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Public purchases 25002 Castle Peak Court, Katy, appraised at $584,000

A property at 25002 Castle Peak Court, Katy was sold on Aug. 7 by Willie Funderburk for $584,000. The buyer was Public.


15611 Evergreen Grove Drive, Mission Bend acquired by Kevin Hernandez and Eduardo A. Vicen

On Aug. 7, Kevin Hernandez and Eduardo A. Vicen purchased a property at 15611 Evergreen Grove Drive, Mission Bend from Hadgu Abraha Welderufael and Leterberhan Kidane Lijam.


6614 Trigate Drive, Houston sold on Aug. 7

A property at 6614 Trigate Drive, Houston was sold on Aug. 7 by Concepcion Zelaya for $215,690. The buyers were Estefanny D. and Rubidia Maria Genoveva Guzman and Jacqueline Johanna Pineda.


15315 Appleridge Drive, Houston purchased by Jesus Santana Nambo

On Aug. 7, Jesus Santana Nambo purchased a property at 15315 Appleridge Drive, Houston from Van Thu Pham and Gam Thi Hong Le.


2022 Creek Valley Lane, Sugar Land sold by Graebel Relocation Services Worldwide Inc.

A property at 2022 Creek Valley Lane, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 7 by Graebel Relocation Services Worldwide Inc. for $183,753. The buyers were Premchand and Latha Kolla.


Jackson and Lisa Regas purchase 4127 Kitchen Hill Lane, Sugar Land, appraised at $183,590

On Aug. 7, Jackson and Lisa Regas purchased a property at 4127 Kitchen Hill Lane, Sugar Land from Jacqueline and Neirilane S. Gauthier.


George Alphonsa sells 2206 Summer Bay Court, Sugar Land

A property at 2206 Summer Bay Court, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 7 by George Alphonsa for $281,947. The buyers were George Pooven and George John Mathew and George Anuh Teresa.


Jing Hui Chen and Mei Rong Song sell 5403 Oakville Court, Sugar Land

A property at 5403 Oakville Court, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 7 by Jing Hui Chen and Mei Rong Song for $702,337. The buyers were Salama Sidahmed and Tarig Mohamed.


8206 Creek Glen Drive, Sugar Land purchased by Olivia Thy Hoang

On Aug. 7, Olivia Thy Hoang purchased a property at 8206 Creek Glen Drive, Sugar Land from Olivia Thy Hoang and Olivia Hoang Trust U./T./A.


Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met June 7

Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, June 7


Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met July 11

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, July 11


Rice University president on new AD hire: 'We're proud to hire someone with [McClelland's] experience and success'

Rice University has a new director of athletics in Tommy McClelland, whose first official day on the job is slated for Aug. 14, according to a July 25 press release. The Owls hired McClelland from Vanderbilt University, where he’ll soon vacate the deputy athletic director position for the private research university in Houston.


Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met July 10

Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, July 10


Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met July 10

Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Monday, July 10


Brazoria County sheriff on former sheriff's passing: 'He exemplified the true essence of a law enforcement officer'

Brazoria County is mourning the loss of former sheriff and judge Emory Joseph “E.J.” King, who died on Aug. 1 at the age of 79. According to an Aug. 2 Facebook post on the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) page, Sheriff Leonard “Bo” Stallman remembered his predecessor for “his unwavering commitment to public service and his immeasurable contributions.”


Houston Fire Chief named Metropolitan Fire Chief of the Year

Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña was named 2023 Metropolitan Fire Chief of the Year late last month by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as well as earned a seat on the 2023 Metro Executive Board, according to a tweet by the City of Houston.


The Sanders Hand to host thrift shop opening

The Sanders Hand, a nonprofit organization based in Houston, will host a grand opening for its Young Billionaire Club Thrift Shop from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Hosted through the organization’s Young Billionaire Club program, CEO Sebastian Sanders hopes that this endeavor will help at-risk youth get financially educated.


Texas A&M Chancellor Sharp comments on school controversies

Texas A&M University System Chanceller John Sharp penned an editorial that was distributed to numerous media outlets in which he addressed the alleged controversies surrounding a former journalism program hire and a pharmacy professor. Last week, Texas A&M University System Chanceller John Sharp issued an editorial that was distributed to numerous media outlets in which he addressed the alleged controversies surrounding a former journalism program hire and a pharmacy professor.


Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met July 6

Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Thursday, July 6


Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met July 5

Brays Oaks Management District Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, July 5