Houston Daily

News from 2023


Ethel Williams

May 30, 1949 - April 23, 2023 (73 years old)


Deloris Whitaker

October 2, 1940 - April 18, 2023 (82 years old)



Luella Morris Benson

October 2, 1926 - April 22, 2023 (96 years old)


Martha Lou Rogers

June 22, 1936 - April 18, 2023 (86 years old)



Frank Carrera Jr.

August 24, 1953 - April 23, 2023 (69 years old)


Glenna Faye Blomer

April 12, 1941 - April 20, 2023 (82 years old)


Eligio Benavides Jr.

August 3, 1980 - April 22, 2023 (42 years old)


Joe Munoz Jr.

June 19, 1951 - April 21, 2023 (71 years old)


City of Houston City Council met Jan. 31

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 31


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).