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13226 Dusty Grove Lane, Sugar Land unloaded by Xin Qu, /Her His and Haitao Wang

On Sept. 16, Shahzeb Nasir and Kristine Tamimi purchased a property at 13226 Dusty Grove Lane, Sugar Land from Xin Qu, /Her His and Haitao Wang.


4130 Starboard Shores Drive, Missouri City acquired by Luis Alberto Quintero Rivera and Rocio Gosch Ingram

A property at 4130 Starboard Shores Drive, Missouri City was sold on Sept. 17 by Nikesh and Meghna Patel for $350,890. The buyers were Luis Alberto Quintero Rivera and Rocio Gosch Ingram.


Carmen Garza sells 1206 Carriage Drive, Pecan Grove

On Sept. 17, Matthew Francis and Kristina Elam purchased a property at 1206 Carriage Drive, Pecan Grove from Carmen Garza.


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 18

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Sept. 18


City of Houston Planning Commission met Sept. 18

City of Houston Planning Commission met Friday, Sept. 18


Abbott orders strict enforcement of English requirement for commercial truck drivers

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to strictly enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers in the state, as mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.


Governor Abbott announces 98 new Purple Star Campuses for Texas public schools

Ninety-eight Texas public schools have received the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 school year, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott.


Abbott signs new laws aimed at boosting summer camp safety in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has signed three bills into law aimed at improving safety at Texas summer camps and addressing flood risks across the state.


Governor Abbott distributes laptops to Center Point ISD students affected by July floods

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott visited Center Point Independent School District (CISD) to distribute laptops to students most affected by the Fourth of July floods.


Madisonville named Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott

The City of Madisonville has been designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the required certification process.


Abbott announces over $7.7 million in new grants for South-Central Texas veteran groups

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $7.7 million in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 28 organizations serving the San Antonio and South-Central Texas region.


Governor Abbott signs bills aimed at strengthening rural healthcare services

Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) fall conference in Austin, where he ceremonially signed House Bill 18 and House Bill 3000 into law.


Governor Abbott activates emergency response ahead of heavy rain threat

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a forecasted period of heavy rain that could cause flash flooding across the state this weekend.


Governor Abbott meets U.S. Education Secretary to review Texas education reforms

Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to discuss recent legislative actions impacting education in the state.


Governor Abbott seeks SBA aid after Houston apartment fire

Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) following a fire at an apartment complex in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood last month. “Texas stands with those affected by the...


Texas extends disaster unemployment application deadline for flood victims

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received federal approval to extend the deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applications.


Governor Abbott honors officers at annual CLEAT convention with Officer of the Year awards

Governor Greg Abbott presented the Texas Officer of the Year Awards at the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) annual convention, recognizing law enforcement officers for their service in keeping Texas communities safe.


Texas announces inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference for February 2026

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott have announced the first Texas Women’s Leadership Conference, set for February 4-5, 2026 at the AT&T Center in Austin.


Governor Abbott honors first responders at annual Star Of Texas Awards

Governor Greg Abbott presented awards to peace officers, firefighters, and first responders at the 2025 Star Of Texas Awards ceremony in Austin.


Governor Abbott announces Lex Frieden Employment Award winners for supporting workers with disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the recipients of the 2025 Lex Frieden Employment Awards, recognizing Texas employers and individuals for their efforts in hiring and supporting people with disabilities.