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Governor Abbott announces Small Business Summit set for August in Big Lake
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Big Lake on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Cedar Park earns all four 'Friendly Texas' certifications including new tourism designation
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
The City of Cedar Park has become the third community in Texas to achieve all four “Friendly Texas” certifications, which include Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas, Digital Media Friendly Texas, and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of expected tropical storm
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of a tropical weather system forecasted to affect the Texas Gulf Coast starting Friday.
Texas awards $3.6 million grant to ACC for semiconductor manufacturing lab
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Austin Community College District (ACC) has received a $3.6 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to develop an advanced semiconductor manufacturing lab and a precision welding program at its Round Rock Campus in East...
Abbott signs bills targeting squatting on private property in Texas
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed two new bills into law aimed at addressing squatting on private property in Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints Brent Morgan to Midland County district court
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brent Morgan to serve as judge of the 318th Judicial District Court in Midland County.
Governor Abbott appoints Michelle Mangum-Merendino to Liberty County judicial post
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michelle Mangum-Merendino as Judge of the 75th Judicial District Court in Liberty County.
Governor Abbott appoints Amy Wren as district attorney for Angelina County
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amy Wren as the District Attorney of the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County.
Texas sets employment records as job growth outpaces national average
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Texas has set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of residents employed, according to July labor market data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Governor Abbott calls special session with focus on disaster relief and key legislative issues
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has called for a second special legislative session in Texas, beginning at noon on Friday, August 15.
Texas set for $750 million USDA facility targeting New World screwworm
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins have announced a $750 million investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a new Domestic Sterile Screwworm Production Facility in Edinburg, Texas.
University of Houston launches Wayhaven AI coach for student mental health support
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
The University of Houston is introducing Wayhaven, an artificial intelligence-driven wellness coach, to support student mental health services on campus.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19
City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 19
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19
Wesley E. Blackman and Kathleen D. Cook buy 36615 Maverick Road, Simonton
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
On Aug. 15, Wesley E. Blackman and Kathleen D. Cook purchased a property at 36615 Maverick Road, Simonton from Teri Gregory and Teri M Breckenridge.
127 Wilkins Crossing, New Territory sold by Shan LI
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
A property at 127 Wilkins Crossing, New Territory was sold on Aug. 15 by Shan LI for $270,134. The buyer was Qiyu LI.
2504 Rose Bay Drive, Pearland sold on Aug. 15
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
On Aug. 15, Aamir Ali and Mazna Ayub Hasnie purchased a property at 2504 Rose Bay Drive, Pearland from Ma Hasnie LLC.