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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Nov. 13

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 13


University receives $3.6M grant for microreactor converting CO2 to methanol

The University of Houston and SRI have been awarded $3.6 million by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy to develop a microreactor aimed at converting carbon dioxide into methanol using renewable energy.


Social security fairness act passes house with bipartisan backing

Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has taken a significant step by cosponsoring H.R. 82, known as the Social Security Fairness Act.


Gang member sentenced to 55 years for murder during pandemic

A member of the Black Disciples street gang has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for a murder committed in 2020, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.


Houston mother receives lengthy sentence for son's death

A Houston mother has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for her involvement in the death of her 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee, in 2020.


Harris County residents demand better storm preparation from utilities

Harris County residents have expressed significant concerns about electricity reliability, according to a survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston.


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Nov. 12

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 12


Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Nov. 12

Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 12


Lawmakers urge GAO review of Treasury's compliance affecting US shrimp industry

Congressman Troy E. Nehls, along with House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer and Congressman Clay Higgins, has called upon the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. Treasury Department's...


University of Houston's entrepreneurship center ranks No.1 again

The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston has been named the top entrepreneurship program for undergraduate students in the United States, according to the 2025 Princeton Review rankings.


De La Cruz introduces campus safety bill targeting opioid overdoses

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced a new bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the opioid overdose crisis on college campuses.


Houston council meeting postponed to honor fallen firefighter

The City of Houston has announced the postponement of this week's consolidated council meeting to Thursday, November 14, in order to accommodate funeral arrangements for firefighter Marcelo Garcia.


Big 12 Conference honors Zhifeng Ren among first Faculty of Year Award winners

Zhifeng Ren, a physics professor at the University of Houston (UH), has been named one of the first-ever recipients of the Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award.


HISD honors Janite Grooms as Star Educator for her dedication to ESL students

Janite Grooms, an English and ESL teacher at Wisdom High School, has been recognized as this week's Star Educator.


Dorothy Ann Lastice purchases 23211 Parsons Landing Drive, Katy, appraised at $321,128

A property at 23211 Parsons Landing Drive, Katy was sold on Nov. 8 by Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. a Texas Ltd. Partnership, Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. and US Home LLC for $321,128. The buyer was Dorothy Ann Lastice.


K. Hovnanian of Houston II LLC LLC and K Hovnanian of Houston Ic LLC unload 6505 Fm 723 Road, Richmond

On Nov. 8, Crystal Edna Ortiz and Marco and Marco Antonio Ortiz purchased a property at 6505 Fm 723 Road, Richmond from K. Hovnanian of Houston II LLC LLC and K Hovnanian of Houston Ic LLC.


D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. sell 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond

A property at 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond was sold on Nov. 8 by D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. for $109,736. The buyer was Arshad Paracha.


Abboud Jean H. and Maurice N. Abboud sell 17539 Aspen Ridge Court, Richmond

On Nov. 8, Konstantin Zyuzkevich purchased a property at 17539 Aspen Ridge Court, Richmond from Abboud Jean H. and Maurice N. Abboud.


Chia-Lin Liao purchases 7823 Silent Forest Drive, Greatwood, appraised at $290,994

A property at 7823 Silent Forest Drive, Greatwood was sold on Nov. 8 by Walter L. De Spain Erroneously for $290,994. The buyer was Chia-Lin Liao.


Home sales in Fort Bend County in week ending Nov. 2

There were 128 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Nov. 2, according to BlockShopper.com.