News from July 2023
333 Gonyo Lane, Richmond sold on July 24
By Houston Daily | Jul 26, 2023
A property at 333 Gonyo Lane, Richmond was sold on July 24 by D R Horton Texas Ltd. and D R Horton Inc. for $92,470. The buyers were Charity Osahon and Osaigbovo Chris Omoregie.
6323 Big Oak Canyon Drive, Richmond purchased by Long T Pham
By Houston Daily | Jul 26, 2023
A property at 6323 Big Oak Canyon Drive, Richmond was sold on July 24 by Firas Al Saadi and Aliaa H Farag for $61,712. The buyer was Long T Pham.
2012 Meadow Lane, Richmond acquired by Walter L. Salyers Jr. and Deborah L Salyers
By Houston Daily | Jul 26, 2023
On July 24, Walter L. Salyers Jr. and Deborah L Salyers purchased a property at 2012 Meadow Lane, Richmond from Charles Allen and Carole Jo and Christopher Dale Kalkomey and Carole Jo Kalkomey Swain.
17503 Astrachan Road, Richmond sold on July 24
By Houston Daily | Jul 26, 2023
A property at 17503 Astrachan Road, Richmond was sold on July 24 by Owais Developments LLC for $581,020. The buyers were Series 16527 Oasis Glade and Bba Real Estate Management LLC.
Congressman Donalds: nuclear energy 'is an invaluable asset that we must utilize in order to efficiently power the future of our nation'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 26, 2023
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) once again vouched for nuclear energy after introducing 5 new bills as a part of his 2023-24 Nuclear Energy Package.
Abbott after signing $18B property tax cut package: 'That money belongs to hardworking Texans'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 26, 2023
On July 22, Gov. Greg Abbott signed an $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners into law, signaling the conclusion to one of the hottest issues state lawmakers tackled during the most recent legislative session.
Abbott: 'Texas will take the Biden administration all the way to the Supreme Court'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 26, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott remains defiant in his latest efforts to secure the southern border with Mexico – deploying floating barriers in the Rio Grande River – even as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit over the action.
City of Midland City Council met June 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 26, 2023
City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, June 27
City of Houston Planning Commission met June 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 26, 2023
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, June 22
Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met June 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 26, 2023
Harris County Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 21
Proposed DOI offshore wind leases may mean trouble for the Texas grid
By Bill Peacock | Jul 25, 2023
The Department of the Interior announced last week that it will hold its first offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico.
Interim Police Chief: 'Our goal at HISD PD is to recruit officers that support protecting and serving students, staff, and the community'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 25, 2023
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is looking for qualified police officers and is increasing the starting pay to join their team, according to a news release issued last week
Workplace Safety Screenings' move 'signifies our commitment to meeting the evolving needs' of clients, Trondsen says
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 25, 2023
Houston-based drug testing service Workplace Safety Screenings (WSS) has relocated to its new headquarters at 1130 Westmont Drive, just north of its previous location near the Port of Houston. The company made the transition on June 26, according to a news release.
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met June 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 25, 2023
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 21
Midland County Commissioners Court met June 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 25, 2023
Midland County Commissioners Court met Monday, June 26
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met June 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 25, 2023
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 21
'I must retire immediately': Banks resigns, Welsh named acting president of Texas A&M University
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 24, 2023
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp announced the departure of Dr. Katherine Banks as president of the university on July 21.
Guenther on Port Houston admin office relocation: 'This strategic decision has been made to accommodate our growing needs as an organization'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 24, 2023
Port Houston announced last week its plans to move its administrative office to Houston’s Fifth Ward neighborhood in what Executive Director Roger Guenther called “a strategic decision"
Former Texans DE Watt: 'This offseason has been as good as they can do for getting that thing back on track'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 24, 2023
The Houston Texans are slated to begin their 2023 Training Camp on July 26, and former defensive end J.J. Watt has a glowing assessment of the franchise’s eventful offseason.
Beauty queen Alzate: 'I feel so immensely grateful and honored to introduce myself as Miss Texas USA 2023'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 24, 2023
Crowned the new Miss Texas USA in her hometown of Houston on July 15, Lluvia Alzate described her victory as something she will remember for the rest of her life.