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1106 Bittersweet Drive, Pecan Grove sold on Sept. 30

On Sept. 30, Randell McCarble purchased a property at 1106 Bittersweet Drive, Pecan Grove from Hk Properties LLC.


17607 Sauki Lane, Richmond unloaded by Bret and Shiao-Pei S. Weathers

A property at 17607 Sauki Lane, Richmond was sold on Sept. 30 by Bret and Shiao-Pei S. Weathers for $154,920. The buyer was Ljeoma Uche.


3107 Double Lake Drive, Missouri City purchased by Elizabeth Leonida

A property at 3107 Double Lake Drive, Missouri City was sold on Sept. 30 by Andreina Ocando and Espinosa for $247,770. The buyer was Elizabeth Leonida.


NASA funds diversity initiatives at University of Houston with $1.2 million

NASA has allocated $1.2 million to the University of Houston (UH) to enhance diversity in STEM and aerospace engineering fields. This funding aims to tackle obstacles faced by historically underserved and underrepresented students.


Houston celebrates Hispanic heritage by honoring outstanding contributors

Mayor John Whitmire, in collaboration with the Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board, has commenced a month-long celebration of Hispanic culture and achievements by honoring individuals who have significantly contributed to the Houston Hispanic community.


Houston awards $130K in grants for arts tourism and disaster resilience

The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) has announced the allocation of $130,833 in grants to seven individuals and nonprofit organizations.


Houston mayor announces pay raises amid celebration of diversity

October 1, 2024 Houston Mayor John Whitmire has announced a series of initiatives and achievements in his latest update to the city's residents.


Poet Jericho Brown awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowship

Jericho Brown, a poet and writer, has been named one of the 2024 MacArthur Fellows. This recognition by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation honors Brown’s contributions to contemporary poetry and his ability to address complex societal issues through his work.


University partners with Harris County on sustainable energy initiative

University of Houston researchers are collaborating with the Harris County Office of County Administration’s Sustainability Office, the Harris County Energy Management Team, and other county staff to create a comprehensive baseline of energy use and energy-use intensity for county assets. Once established, this baseline will allow the team to track progress and assess the effectiveness of energy-saving measures over time. The goal is to reduce energy consumption, maximize savings, and increase the use of renewable and resilient energy sources in county-owned buildings and...


Daily Elementary principal Yasmeen Khaliq honored as HISD Star Educator

Yasmeen Khaliq, principal of Daily Elementary School, has been named this week’s HISD Star Educator. Khaliq's approach to education is characterized by her positive outlook and belief that every experience is a learning opportunity.


D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. sell 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg

A property at 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg was sold on Sept. 25 by D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. for $70,868. The buyers were Sohaila Lutfeali and Shehzad Karim.


4103 Houghton Court, Sugar Land acquired by Ronald Lee III and Bridgette Downey and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hill

On Sept. 25, Ronald Lee III and Bridgette Downey and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hill purchased a property at 4103 Houghton Court, Sugar Land from Sheryl Lynn Downey.


Newmark Homes Houston LLC unloads 15106 Oldtown Bridge Court, Four Corners

A property at 15106 Oldtown Bridge Court, Four Corners was sold on Sept. 25 by Newmark Homes Houston LLC for $370,210. The buyer was Chidi Emmanuel Emebo.


Gold Coast Equity LLC buys 8411 Spotsylvania Lane, Mission Bend

A property at 8411 Spotsylvania Lane, Mission Bend was sold on Sept. 25 by Maria A. Bitoun for $164,656. The buyer was Gold Coast Equity LLC.


1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street unloaded by Tri Pointe Homes Texas Inc.

On Sept. 25, Ghazi Jamil Shahin and Alva Rodriguez Shaiiin purchased a property at 1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street from Tri Pointe Homes Texas Inc.


Chi-An Sung and Sean Den acquire 3922 Felicia Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $196,684

On Sept. 25, Chi-An Sung and Sean Den purchased a property at 3922 Felicia Drive, Sugar Land from Perry Homes LLC.


14014 Kathi Lynn Lane, Sugar Land sold on Sept. 25

On Sept. 25, Ann Holden Cherie, Courtney Marie Holden and Marie Holden Courtney purchased a property at 14014 Kathi Lynn Lane, Sugar Land from Jackson Joseph Roy.


16422 Split Willow Drive, Four Corners unloaded by Dian Yu and Rui Wang

On Sept. 25, Zhao Jie Zhu and Zhi Lin purchased a property at 16422 Split Willow Drive, Four Corners from Dian Yu and Rui Wang.


1605 Paloma Ave., Richmond sold by Limited Liability Co. and Through Its Member 4321 Mt Vernon (trust)

On Sept. 26, Michael Alonzo Reyna purchased a property at 1605 Paloma Ave., Richmond from Limited Liability Co. and Through Its Member 4321 Mt Vernon (trust).


Harish Vemuri acquires 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond, appraised at $109,736

A property at 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond was sold on Sept. 26 by D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. for $109,736. The buyer was Harish Vemuri.