Houston Daily

News from August 2024


1939 Gray Slate Drive, Missouri City purchased by Paulina A. Rocha Salas and Ezequiel Cepeda

A property at 1939 Gray Slate Drive, Missouri City was sold on Aug. 12 by Henry Richard and Susanne D. Miller for $167,110. The buyers were Paulina A. Rocha Salas and Ezequiel Cepeda.


3217 Continental Drive, Missouri City sold by Steven and Sharon T. Diamond

On Aug. 12, Dayang Dai purchased a property at 3217 Continental Drive, Missouri City from Steven and Sharon T. Diamond.


8603 Beringer Drive, Richmond acquired by Daniel James and Brandy Pittman

On Aug. 12, Daniel James and Brandy Pittman purchased a property at 8603 Beringer Drive, Richmond from National Residential and Services Inc.


17302 Fechser Lane, Richmond purchased by Vipul and Swati Gupta

A property at 17302 Fechser Lane, Richmond was sold on Aug. 12 by Neusa Goho and Fernando Galiano for $325,000. The buyers were Vipul and Swati Gupta.


Judy Ratcliff Battiste and The Battiste Asset Management (trust) acquire 1934 Golden Creek Lane, Richmond, appraised at $250,280

A property at 1934 Golden Creek Lane, Richmond was sold on Aug. 12 by Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. for $250,280. The buyers were Judy Ratcliff Battiste and The Battiste Asset Management (trust).


17511 Aldenwilds Lane, Richmond purchased by Oswaldo Espinola Gonzalez and Lucero Esperanza Lopez Villalbazo

On Aug. 12, Oswaldo Espinola Gonzalez and Lucero Esperanza Lopez Villalbazo purchased a property at 17511 Aldenwilds Lane, Richmond from Tri Pointe Homes Texas Inc.


Sfr Borrower 2022-1 LLC and Limited Liability Co. sell 17214 Endel Way, Richmond

On Aug. 12, Gustavo Jesus Gomez Ocampo and Irma Lemus purchased a property at 17214 Endel Way, Richmond from Sfr Borrower 2022-1 LLC and Limited Liability Co.


10906 Glenrothers Drive, Richmond purchased by Konduri Lakshmi Narayana, Amitha Konduri and Konduri Family (living trust)

A property at 10906 Glenrothers Drive, Richmond was sold on Aug. 12 by Konduri Lakshmi Narayana and Amitha Konduri for $286,952. The buyers were Konduri Lakshmi Narayana, Amitha Konduri and Konduri Family (living trust).


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Few practices are as infamous in the annals of medical history as bloodletting. This once common procedure, used for centuries, often did more harm than good, weakening patients to the point where their bodies could no longer fight off the diseases they were supposed to cure.


Luttrell joins HSI Houston office for anti-human trafficking panel

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) met with the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston Office, along with representatives from local schools, law enforcement, and community organizations, to participate in a panel discussion focused on combatting human trafficking and child exploitation. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders dedicated to addressing the ongoing challenges posed by human trafficking in the community.


UH researchers develop innovative technique in X-ray phase contrast imaging

Researchers at the University of Houston have unveiled a significant advancement in X-ray imaging technology that promises improvements across medical diagnostics, materials and industrial imaging, transportation security, and other fields.


University study aims to detect early signs of vision loss due to diabetes

A $3.3 million study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to identify those who might develop eye problems and be at risk for future vision loss. The study is led by Wendy Harrison, associate professor, and funded by the National Eye Institute.


HISD begins new school year with expanded New Education System

Superintendent Mike Miles arrived at Ketelsen Elementary early on Monday, Aug. 12, to welcome students back and observe the first day of instruction for the 2024-2025 school year.


HISD recognizes Erica Brame-Manuel as Star Educator

Erica Brame-Manuel is the new principal of Cullen Middle School, adding to her extensive list of leadership roles. Her dedication to excellence and commitment to her students and staff have earned her recognition as this week’s HISD Star Educator.


2023 Ruffian Lane, Stafford unloaded by Leo & Oky Investments LLC

A property at 2023 Ruffian Lane, Stafford was sold on Aug. 8 by Leo & Oky Investments LLC for $234,630. The buyers were Leopoldo P. and Orquidea Benitez and Whose Address is Ruffian Ln.


5630 Riverstone Crossing Drive, Sugar Land sold by 51SK--Joshua D Heiliger A

A property at 5630 Riverstone Crossing Drive, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 8 by 51SK--Joshua D Heiliger A for $340,056. The buyers were Jose A. Sanchez Mendoza and Judeth S Sanchez.


Ashley and Ashley Elizabeth Pletka and Clayton Wayne Bowen acquire 1118 Lake Estates Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $210,738

A property at 1118 Lake Estates Drive, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 8 by Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. a Texas Ltd. Partnership and Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. for $210,738. The buyers were Ashley and Ashley Elizabeth Pletka and Clayton Wayne Bowen.


Cedric Xavier and Josephine Agustine Soares unload 4203 Orchard Arbor Lane, Sugar Land

A property at 4203 Orchard Arbor Lane, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 8 by Cedric Xavier and Josephine Agustine Soares for $332,896. The buyers were Cedric Xavier and Josephine Agustine Soares and Soares Family Trust.


3218 Pebble Lake Drive, Sugar Land purchased by Blake Jordan and Matthew Thomas Brownshadel

On Aug. 8, Blake Jordan and Matthew Thomas Brownshadel purchased a property at 3218 Pebble Lake Drive, Sugar Land from Pamela Sue Brownshadel.


Ng Catherine Lai-Kit acquires 4507 Lowerby Lane, Sugar Land, appraised at $301,219

On Aug. 8, Ng Catherine Lai-Kit purchased a property at 4507 Lowerby Lane, Sugar Land from Brown James C., Jeannette F Brown and F Brown Jeannette.