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On April 3, Sabiha Soofi and KS & Ss Family Trust purchased a property at 1246 Birchstone Drive, Missouri City from Khurram and Sabiha Soofi.

5023 Berkshire Court, Sugar Land sold by Cenaria Ra'Nelle and Takado Dione Watie, Waite Cenaria Ra'Nelle and Dione Waite Takado

A property at 5023 Berkshire Court, Sugar Land was sold on April 3 by Cenaria Ra'Nelle and Takado Dione Watie, Waite Cenaria Ra'Nelle and Dione Waite Takado for $347,314. The buyers were JR Gary Merritt and Merritt Katrina B.

16423 Beewood Glen Drive, Sugar Land acquired by Ahfaz and Naseem Fatima Khan and Ak & NK Family Trust

A property at 16423 Beewood Glen Drive, Sugar Land was sold on April 3 by Ahfaz and Naseem Fatima Khan for $101,064. The buyers were Ahfaz and Naseem Fatima Khan and Ak & NK Family Trust.

17314 Pentland Court, Richmond acquired by Micheal Keith and Helen Marguerite Turner

On April 3, Micheal Keith and Helen Marguerite Turner purchased a property at 17314 Pentland Court, Richmond from Micheal Keith and Helen Marguerite Turner.

11118 Fermill Court, Richmond sold by Letmar Homes of Texas Land and Construction Ltd., US Home LLC and US Home Corp.

A property at 11118 Fermill Court, Richmond was sold on April 3 by Letmar Homes of Texas Land and Construction Ltd., US Home LLC and US Home Corp. for $303,400. The buyers were Tanya Bailey and Craig R Giordano.

16607 Quail Run Drive, Houston unloaded by Velma Louise Hogue

On April 3, Torrence L Kimble purchased a property at 16607 Quail Run Drive, Houston from Velma Louise Hogue.

Guiping Zhong and Guonan Chen unload 5606 Lycomb Drive, Houston

A property at 5606 Lycomb Drive, Houston was sold on April 3 by Guiping Zhong and Guonan Chen for $51,070. The buyers were Mei Peng and Xun Wang.

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Board Of Pilot Commissioners For Galveston County Ports

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason Keeling and reappointed Arden “Trey” Hill, III to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Galveston County Ports for terms set to expire on February 1, 2028. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Elizabeth Cross and reappointed Terrilyn Tarlton-Shannon for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the piloting of vessels on navigable streams wholly or partially located in the board’s jurisdiction.Jason Keeling, an entrepreneur and real estate broker, is a committee member of the Galveston...

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Specialty Courts Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jarvis Anderson, Elizabeth Rainey, and Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor’s Office and makes funding recommendations to the criminal justice division regarding best practices.Jarvis Anderson, the chief adult probation officer of Bexar County, expressed his dedication to the council, stating, "I am honored to continue serving on the Specialty Courts Advisory Council and contributing...

Luttrell, Correa Introduce Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) have introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing border security operations through the integration of new and advanced technologies.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of staying ahead of evolving threats, stating, "As cartels and foreign adversary operations become more sophisticated amidst the ongoing border crisis, the United States must deploy the latest and most advanced technologies available to our...

University of Houston Researchers Confirm Ozone & Particulates Are Issues in San Antonio Air

University of Houston Researchers Confirm Ozone & Particulates Are Issues in San Antonio AirIn a groundbreaking study, University of Houston researchers have confirmed that air pollution levels in the San Antonio area exceed federal limits, leading to the city receiving a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency non-attainment designation. The research, which also examined air quality in Dallas and Houston, revealed unique challenges facing each city.Lead researcher Jimmy Flynn expressed, "This was the first time we deployed our mobile air-quality laboratory to the San...

Dosetta Cavaness Mitchell and William Mitchell Jr. acquire 8615 Halls Retreat Court, Sienna Plantation, appraised at $604,160

On April 1, Dosetta Cavaness Mitchell and William Mitchell Jr. purchased a property at 8615 Halls Retreat Court, Sienna Plantation from Ann and Wook Kim.

Darren and Carrie Espey purchase 2702 Cedar Lake, Richmond, appraised at $693,180

A property at 2702 Cedar Lake, Richmond was sold on April 1 by Mehaffey George P., Connie B Mehaffey, B Mehaffey Connie and Mehaffey Constance B. for $693,180. The buyers were Darren and Carrie Espey.

Catherine Rejane Mifsud unloads 2811 Pineleaf Drive, Sugar Land

A property at 2811 Pineleaf Drive, Sugar Land was sold on April 1 by Catherine Rejane Mifsud for $210,135. The buyer was Open House Texas Realty & Investments LLC.

James Harrel and Katherine Harrell purchase 32014 Wendt Park Trace, Fulshear, appraised at $540,840

On April 1, James Harrel and Katherine Harrell purchased a property at 32014 Wendt Park Trace, Fulshear from National Transfer Services LLC.

3710 Twin Forks Circle, Missouri City acquired by Daniel Villareal Jr. and Ailia Kendal Villareal

A property at 3710 Twin Forks Circle, Missouri City was sold on April 1 by Perr Homes LLC for $782,190. The buyers were Daniel Villareal Jr. and Ailia Kendal Villareal.

4723 Mardell Manor Court, Katy unloaded by Michele Elizabeth Krenek

On April 1, Michelle Houston Simpson purchased a property at 4723 Mardell Manor Court, Katy from Michele Elizabeth Krenek.

Governor Abbott Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Advanced Manufacturing Training Center In Brownsville

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the groundbreaking of Texas A&M University’s South Texas Workforce Development Project advanced manufacturing training facility near the Port of Brownsville and lauded the state’s efforts to bring high-quality training programs to hardworking Texans.“This new state-of-the-art facility here at the Port of Brownsville will train Texans to lead the workforce of tomorrow,” said Governor Abbott. “Students here will be prepared for in-demand jobs and receive hands-on instruction on real-world projects that are often encountered by workers...

Texas Economy Again Expands Faster Than Nation

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ continuing economic expansion as new data recently released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the Texas economy again growing faster than the nation as a whole. In the fourth quarter of 2023, real gross domestic product (GDP) for Texas grew at an annual rate of 5.0%, well ahead of the U.S. for the sixth quarter in a row."Texas is again outpacing the nation in economic expansion and job growth thanks to the best business climate and the strongest workforce in America," said Governor Abbott."Across every region of this...

Governor Abbott Reappoints Jay Riskind to Texas Public Finance Authority