Houston Daily

News from 2023


Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met March 21

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 21


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met March 21

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 21


Astros Golf Foundation's Kibbe on Houston Open return in 2024: 'This community (has) been fully supportive and (has) helped us get to this position'

The Houston Open won’t be played in 2023, but it’ll return in the spring of 2024, Houston-based media outlets reported.


Fort Bend County commissioner on reelection bid despite redistricting of residence: 'I will continue to be a voice of reason and fiscal responsibility on the court'

A member of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court said on Wednesday, April 12 that he’ll seek reelection despite his home of nearly 50 years having been rezoned from the district he represents, Houston-based media outlets reported.


Houston East Downtown Redevelopment Authority met March 20

Houston East Downtown Redevelopment Authority met Monday, March 20


Houston First Corporation Operations Committee met March 20

Houston First Corporation Operations Committee met Monday, March 20


'More flavor per burger and more savor per bite': Smashburger opens Uptown Houston location

Beneath the shadow of the Williams Tower and some of the Uptown Houston skyline sits Denver-based fast casual chain Smashburger’s newest location in Texas’ largest city.


Former Lt. Governor Dewhurst Faces Legal Challenge Amid Financial Pressure

Former Lt. Governor Dewhurst Faces Legal Challenge Amid Financial Pressure


Astros on extended concessions sales: 'Alcohol cut-off will be four hours after first pitch or at building management discretion'

With the recent institution of the pitch clock during all Major League Baseball (MLB) games, the Houston Astros have joined their fellow ball clubs in extending the amount of time fans can purchase food and beverages.


Jackson Lee on launch of Houston mayoral bid: 'I will not be able to do it without each and every one of you'

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) officially entered her name into this year’s Houston mayoral race on Sunday, joining a packed field of aspirants seeking to become incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner’s successor.


Galveston County health authority on closure of children's shelter: 'It was basically filthy'

The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) recently shuttered its facility for abandoned, abused, neglected and exploited children in response to alleged unsanitary conditions, Houston-based media outlets reported.


International District Public Safety Committee met March 16

International District Public Safety Committee met Thursday, March 16


International Business & Economic Development Committee met March 15

International Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, March 15



Jack Scamardi

December 8, 1929 - April 6, 2023 (93 years old)


Bon Wayne Cook IV

August 8, 1993 - April 7, 2023 (29 years old)


Cynthia Marie Scurry

September 26, 1965 - April 4, 2023 (57 years old)


Delores Fehrenkamp Purcell

October 16, 1931 - April 8, 2023 (91 years old)


George Rock David

April 17, 1941 - April 9, 2023 (81 years old)


Gilbert Lee Boutte

August 2, 1986 - April 6, 2023 (36 years old)