

October 1, 1961 - May 14, 2023 (61 years old)


Mary Alice Martin

July 10, 1923 - May 16, 2023 (99 years old)


Janice Booker

March 13, 1957 - May 15, 2023 (66 years old)


Braxton Brantley

January 15, 1999 - May 7, 2023 (24 years old)


Neita Jane Bridgeman

July 10, 1940 - May 16, 2023 (82 years old)


Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met March 17

Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Monday, March 17


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met April 20

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, April 20


Hospitality group on efforts to revive River Oaks Theater: 'We are honored to bring back one of Houston’s most iconic entertainment venues'

A historic entertainment venue that had once faced an uncertain future is purportedly slated to open its doors again to the public later this year, Houston-based media outlets reported.


TEA official at pre-HISD takeover public meeting: 'This is a temporary intervention'

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) held a public meeting on Thursday in which it fielded questions about its upcoming takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met March 15

Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 15


Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met April 19

Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 19


Baker on earlier than expected return of Altuve: 'He hasn't had a bunch of hits, but he feels good'

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve’s much-awaited return – once thought to occur in the middle of the summer – could happen any day now, with the team’s upcoming home series against the lowly Oakland Athletics the purported first instance the 33-year-old face of the franchise could see the field.


Head of Binance Charity on work in Ukraine: 'We empowered individuals in need to receive direct aid, regardless of their geographical location'

While thousands of Ukrainian refugees resettling in Texas have been welcomed with donations of food, clothing, and gift cards by local charitable organizations and communities, many Ukrainians have also been supported by the cryptocurrency industry. Helen Hai, the head of Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, told Houston Daily that the organization utilized crypto-based cash assistance and the first-of-its-kind Binance Refugee Card to provide instant aid to Ukrainians who were displaced by the conflict.


Turner spokesperson on chances of Houston landing beleaguered Coyotes NHL franchise: 'The mayor's very supportive of professional sports in our city'

The Arizona Coyotes’ failure to earn voter approval for a new arena has purportedly placed Houston on the list of cities that could become the next host to the long-suffering National Hockey League (NHL) franchise.


Aldine official on middle school backpack ban: 'Our decision was not taken lightly'

A Houston-area public school district has implemented a backpack ban for its middle school students, per reports from Houston-based media reports.


Luna: 'The Good Feet Store is a leading retailer in the custom-fitting orthotics market'

Genesis Park has invested in Good Feet Store developer and operator Good Feet Midwest through its investment fund, GP Capital Partners, LP