News from April 2024


Janie and John Arsizo purchase 13615 Greenway Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $58,726

On April 2, Janie and John Arsizo purchased a property at 13615 Greenway Drive, Sugar Land from Janie Arsizo.


Rajan Emma S., Saeed Ali and Aziz Rajan and Ali Rajan Saeed acquire 2718 Argos Drive, Missouri City, appraised at $194,950

A property at 2718 Argos Drive, Missouri City was sold on April 2 by Altaf Rajan for $194,950. The buyers were Rajan Emma S., Saeed Ali and Aziz Rajan and Ali Rajan Saeed.


University of Houston Research Reveals Pre-Collapse Monitoring of Kakhovka Dam, Ukraine

On April 3, 2024, new research conducted by the University of Houston sheds light on the events leading to the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine in 2023.The study, published in the journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment, reveals that the dam may have shown signs of deformation before its collapse. According to UH assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Pietro Milillo, "Through our analysis, we observed displacements characterizing different segments of the dam, up to two years prior to the actual collapse."The research team utilized...


Adriana Garcia acquires 4806 Cotter Lane, Rosenberg, appraised at $169,700

A property at 4806 Cotter Lane, Rosenberg was sold on March 28 by Elpidio Garcia for $169,700. The buyer was Adriana Garcia.


Home LLC (trustees) purchases 7515 Briar Run Court, Houston, appraised at $140,180

On March 28, Home LLC (trustees) purchased a property at 7515 Briar Run Court, Houston from Home Sfr Borrower LLC.


Disigno Development Group LLC acquires 15802 Ironfork Drive, Houston, appraised at $147,880

A property at 15802 Ironfork Drive, Houston was sold on March 28 by Shirley Smith and Gloria Lawson for $147,880. The buyer was Disigno Development Group LLC.


Tran Loc Vu, Tiffany Bao Tran and Bao Tran Tiffany purchase 7407 Willowcraft Drive, Houston, appraised at $129,272

A property at 7407 Willowcraft Drive, Houston was sold on March 28 by Hilda Mokwe Beverly for $129,272. The buyers were Tran Loc Vu, Tiffany Bao Tran and Bao Tran Tiffany.


Guardian Bridge Group LLC purchases 14603 Chase Village Drive, Houston, appraised at $187,320

On March 28, Guardian Bridge Group LLC purchased a property at 14603 Chase Village Drive, Houston from Tayna McAlister.


2027 Old Dixie Drive, Pecan Grove purchased by Remcy Japan Inc.

A property at 2027 Old Dixie Drive, Pecan Grove was sold on March 28 by Open House Texas Realty & Investments LLC for $218,970. The buyer was Remcy Japan Inc.


7115 Santa Rita Drive, Mission Bend acquired by Maredia Fayyaz Mustakali

On March 28, Maredia Fayyaz Mustakali purchased a property at 7115 Santa Rita Drive, Mission Bend from Newmark Homes Houston LLC.


15119 Sam St., Four Corners purchased by Yasmin Taylor

On March 28, Yasmin Taylor purchased a property at 15119 Sam St., Four Corners from HOA Phua and Linli Lee.


9519 Eaglewood Spring Drive, Four Corners purchased by Kimberly Kelley and Thomas Barkley

A property at 9519 Eaglewood Spring Drive, Four Corners was sold on March 28 by Kantun Luis E. and Elizabeth Kantun for $183,360. The buyers were Kimberly Kelley and Thomas Barkley.


'Texas offers hardworking Texans the freedom to aspire': Abbott praises continuous economic growth

Recently released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis indicates that the Texas economy is currently the fastest-growing in the U.S. This development, announced on April 2, was met with a positive response from Gov. Greg Abbott, as per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.


$3 Million Gift Funds New Scholarships for Working Students at the University of Houston

A new, $3 million gift has been announced to establish the Houston Works Scholarship Fund at the University of Houston, aimed at providing scholarship support to working junior and senior students in select majors. Senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at UH, Diane Chase, emphasized the importance of the gift, stating, “It is no secret that the University of Houston is home to hard working students, and that goes double for those Cougars holding down full-time jobs while taking classes.”The generous donation, funded by an anonymous donor, will provide...


Blanco no-hitter powers Astros' first win of 2024 season

The Houston Astros marked their fourth game of the nascent 2024 regular season with a significant achievement, presenting new manager Joe Espada with his inaugural victory. This win was accompanied by a notable distinction as starting pitcher Rodel Blanco registered a no-hitter – the first of the year in Major League Baseball (MLB) – during Houston's 10-0 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays. The match took place before an audience of 27,285 spectators at Minute Maid Park on April 1.


'Texas stands with survivors of sexual assault': Abbott proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

On April 1, Governor Greg Abbott acknowledged the commencement of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas. The Office of the Texas Governor released a statement affirming the state's commitment to supporting survivors of sexual assault.


HISD Raises Salaries for Special Education Teachers across the District

Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced a significant increase in salaries for Special Education teachers as part of its reimagined employee compensation plan. Starting from the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, the minimum salary for a Special Education teacher in HISD will be $80,000, while at New Education System (NES) campuses, it will be $86,000.Billy Solomon, Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at HISD, emphasized the district's commitment to providing support for students with special needs by stating, "HISD is steadfastly committed to ensuring...


Helping UH Students Harness Their Future

In a bid to support generations of young Texans in achieving their academic dreams, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) has been quietly delivering on its promise of making the college dream possible. The rodeo has dedicated over $600 million towards supporting Texas education, with nearly 20,000 rodeo scholarships valued at $275 million helping students pursue higher education.One of the beneficiaries of the HLSR scholarship program, Samiha Zaman, a senior at the University of Houston, shared, "Without the financial support, I would have been working a job to...