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3422 Brinton Trails Lane, Houston acquired by Marie Latshaw Katrina and Robert Anthony Chapa
A property at 3422 Brinton Trails Lane, Houston was sold on March 4 by Marie Young Susan for $307,770. The buyers were Marie Latshaw Katrina and Robert Anthony Chapa.
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City of Houston and METRO Collaborate to Repair Hazardous Road Conditions Along Westheimer
Houston, March 6, 2024 - Mayor John Whitmire and METRO have announced a joint effort to address hazardous road conditions along Westheimer Road, demonstrating a commitment to public safety and infrastructure improvements.Mayor Whitmire emphasized the importance of prioritizing the community's needs, stating, "Any decision we make to grow or change infrastructure will be initiated with a customer-first mindset and a responsibility to be good stewards of taxpayer resources." This sentiment underscores the city's dedication to enhancing mobility options and transit services...
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Mayor Whitmire to Appoint Independent Panel to Review HPD Suspended Cases
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has announced the appointment of an independent panel to review the Houston Police Department's handling of suspended cases. The decision aims to ensure transparency and maintain public trust in the wake of recent developments within the department."I trust and believe Police Chief Troy Finner is doing the best he can to manage the internal investigation, get to the bottom of it, and hold people accountable," Mayor Whitmire stated, expressing his confidence in the ongoing efforts within the department.Regarding the independent panel, Mayor...
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2419 Lawn Crest Drive, Houston sold by JOSEPH NEHA||SEBASTIAN JOEL
On Feb. 27, DAZ INVESTMENTS LLC purchased a property at 2419 Lawn Crest Drive, Houston from JOSEPH NEHA||SEBASTIAN JOEL.
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4706 E Ridge Creek Drive, Houston purchased by BUND JONATHAN
On Feb. 27, BUND JONATHAN purchased a property at 4706 E Ridge Creek Drive, Houston from GOLD COAST EQUITY LLC.
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Mayor Whitmire's Priorities and Achievements in Houston
Mayor John Whitmire of Houston has reiterated his focus on public safety and infrastructure as top priorities for the city. Expressing concern over the backlog of suspended cases in the Houston Police Department, Mayor Whitmire has directed Police Chief Troy Finner to address the issue with accountability in mind.In a statement, Mayor Whitmire highlighted his commitment to resolving disputes within the city, such as the recent tentative agreement reached with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association to end an eight-year contract deadlock. He emphasized his...
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Mayor Whitmire Appoints New City of Houston Housing Director
Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Michael C. Nichols as the City of Houston's next director of the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), pending approval from Houston City Council. Nichols, who previously served as the president and chief executive officer of the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, is set to succeed Keith Bynam, who recently retired after 32 years with the HCD, the last three as director."Mike Nichols is the right person to lead the City's housing department at the right time," Mayor Whitmire said. "I look forward to working...
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16406 Lonesome Quail Drive, Houston sold on Feb. 26
On Feb. 26, LANDRY TIMOTHY JOHN||JOHN LANDRY TIMOTHY||TIMOTHY JOHN LANDRY||LANDRY RYAN CHRISTOPHER||CHRISTOPHER LANDRY RYAN||RYAN CHRISTOPHER LANDRY purchased a property at 16406 Lonesome Quail Drive, Houston from LANDRY WILLINDA MARK||MARK LANDRY WILLINDA||WILLINDA MARK LANDRY||WILLINDA MARK LANDRY BURKHALTER||MARK LANDRY BURKHALTER WILLINDA||LANDRY BURKHALTER WILLINDA MARK||BURKHALTER WILLINDA MARK LANDRY appraised at $120,744.
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REAP TRACEY JANE||JANE REAP TRACEY||TRACEY JANE REAP TRACEY unloads 21407 Pebble Grove Court, Houston
A property at 21407 Pebble Grove Court, Houston was sold on Feb. 23 by REAP TRACEY JANE||JANE REAP TRACEY||TRACEY JANE REAP TRACEY for $215,528. The buyer was GRAHAM SHANNON||AYER SCOTT.
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RIGGS ROSALIND sells 16306 Hunting Dog Lane, Houston
A property at 16306 Hunting Dog Lane, Houston was sold on Feb. 23 by RIGGS ROSALIND for $16,984. The buyer was SMITH HOMER||MCDONALD DEDRA.
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16506 Quiet Quail Drive, Houston unloaded by BOND SOLUTIONS LLC
A property at 16506 Quiet Quail Drive, Houston was sold on Feb. 23 by BOND SOLUTIONS LLC for $117,330. The buyer was ONE POINT PROPERTIES LLC.
