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Governor Abbott orders increased security at Texas places of worship
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to increase security measures at places of worship in response to a rise in violent attacks against religious communities across the United States.
Abbott announces over $4 million in new grants for South Texas veteran groups
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that over $4.3 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 14 organizations serving veterans in South Texas, the Coastal Bend, and Harlingen areas.
Governor Abbott announces appointments to Gulf Coast Authority Board
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Amber Batson and appointed Dan Syphrett to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors.
Governor Abbott congratulates Texas Stock Exchange on SEC approval
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) following its approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a national securities exchange.
Governor Abbott appoints Robert Eckels as chair of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Eckels as the new Chair of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Texas Music Office and City of Brownwood host community workshop on music industry certification
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Brownwood will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on October 6.
Texas approves $562 million loan for new natural gas plant near Baytown
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for the construction of a 721 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant near Baytown.
Abbott appoints Joe Esparza chair and Brent Connett commissioner to Texas Workforce Commission
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has named Joe Esparza as Chair of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott appoints Megan Deen to lead Trinity River Authority board
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Megan Deen as president of the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors.
Texas GDP grows at 6.8% in Q2 2025, surpassing U.S. average
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Texas’ economy grew at a faster pace than the national average in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Governor Abbott appoints Brady Franks to Texas Water Development Board
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brady Franks to the Texas Water Development Board.
University of Houston partners with Texas Medical Center on new researcher training initiative
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
The University of Houston is joining a new collaboration with Texas Medical Center institutions to train researchers focused on kidney, urologic, and blood disorders.
Tracy D Norris purchases 333 Yu Jones Road, Thompsons, appraised at $181,940
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2025
On Sept. 30, Tracy D Norris purchased a property at 333 Yu Jones Road, Thompsons from To the Grantee Herein, No Recorded Under Clerks File, For the and The Purpose of Adding.
Jacqueline Nicole Fisher and Dynasty Jf (trust) purchase 4710 Emerald Lodge Lane, Fresno, appraised at $171,592
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2025
A property at 4710 Emerald Lodge Lane, Fresno was sold on Sept. 30 by Jacqueline Nicole Murphy and Jacqueline Nicole Fisher for $171,592. The buyers were Jacqueline Nicole Fisher and Dynasty Jf (trust).
4209 Junker St., Rosenberg acquired by Amanda Rios
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2025
A property at 4209 Junker St., Rosenberg was sold on Sept. 30 by Amanda Rios Independent of the Estate of Jose Antonio Rios (deceased) (estate administrator) for $160,430. The buyer was Amanda Rios.
4914 Westerdale Drive, Weston Lakes purchased by Ronald J. and Linda S. Skewis
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2025
A property at 4914 Westerdale Drive, Weston Lakes was sold on Sept. 30 by Amanda and John Cook for $184,472. The buyers were Ronald J. and Linda S. Skewis.
17114 Kirkton Moor Drive, Richmond sold by Saratoga Hornes of Texas Houston LLC
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2025
On Sept. 30, Treasure Abram purchased a property at 17114 Kirkton Moor Drive, Richmond from Saratoga Hornes of Texas Houston LLC.
1951 Tower Bell Lane, Missouri City sold on Sept. 30
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2025
A property at 1951 Tower Bell Lane, Missouri City was sold on Sept. 30 by Kristi and Albert Francis Gutierrez for $202,320. The buyers were Ngan Thai and Le Thong Phan.
17050 Wellinghoff Court, Richmond acquired by Michael and Sandy Baez
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2025
On Sept. 30, Michael and Sandy Baez purchased a property at 17050 Wellinghoff Court, Richmond from Amanda Hopkins Burillo.
5322 Weatherstone Circle, Sugar Land sold on Sept. 30
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2025
On Sept. 30, Dung and Hao Nguyen purchased a property at 5322 Weatherstone Circle, Sugar Land from Jose Ballesteros-Ochoa and Susana Faz.