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Texas military bases contribute $151B to state economy
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the state's economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs across various communities. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), which analyzed the economic impact of military installations within Texas.
Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has amended the severe weather disaster declaration originally issued on April 30, 2024. The proclamation, which has been previously amended multiple times in May and June, addresses the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024. These events included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts that caused significant property damage and loss of life across numerous counties in Texas.
HISD announces critical shortage campus hiring event for June
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Critical Shortage Campus Hiring Event on Tuesday, June 18, from 12 – 3 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
McCaul votes to improve servicemembers' quality of life with FY25 NDAA
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has voted in favor of the Servicemembers Quality Of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
HISD dual-credit seniors receive associate degrees at HCC ceremony
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Days after receiving their high school diplomas, HISD dual-credit seniors accepted their associate degrees or professional certificates at Houston Community College’s (HCC) 2024 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, June 13.
Rep. Nehls supports NDAA with focus on military readiness
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has issued a statement following his vote in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemembers Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The legislation aims to enhance military strength, improve servicemembers' quality of life, and provide necessary tools and resources to address global threats.
House passes FY25 National Defense Authorization Act
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation passed in the House with a vote of 217-199.
Houston ISD reports substantial gains in latest STAAR exam results
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Preliminary results for the 2023-2024 STAAR Exams indicate that Houston Independent School District (HISD) students have made significant progress in most tested subjects and grade levels. In particular, HISD students showed substantial gains in four of five End of Course Exams: Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and US History. In some instances, proficiency levels have surpassed those recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leticia and Leticia Deyanira Mireles and Jose Alfredo Alvarado buy 5027 Ridge Manor Drive, Houston
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
A property at 5027 Ridge Manor Drive, Houston was sold on June 11 by Pamela Jackson for $10,248. The buyers were Leticia and Leticia Deyanira Mireles and Jose Alfredo Alvarado.
16303 Clearmont Drive, Houston sold by Shall Mean Emilio Martinez
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
On June 11, Hiram Clarke Investments LLC purchased a property at 16303 Clearmont Drive, Houston from Shall Mean Emilio Martinez.
11230 Overland Trail Drive, Richmond sold on June 11
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
On June 11, Krishna Prabha Venugopa purchased a property at 11230 Overland Trail Drive, Richmond from Jose De Jesus Sanchez Diaz.
2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg sold on June 11
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
On June 11, Fatoumata Diarra-Diawara and Sidy M. and Fatoumata Diarra- Diawara purchased a property at 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg from D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd.
3709 Ave. R, Rosenberg unloaded by Tracy Christopher and Charlotte Ogle Edwards and Charlotte Ogle Bourgeois
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
On June 11, Jennifer Thames and Gregory Hansen Hester purchased a property at 3709 Ave. R, Rosenberg from Tracy Christopher and Charlotte Ogle Edwards and Charlotte Ogle Bourgeois.
4506 Sedgewood Drive, Rosenberg sold on June 11
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
On June 11, Oketoun Ayodele Akobi and Olutola Akobi of Fort Bend County Texas purchased a property at 4506 Sedgewood Drive, Rosenberg from Long Lake Ltd. A.
235 Floral Bluff Court, Rosenberg sold by Shannon Nelson
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
A property at 235 Floral Bluff Court, Rosenberg was sold on June 11 by Shannon Nelson for $224,000. The buyers were Jose Degwitz and Maritza Carolina Loyo, Jose Agustin Degwitz and Loyo Maritza Arolina S Di.
13207 Rosstown Drive, Sugar Land acquired by Milcah and McIlcah Gessesse Assefa and Edomias Geremew Desta
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
On June 11, Milcah and McIlcah Gessesse Assefa and Edomias Geremew Desta purchased a property at 13207 Rosstown Drive, Sugar Land from D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd.
Prudencio V. Pru V. and Filipinas O. Sison Pru V. sell 4203 Monarch Drive, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
On June 11, Pru V. and Filipinas Olegario Sison and Sison Family the (revocable living trust) purchased a property at 4203 Monarch Drive, Sugar Land from Prudencio V. Pru V. and Filipinas O. Sison Pru V.
1118 Lake Estates Drive, Sugar Land sold on June 11
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
On June 11, Prabhjit Singh and Kiranpreet Kaur purchased a property at 1118 Lake Estates Drive, Sugar Land from Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. a Texas Ltd. Partnership, Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. and US Horne LLC.
Vikas and Sahana Singh sell 3910 Glenmist Court, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
A property at 3910 Glenmist Court, Sugar Land was sold on June 11 by Vikas and Sahana Singh for $449,260. The buyer was Kristin McCalip.
Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. and More Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. unload 23203 Claressa Court, Katy
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
A property at 23203 Claressa Court, Katy was sold on June 11 by Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. and More Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. for $347,384. The buyers were Robert and Robert William and Cindy Marie McDonald.