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News from 2023
Salon Freedom Holdings makes inroads into Texas market: 'Houston will be a key market for us'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On. Aug 14, Denver-based Salon Freedom Holdings announced the opening of nine Sola Salon branches in Houston after acquiring them from their previous owner. According to a press release, the move marks the company’s first foray into Texas after setting up businesses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
Venterra appoints new CFO: 'Venterra welcomes a visionary leader who will fortify our financial foundation and help drive high quality growth'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
Houston-headquartered Venterra Realty recently named Pamela Higdon as its new chief financial officer (CFO). A certified public accountant (CPA) by profession, Higdon will be tasked with overseeing Venterra’s financial strategy.
Greentown Labs appoints new Houston general manager and senior vice president: 'We are thrilled to have Timmeko joining our leadership team'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
Houston-based climatech incubator Greentown Labs named Timmeko Moore Love its inaugural Houston general manager and senior vice president (SVP) on Aug. 9. Love will be tasked with overseeing Greentown Houston's business operations, team expansion, and the growth of its current membership base.
SCS Technologies CEO Johnson: 'SCS Technologies takes immense pride in our partnership with One Tree Planted'
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 7, Houston and Big Spring, Texas-based carbon dioxide and compression and measurement systems provider SCS Technologies announced it has formed a partnership with non-profit organization One Tree Planted to plant one million trees within the next seven years. The company has planted more than 5,000 trees to date.
Rice University to host gala celebrating Baker Institute for Public Policy
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
Former U.S. Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger, James Baker, and Hillary Clinton will attend a gala celebrating the 30th anniversary of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy on Oct. 26. Baker, who served under Pres. George H.W. Bush from 1989 to 1992, is the namesake of the nonpartisan, data-driven think tank.
Gov. Abbott: 'Today, I am signing a law that will ensure more than $18 billion in property tax cuts—the largest property tax cut in Texas history'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ceremoniously signed the $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners into law during an event in the Houston suburb of New Caney on Aug. 9, nearly three weeks after he officially signed it into law. The package will deliver the provide property tax cut in Texas history.
Needville Little League: 'For the first time in the 60-year history of our local Little League, our 12-year-old All-Star baseball team has advanced to the Little League Baseball World Series'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 8, Needville Little League (NLL) defeated a team from Louisiana 5-3 to capture the Southwest Region Championship and advance to the Little League World Series (LLWS) in Williamsport, PA. This is the second year in a row that a Houston team advanced to the LLWS.
Houston becomes first U.S. UNICEF Child Friendly City
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 9, the City of Houston on Aug. 9 earned the distinction of being the first U.S. city to be designated a UNICEF Child Friendly City, just three days before International Youth Day. According to a press release, Houston is now part of a group that includes more than 40 countries and 3,500 municipalities.
First Citizens Bank's Middle Market Banking arranges $58 million financing for Tanger Houston
By Ashley Haley | Aug 16, 2023
First Citizens Bank revealed on Aug. 1 that their Middle Market Banking division has successfully orchestrated $58 million in financing for Tanger Houston, an open-air outlet center situated in Texas City, according to a press release. This outlet center caters to a vibrant Texas metropolitan region and will benefit from the financial arrangement facilitated by First Citizens Bank.
Abbott helps UT System, MD Anderson announce partnership to build new campus hospital
By Ashley Haley | Aug 16, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott helped the University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents on Aug. 14 deliver an announcement of a partnership between UT Austin, the flagship campus, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to construct a new campus hospital in the state capital, according to a press release.
15923 Cardono Lane, Houston sold by Tara Properties LLC
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 14, Syed Hasan and Tayaba Jamal purchased a property at 15923 Cardono Lane, Houston from Tara Properties LLC.
Harkor Homes LLC unloads 7419 Gatebriar Court, Houston
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 14, Tree House Real Estate LLC purchased a property at 7419 Gatebriar Court, Houston from Harkor Homes LLC.
15914 Pryor Drive, Houston acquired by Shahreyar Ahmad and Annie Chauhan
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
A property at 15914 Pryor Drive, Houston was sold on Aug. 14 by Sirva Relocation Credit LLC for $132,580. The buyers were Shahreyar Ahmad and Annie Chauhan.
Eli Ibarra and Kelly Hoang buy 8206 Creek Glen Drive, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
A property at 8206 Creek Glen Drive, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 14 by Olivia Thy Hoang and Ibarra Ibarra for $325,644. The buyers were Eli Ibarra and Kelly Hoang.
Bhanu Kiran Prathuri acquires 27826 Arbury Crest Court, Katy, appraised at $329,120
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 14, Bhanu Kiran Prathuri purchased a property at 27826 Arbury Crest Court, Katy from Westin Homes and Properties LP and Texas Tfr Properties LLC.
Eugenia Wai-Ting and John Richard Tezak purchase 1710 Breezy Bend Drive, Katy, appraised at $409,600
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
A property at 1710 Breezy Bend Drive, Katy was sold on Aug. 14 by Susan Mulcahy for $409,600. The buyers were Eugenia Wai-Ting and John Richard Tezak.
20419 Wild View Court, Katy unloaded by Sanjay Kumar and Rekha Kumari
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
A property at 20419 Wild View Court, Katy was sold on Aug. 14 by Sanjay Kumar and Rekha Kumari for $290,420. The buyers were Sanjay Kumar and Rekha Kumari.
27618 Meeks Bay Court, Katy unloaded by Raven N. and Aubrey J. Thomas
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 14, Gettridge Geraldine and Nya Booker purchased a property at 27618 Meeks Bay Court, Katy from Raven N. and Aubrey J. Thomas.
6339 Deep Canyon Drive, Katy sold by Pulte Homes of Texas LP and Pulte Nevada I LLC
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 14, James C. Callahan Jr. purchased a property at 6339 Deep Canyon Drive, Katy from Pulte Homes of Texas LP and Pulte Nevada I LLC.
17319 Winfield Square, Richmond acquired by Ivan Molina
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2023
A property at 17319 Winfield Square, Richmond was sold on Aug. 14 by Romel Rubio for $205,370. The buyer was Ivan Molina.