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News from 2023


Guadalupe “Cruz” Cepeda

November 2, 1935 - February 27, 2023 (87 years old)


Francisco Contreras Gomez

November 16, 1933 - February 25, 2023 (89 years old)


Dionisia Morejon Lozano

October 9, 1934 - February 25, 2023 (88 years old)


Thelma Chevalier Mouton

April 13, 1928 - February 25, 2023 (94 years old)


June Victoria Flaherty

May 21, 1945 - February 27, 2023 (77 years old)


Janie A Hernandez

March 13, 1931 - February 25, 2023 (91 years old)


Factors 'simply too extraordinary to overcome' force Baytown, Beaumont out of running for Battleship Texas

The Southeast Texas cities of Baytown and Beaumont are out of the running to become the new home of the Battleship Texas, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.


Woman on reuniting TSU bus driver with lost championship rings: 'He didn't think he'd ever see them again'

A Houston man felt relief and gratitude last month when a stranger reunited him with his prized possessions.


Sasser on final home game in UH uniform: 'Just all the love in Houston'

Mere days after the top-ranked University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team secured outright possession of its fourth American Athletic Conference (AAC) regular season title in half a decade, the Kelvin Sampson-led program gave seniors Marcus Sasser, Reggie Chaney and Darius Bowser a nice send-off on Thursday by defeating the Wichita State Shockers at home 83-66.


Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Jan 13

Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Friday, Jan 13


City of Houston Childhood and Youth Committee met Feb. 8

City of Houston Childhood and Youth Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 8


Oliverson: 'I’ve noticed a pattern of behavior that an appointed elections administrator in Harris County does a bad job'

Two Houston-area state lawmakers have authored measures in response to Harris County’s alleged mismanagement of elections, per a Texas Tribune article that was run by Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.


Houston Community College on nonrenewal of contract for leader: 'Chancellor Maldonado has had a notable nine-year run'

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees elected to oust Dr. Cesar Maldonado as chancellor on Wednesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.


Kay on transition from North Shore to Rice: 'I’ve also got to practice what I preach to these kids'

An era at Galena Park North Shore High School has come to an end as longtime head football coach Jon Kay has decided to join the program at Rice University.


Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church releases new album 'Chapters + Verses'

Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church is proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album, "Chapters + Verses" under the leadership of Pastor Marcus D. Cosby, and Minister Leon C. Lewis.


Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Jan 13

Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Friday, Jan 13


City of Houston City Council met Feb. 7 & 8

City of Houston City Council met Feb. 7 & 8


Turner: 'I've been hearing these rumors about TEA taking over the [Houston] school district'

The Houston Independent School District could come under the control of the State of Texas next week, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, the city’s media outlets reported.


Halliburton CEO Miller: New board appointees Weiss and Smith 'have direct experience running large businesses in complex industries'

Houston-based oil field service company Halliburton has made two appointments to its board of directors, according to a press release.


Pappas on fight to keep eateries at Hobby: 'It is not apples to apples … It's an apple and an orange'

The Houston City Council elected to revisit an item on Wednesday that could end a local popular restaurant group’s time at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) at a future meeting, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.