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News from August 2024


HISD names Scott Platt as new principal of Love Elementary

Scott Platt was named principal of Love Elementary this year after completing his principal apprenticeship at Twain Elementary with HISD’s Principal Academy. This veteran teacher-turned-administrator is this week’s HISD Star Educator.


Patient-specific molds for improved breast reconstruction after cancer

Professor Fatima Merchant, department chair of engineering technology at the University of Houston, is part of a multi-institutional research team designing patient-specific molds for breast cancer patients undergoing reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment.


McCaul comments on Zuckerberg's admission of Biden-Harris administration's censorship

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued a statement regarding a letter from Mark Zuckerberg to the House Judiciary Committee, in which Zuckerberg admitted that the Biden-Harris administration pressured Meta to censor free speech.


155 Copper Stream Lane, Pecan Grove sold on Aug. 22

A property at 155 Copper Stream Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on Aug. 22 by Sylbil Davis for $92,624. The buyer was Kyle Sheker.


Staci Jo Shawler unloads 11818 Brook Meadows Lane, Meadows Place

On Aug. 22, Linday Marie Harvey purchased a property at 11818 Brook Meadows Lane, Meadows Place from Staci Jo Shawler.


Yasmeen Irfan and Yaseem A. Khimani Irfan acquire 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg, appraised at $70,868

On Aug. 22, Yasmeen Irfan and Yaseem A. Khimani Irfan purchased a property at 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg from D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd.


9015 Dixie Lane, Needville unloaded by Raul Guerrero

A property at 9015 Dixie Lane, Needville was sold on Aug. 23 by Raul Guerrero for $264,944. The buyers were Raul Guerrero and Patricia Corp.


Cross Stephen E. and Cross Jessica S. La acquire 15 Dorothea Lane, Sugar Land, appraised at $424,142

On Aug. 23, Cross Stephen E. and Cross Jessica S. La purchased a property at 15 Dorothea Lane, Sugar Land from Janis Ratzlow Janis R. and Janis Ann Taylor Janis R.


Julianne B Kugle unloads 319 Renfro Burford Road, Fresno

On Aug. 23, Lisa Gasper purchased a property at 319 Renfro Burford Road, Fresno from Julianne B Kugle.


Investments Alakayi and Moses Alakayi Investment Properties unload 15906 Kenbrook Drive, Houston

A property at 15906 Kenbrook Drive, Houston was sold on Aug. 23 by Investments Alakayi and Moses Alakayi Investment Properties for $147,240. The buyer was Moses Alakayi.


16422 Split Willow Drive, Four Corners acquired by Tom Wu and Mei Ling Lin

On Aug. 23, Tom Wu and Mei Ling Lin purchased a property at 16422 Split Willow Drive, Four Corners from Stephen Foster and Amanda Jon Hill.


Toll Houston Tx LLC and 62-A-&1-Ic unload 7510 Blue Gap, Missouri City

A property at 7510 Blue Gap, Missouri City was sold on Aug. 23 by Toll Houston Tx LLC and 62-A-&1-Ic for $188,928. The buyer was Kyla P Woods.


3331 Cumberland Drive, Missouri City sold on Aug. 23

On Aug. 23, Marlon Antonio Padilla Zambrano and Olga Marina and Joseph Ariel Padilla purchased a property at 3331 Cumberland Drive, Missouri City from Robert Carlton, Robert C., Nancy Diane and Nancy D. Campbell.


17510 Waeback Drive, Richmond acquired by Hiwot Million Bekele and Kaleab and Kaleab A. Zewdie

A property at 17510 Waeback Drive, Richmond was sold on Aug. 23 by Brent Alan Seifert and Jennifer and Jennifer Leigh Seifert for $486,260. The buyers were Hiwot Million Bekele and Kaleab and Kaleab A. Zewdie.


Kalif S. and Marcellus J. McKinley acquire 1126 Pecan Glen Drive, Missouri City, appraised at $136,920

A property at 1126 Pecan Glen Drive, Missouri City was sold on Aug. 23 by Shelly R McKinley for $136,920. The buyers were Kalif S. and Marcellus J. McKinley.


2607 Oakland Drive, Sugar Land purchased by Sarah and Kenneth D. Washington

On Aug. 23, Sarah and Kenneth D. Washington purchased a property at 2607 Oakland Drive, Sugar Land from Asset Preservation as Qualified Intermediary for Leila Feizizad Inc.


25223 Lakeview Road, Katy unloaded by Tajian Family Partnership Ltd.

On Aug. 23, Wenjie Wang purchased a property at 25223 Lakeview Road, Katy from Tajian Family Partnership Ltd.


13207 Rosstown Drive, Sugar Land acquired by Dawei Zhang and Lili Yang

On Aug. 23, Dawei Zhang and Lili Yang purchased a property at 13207 Rosstown Drive, Sugar Land from D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd.


Tri Pointe Homes Texas Inc., Tri-Pointe Homes Texas Inc. and Trendmaker Homes Inc. sell 4302 Westwind Garden Pass., Katy

A property at 4302 Westwind Garden Pass., Katy was sold on Aug. 23 by Tri Pointe Homes Texas Inc., Tri-Pointe Homes Texas Inc. and Trendmaker Homes Inc. for $396,020. The buyer was Asmart Co. LLC.


Meeta Shah unloads 2511 Trailside Court, Sugar Land

A property at 2511 Trailside Court, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 23 by Meeta Shah for $178,169. The buyers were Brooke and Justin Richardson.