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University of Houston fosters entrepreneurship through innovative mentorship program

The Houston metropolitan area is recognized for its strong entrepreneurial environment, ranking third in the nation for Fortune 500 companies, according to Fortune.


University of Houston study links Miami's coastal sinking to urban development

Researchers from the University of Houston have uncovered significant coastal subsidence challenges in Miami, with a focus on urban development as a primary cause.


Fort Bend County home sales in week ending Jan. 18

There were 122 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Jan. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.


4615 Debras Trace Lane, Katy unloaded by Freeman Rhonda L.

A property at 4615 Debras Trace Lane, Katy was sold on Jan. 23 by Freeman Rhonda L. for $336,561. The buyers were Caleb Lawton and Sam Natica.


Daniel and Ashley Salvato unload 16629 Old Richmond Road, Sugar Land

A property at 16629 Old Richmond Road, Sugar Land was sold on Jan. 23 by Daniel and Ashley Salvato for $824,540. The buyer was Amanda Elias Sabha.


Rivema Investments LLC purchases 16702 Rippling Mill Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $156,910

On Jan. 23, Rivema Investments LLC purchased a property at 16702 Rippling Mill Drive, Sugar Land from Zafiro Enterprises LLC.


Tuma Gary D. and Patti Tuma sell 427 W. Alkire Lake Drive, Sugar Land

A property at 427 W. Alkire Lake Drive, Sugar Land was sold on Jan. 23 by Tuma Gary D. and Patti Tuma for $2.44 million. The buyers were Chowdhury Nazmul and Chowdhury Afroza.


Hodenfield Brianne Kristine purchases 1015 Goldfinch Ave., Sugar Land, appraised at $228,399

A property at 1015 Goldfinch Ave., Sugar Land was sold on Jan. 23 by Jones Monica M. for $228,399. The buyer was Hodenfield Brianne Kristine.


25622 Lockspur Drive, Richmond sold on Jan. 23

A property at 25622 Lockspur Drive, Richmond was sold on Jan. 23 by Simron Properties LP for $232,330. The buyer was Henry Phan Insurance Agency LLC.


Youhua Qian unloads 17315 Milrig Court, Richmond

A property at 17315 Milrig Court, Richmond was sold on Jan. 23 by Youhua Qian for $491,150. The buyers were Boqiang Liang, Yin Wang and CC CS-1.


Pun Deepa and Thapa Prabin acquire 2206 S. Belmont Drive, Richmond, appraised at $138,960

On Jan. 23, Pun Deepa and Thapa Prabin purchased a property at 2206 S. Belmont Drive, Richmond from Pun Deepa.


4114 Lilac Court, Stafford sold on Jan. 23

A property at 4114 Lilac Court, Stafford was sold on Jan. 23 by Bercher Jessica L., Jessica C. Lee and Bercher Corey A. for $218,120. The buyers were Archana Johnsen and Johnsen Erik.


Texas sets new records in employment growth under Governor Abbott

Texas has achieved new milestones in job creation, with record highs in total jobs, the number of Texans employed, and the size of its labor force, according to December 2024 employment data.


Governor Abbott appoints John Asel to Alamo Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Asel as the presiding officer of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA).


Lawmakers propose new act to tighten immigration oversight

Congressman Troy E. Nehls from Texas and Senator Jim Banks from Indiana have introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing congressional oversight over immigration policies.


Rep. Wesley Hunt seeks support for the POWER Act in tax package proposal

Yesterday, Congressman Wesley Hunt appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee to advocate for his proposed legislation, the POWER Act.


UH professor receives prestigious presidential award

Allison Master, an assistant professor at the University of Houston (UH), has been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.


Governor Abbott appoints Paul E. Mansur as Yoakum County criminal district attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paul E. Mansur as the new Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney.


Legislation seeks increased pension for Medal of Honor recipients

Today, a bipartisan effort was renewed in Washington, D.C., with Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) reintroducing the Medal of Honor Act.


Houston hosts annual postsecondary pathways conference with focus on education and workforce development

The 5th Annual Postsecondary Pathways Conference is set to take place on January 30, 2025, at the TMC Innovation Factory in Houston.