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News from 2023


Harriet Maud Baron

April 13, 1922 - April 18, 2023 (101 years old)


Ruthee Mae Berry-Turk

January 12, 1956 - April 14, 2023 (67 years old)


Bonnie Jean Braun

August 7, 1927 - April 18, 2023 (95 years old)


Flora Lee Jornitzky Slatko

January 3, 1924 - April 20, 2023 (99 years old)


Elaine Gary

October 17, 1928 - April 19, 2023 (94 years old)


Maria Elida Elizondo

August 23, 1928 - April 18, 2023 (94 years old)


Ricky Obenakem

January 24, 1959 - April 20, 2023 (64 years old)


Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Feb. 15

Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 15


City of Houston City Council met March 21 & 22

City of Houston City Council met March 21 & 22


MADD victim services manager: Astros' concessions sales extension presents 'a chance that you’re behind the wheel intoxicated'

While many Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises have extended their food and beverage sales to after the final out to accommodate the newly implemented pitch clock to the delight of fans, at least one nonprofit organization sees it as problematic.


Ogg on formation of new fentanyl task force: 'We have more people dying of this than murder'

Harris County and City of Houston law enforcement officials announced the formation of a task force to combat fentanyl trafficking, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Howdy Homemade Ice Cream sponsored youth with disabilities to attend annual Joy Special Needs Prom

On Saturday, April 15th Cinco Ranch High School held their annual Joy Prom for the Katy community special needs youth and young adults ages 12 and up.


Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Feb. 15

Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 15


Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met March 22

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 22


Hidalgo to Swift ahead of singer's Houston stop: 'We hope your stay here will be beyond your wildest dreams!'

In honor of pop superstar Taylor Swift’s upcoming three-day residency at NRG Stadium, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo rechristened the venue, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.



Spring Branch superintendent Blaine on lawmakers' proposal for basic student allotment: 'It sends the message that our efforts have not been taken seriously'

A Houston-area public school district warned parents in writing earlier this month that it could shave $50 million from the upcoming academic year’s budget, Houston-based media outlets reported.


Maldonado on new bachelor's-level degree programs: 'We give students an opportunity to start and complete their four-year education' at HCC

Houston Community College (HCC) will begin the next academic year with two new bachelor's-level degree programs to offer, according to a Community Impact article that was run by ABC affiliate KTRK.


Passenger on nationwide Southwest departure pause: 'This is the second time we had to go through in five months'

Technical issues caused Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines (SWA) to pause its departing flights nationwide on Tuesday, including at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).


Houston-area cheer squad on members shot near Austin: 'Please keep these girls in your thoughts and prayers'

A Houston-area cheerleading program has appealed for prayers after a few of its members were shot in suburban Austin on Monday.