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News from August 2024
UH Chemistry Professor receives prestigious research award
By Houston Daily | Aug 29, 2024
Ognjen Miljanic, professor of chemistry at the University of Houston’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has received a prestigious Cottrell Plus SEED (Singular Exceptional Endeavors of Discovery) Award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
6622 Castleview Lane, Houston acquired by Om Family Such Trust Known as (revocable trust)
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
A property at 6622 Castleview Lane, Houston was sold on Aug. 26 by Olusegun A. and Mojisola G. Oladunjoye for $141,970. The buyer was Om Family Such Trust Known as (revocable trust).
Jessica and Jeffery Cress acquire 1715 Copperwood Lane, Pecan Grove, appraised at $287,220
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
A property at 1715 Copperwood Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on Aug. 26 by David D. and Lee Ann Giles for $287,220. The buyers were Jessica and Jeffery Cress.
3131 Jenny Drive, Sugar Land sold by Leonel Rene Espinoza and Sofia Martinez
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
On Aug. 26, Bayshore Real Estate LLC and First Rodeo Real Estate LLC purchased a property at 3131 Jenny Drive, Sugar Land from Leonel Rene Espinoza and Sofia Martinez.
4911 White Barrow Creek, Sugar Land purchased by Sanjay B. and Sonia Sanjay Tiwari
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
On Aug. 26, Sanjay B. and Sonia Sanjay Tiwari purchased a property at 4911 White Barrow Creek, Sugar Land from Zitichao Gong and Ned Joi.
1822 Lakebend Drive, Sugar Land acquired by Badera Sayyad
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
On Aug. 26, Badera Sayyad purchased a property at 1822 Lakebend Drive, Sugar Land from Crescent Private Equities RE2021A LLC.
14103 Ragus Lake Drive, Sugar Land unloaded by Mei Ling Wang
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
On Aug. 26, Wang Meiling (trust) and Ling Wang Mei purchased a property at 14103 Ragus Lake Drive, Sugar Land from Mei Ling Wang.
Julia Jesmin Meah buys 5807 Brazos Lakes Drive, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
A property at 5807 Brazos Lakes Drive, Richmond was sold on Aug. 26 by Weekley Homes LLC and David Weekley Homes for $695,880. The buyer was Julia Jesmin Meah.
17403 Quiet Shores Drive, Richmond sold on Aug. 26
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
On Aug. 26, Cutlg Linh Nguyen and Tran Thi Phuong Tam purchased a property at 17403 Quiet Shores Drive, Richmond from Nadeem A. and Sobia N. Siddiqui.
27511 Llano Meadows Lane, Fulshear unloaded by Nassir Abdul Raoof and Mariam Ahmed Khan
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
A property at 27511 Llano Meadows Lane, Fulshear was sold on Aug. 26 by Nassir Abdul Raoof and Mariam Ahmed Khan for $404,415. The buyers were Waqaar Diwan and Tooba Qureshi.
Texas based LETO elevates poolside luxury with sustainability in mind
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
New outdoor luxury brand LETO will mark the end of the summer vacation season with an exclusive 30% off sale on its website through Labor Day.
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Aug. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 28, 2024
Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 28
Survey finds Texans grappling with rising heat amid climate concerns
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
Texans are increasingly feeling the heat—literally and figuratively—as the latest Texas Trends survey by the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs reveals. The survey highlights the growing impact of climate change on Texans, especially among lower-income communities and those who have experienced power outages.
Summit for Emerging American Leaders set for September
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
The fourth annual youth summit, the Summit for Emerging American Leaders (SEAL), will be held on September 7, 2024, at the Glenn Performing Arts Center at the John Cooper School. The event aims to engage high school students with national leaders on pressing issues in America and provide an opportunity to earn a Congressional Certificate of Success.
Houston appoints Sandy Gaw as public library director
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Sandy Gaw as the new Director of the Houston Public Library.
OPINION: Unpacking Houston's electricity outages - Part I
By Bill King | Aug 27, 2024
The Houston area has been subjected to two widespread power outages this year. Many in our region went two weeks or longer before power was restored. The outages have sparked widespread public outrage and castigation of the power companies, primarily CenterPoint, by the media and politicians.
City of Houston City Council met Aug. 27 & 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024
City of Houston City Council met Aug. 27 & 28
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Aug. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Aug. 27
Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Aug. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024
Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 27
North Houston District Board of Directors met Aug. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024
North Houston District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 27