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ALLY PROPERTIES LLC unloads 7715 Sign St., Houston
A property at 7715 Sign St., Houston was sold on Feb. 23 by ALLY PROPERTIES LLC for $110,460. The buyer was LARIOS JOSE||MARIA DE LOURDES ALVARADO||DE LOURDES ALVARADO MARIA||LOURDES ALVARADO MARIA DE||ALVARADO MARIA DE LOURDES.
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16122 Rapidcreek Drive, Houston sold on Feb. 23
A property at 16122 Rapidcreek Drive, Houston was sold on Feb. 23 by PONCE IZA REBECCA for $102,088. The buyer was MARTINEZ MADISON KAYLEEN.
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8410 Quail Run Court, Houston sold on Feb. 23
On Feb. 23, LEVINE DIANA GLYNTON||GLYNTON LEVINE DIANA||DIANA GLYNTON LEVINE||LEVINE BERNADETTE EUDORA||EUDORA LEVINE BERNADETTE||BERNADETTE EUDORA LEVINE purchased a property at 8410 Quail Run Court, Houston from LEVINE MORRILL CECIL||CECIL LEVINE MORRILL||MORRILL CECIL LEVINE||LEVINE DIANA GLYNTON||GLYNTON LEVINE DIANA||DIANA GLYNTON LEVINE||LEVINE CUTHBERT GEORGE||GEORGE LEVINE CUTHBERT||CUTHBERT GEORGE LEVINE||LEVINE HENRY NATHANIEL||NATHANIEL LEVINE HENRY||HENRY NATHANIEL LEVINE||LEVINE BERNADETTE EUDORA||EUDORA LEVINE BERNADETTE||BERNADETTE EUDORA LEVINE appraised at $42,904.
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3422 Brinton Trails Lane, Houston sold on Feb. 22
A property at 3422 Brinton Trails Lane, Houston was sold on Feb. 22 by CHAU VAN DUONG||DUONG CHAU VAN||VAN DUONG CHAU||TRAN THI THUY HANG||HANG TRAN THI THUY||THUY HANG TRAN THI||THI THUY HANG TRAN for $307,770. The buyer was LEROY CLAYTON PETTIT||PETTIT LEROY CLAYTON||CLAYTON PETTIT LEROY.
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This Is Not Mayor Whitmire's First Rodeo!
Mayor John Whitmire, as he often says, "This is not my first rodeo," is actively tackling the challenges inherited at City Hall and remains committed to promoting government transparency, improving public safety, and solving problems. Six weeks into his role, the mayor is building a team of experienced public servants who share his vision of a stronger Houston. He is also working closely with Council Members to ensure constituent's needs are being met.Regarding the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Vice Mayor Pro Tem presented a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Whitmire,...
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OPINION: City of Houston fund accounting
The accounting for the City of Houston finances is broken down into a number of discreet “funds.” For the most part, these funds are required by law to be segregated and only limited amounts may be transferred from one fund to another one. In some cases, the funds are actual separate legal entities, while others are “divisions” of the City, which various laws require their finances to be accounted for separately.
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5738 Melanite Ave., Houston unloaded by CASTRO SOLORIO MIGUEL ANGEL||SOLORIO MIGUEL ANGEL CASTRO||QUINTERO LEIVA MARIA LOURDES||LEIVA MARIA LOURDES QUINTERO
A property at 5738 Melanite Ave., Houston was sold on Feb. 20 by CASTRO SOLORIO MIGUEL ANGEL||SOLORIO MIGUEL ANGEL CASTRO||QUINTERO LEIVA MARIA LOURDES||LEIVA MARIA LOURDES QUINTERO for $125,230. The buyer was CASTRO-SOLORIO ADRIAN||AGUIANO RODRIGUEZ GEORGINA||RODRIGUEZ GEORGINA AGUIANO.
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8210 Summer Quail Drive, Houston purchased by KHAN GAVIN NAZIM
A property at 8210 Summer Quail Drive, Houston was sold on Feb. 16 by KHAN GERALD for $114,070. The buyer was KHAN GAVIN NAZIM.
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OPINION: Why is the City of Houston always short of money? – Part I
As many of you know, I have been closely following the City of Houston’s finances for nearly two decades. Over that time, the City of Houston has been chronically short of money to fund basic municipal services. One major result of this has been a historic underfunding of infrastructure. The most glaring example of this can be seen in the condition of our streets.