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9223 Windswept Grove Drive, Four Corners sold on Oct. 9

On Oct. 9, SIERRA GUSTAVO ADOLFO PERTUZ||SILVA CLAUDIA YANET MORAN purchased a property at 9223 Windswept Grove Drive, Four Corners from PERRY HOMES LLC.


NEXUS SDIRA LLC||NGUYEN PHAN||K&K INVEST LLC unloads 11823 Amblewood Drive, Meadows Place

On Oct. 9, GOLLER JON BRADLEY purchased a property at 11823 Amblewood Drive, Meadows Place from NEXUS SDIRA LLC||NGUYEN PHAN||K&K INVEST LLC.


MUMPHORD-MCADOO DEBORAH J||MUMPHORD MCADOO DEBORAH J unloads 9714 McMahon Court, Sienna Plantation

A property at 9714 McMahon Court, Sienna Plantation was sold on Oct. 9 by MUMPHORD-MCADOO DEBORAH J||MUMPHORD MCADOO DEBORAH J for $229,928. The buyer was LOVE ISHENIA Y.


Abbott orders all Texas flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Hamas attack victims

Citing Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code, Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags on all state buildings, facilities, and offices to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives in Palestinian militant group Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel. According to the governor, American citizens are counted among the fatalities.


Results of transit survey

A little over 800 readers took the transit survey I sent out last week. Let’s start with a bit about who answered the survey because this certainly was not a scientifically selected sample. The two largest partisan groups were Independents at 35% and “mostly Republican” at 30%. Another 22% identified as “strong Republican” with 12% either “mostly Democrat” or “strong Democrat.” 73% live in the City of Houston and 93% in the Houston region. Virtually all of those living in the City plan to vote in the November election.


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Sept. 12

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


Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Sept. 12

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 12


Professional Janitorial Services Houston announces promotion of new human resources manager

Professional Janitorial Services Houston has recently announced the promotion of Fabiola Garcia to the position of human resources manager. Garcia, who previously served as an employee relations specialist, expressed great gratitude for the opportunity and is eager to take on the new responsibilities and challenges that come with her new role.


Survivors With Voices to host Houston conference: ‘We will dive into healing’

Survivors With Voices, a national domestic violence nonprofit, will host a two-day conference in Houston on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14, called “Divorcing Your Dysfunction.” Survivors With Voices Founder Alissa R. Jones believes the theme of “collateral damage” will resonate with attendees of the conference.


Houston Police Department increases presence, visibility in wake of Israel-Hamas conflict

The Houston Police Department (HPD) has announced an increase in its efforts to protect synagogues, churches, and other houses of worship in the wake of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas. The department stated that it will boost its presence and visibility around religious institutions to ensure their safety.


Mexican low-cost airline announces new Houston-Querétaro leg

Mexican low-cost airline Viva Aerobus has announced plans to launch a new route between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston and Querétaro City, Mexico, starting in early December. The nonstop route is part of the airline's expansion efforts into the United States.


Montgomery County sheriff's deputies arrest ExxonMobil exec for sexual assault

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has arrested and charged David Scott, an executive with ExxonMobil, with sexual assault. The arrest was made on October 5th after deputies responded to a call at a LaQuinta Inn in Magnolia, Texas, where a female reported being sexually assaulted by a male in one of the rooms.


Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Sept. 11

Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Monday, Sept. 11


Fifty Houston area entrepreneurs benefit from Clark Construction’s small business development program

Clark Construction Group has announced the launch of its Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) in the Greater Houston area, benefiting over fifty local small business owners and leaders. The program is aimed at nurturing and guiding small and diverse businesses, and it complements the firm's SDBE15 initiative. Clark Construction Group has a long history of delivering landmark projects in Houston and throughout Texas, including the William P. Hobby Airport New East Concourse and Main Terminal Expansion, 1500 Louisiana Avenue, and the George Bush International Airport Federal...


ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries forge partership to lead the way in carbon capture and storage solutions

ExxonMobil's Senior Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions, Matt Crocker, recently discussed the company's efforts in carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, and cleaner fuels in a recent appearance on the ARC Energy Ideas podcast. ExxonMobil released a fact sheet outlining comprehensive solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in heavy industries.


Abbott affirms Texas's support for Israel after Hamas attacks, boosts security at Jewish synagogues, schools

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has expressed his unwavering support for Israel after the country experienced a surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas. In a press release on October 9th, Abbott condemned the acts of violence and offered complete support to the Israeli and Jewish communities. He stated, "I firmly denounce the act of war against Israeli citizens and Americans in Israel and support Israel’s right to defend itself from these barbaric attacks."


Success On The Spectrum to host Autism Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 21: 'Come play with us!'

Success On The Spectrum, the nation's leading Autism Treatment franchise, will host its sixth annual Autism Carnival in Southwest Houston on Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public event, dedicated to fostering a sensory-friendly and inclusive environment for children of all ages and abilities, has become a tradition for the local community.


U.S. population and immigration

I regularly see on social media and some pundits on the mainstream media make fantastic claims about the number of immigrates coming to our country. While there is no doubt that the cartels have devised a scheme to manipulate our asylum laws resulting in a surge in immigrants over the last two years, in the longer term, the effect of immigration has been remarkably stable.


As epicenter of human trafficking crisis, Texas’ largest city needs pro-law enforcement leadership

In recent years, major cities across the country have struggled to get rising crime under control. In major metro areas like Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, crime rates remain elevated above pre-pandemic levels, and Houston – the nation’s 4th largest city – is no exception.


Abbott announces launch of Texas Small Business Credit Initiative

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the launch of the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative (TSBCI) and has invited all financial institutions in the state to participate. The application period for participation will begin on October 9th and run through December 9th. Loan enrollment is set to commence on January 15, 2024.