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News from August 2024


6111 Old Oak Circle, Sugar Land sold on Aug. 19

On Aug. 19, Thanh, D.O. and My Le purchased a property at 6111 Old Oak Circle, Sugar Land from Theresa and Lester Beaird and Whitelaw (trust).


2607 Loggers Depot Drive, Sugar Land unloaded by Kathy Lien

A property at 2607 Loggers Depot Drive, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 19 by Kathy Lien for $175,894. The buyers were David Christopher and Henry Lien.


614 Knoll Forest Drive, Sugar Land acquired by B. Pack Angelina (revocable trust) and B Pack Angelina

On Aug. 19, B. Pack Angelina (revocable trust) and B Pack Angelina purchased a property at 614 Knoll Forest Drive, Sugar Land from Pack Angelina B.


Perry Homes LLC sells 3922 Felicia Drive, Sugar Land

A property at 3922 Felicia Drive, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 19 by Perry Homes LLC for $196,684. The buyers were Ramon Mario and Emily Ramon.


Paula Gupta-Dayal and Dayal Amit of the Glen Loch Dated 08-16-2024 (revocable trust) (trustee) acquire 44 Glen Loch Court, Sugar Land, appraised at $838,790

A property at 44 Glen Loch Court, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 19 by Amit Dayal and Paula Gupta-Dayal for $838,790. The buyers were Paula Gupta-Dayal and Dayal Amit of the Glen Loch Dated 08-16-2024 (revocable trust) (trustee).


27703 Dalton Bluff Court, Katy unloaded by Derrick and Lauren Nelson

A property at 27703 Dalton Bluff Court, Katy was sold on Aug. 19 by Derrick and Lauren Nelson for $306,460. The buyers were Sayed Lshaq and Zahra Sadat.


6302 Canyon Rock Way, Katy unloaded by Kavalur Santosh and Kulkarni Pallavi

A property at 6302 Canyon Rock Way, Katy was sold on Aug. 19 by Kavalur Santosh and Kulkarni Pallavi for $144,224. The buyers were Kavalur Santosh and Kulkarni Pallavi.


Nina Lainor Wun, Kasey Stephanie and Albert Chen, Christopher Chen Kevin and Chen Kasey Stephanie purchase 4302 Turtle Creek Drive, Rosenberg, appraised at $91,375

On Aug. 19, Nina Lainor Wun, Kasey Stephanie and Albert Chen, Christopher Chen Kevin and Chen Kasey Stephanie purchased a property at 4302 Turtle Creek Drive, Rosenberg from Nina Lainor Wun, Albert Chen and Christopher Chen Kevin.


Fahad N Sheriff and Sheriff Shabana buy 9522 Sweeney Brook Lane, Rosenberg

A property at 9522 Sweeney Brook Lane, Rosenberg was sold on Aug. 19 by Toll Houston Tx LLC for $174,400. The buyers were Fahad N Sheriff and Sheriff Shabana.


6719 Trigate Drive, Houston purchased by Aaron Angel and Lauren Salazar

On Aug. 19, Aaron Angel and Lauren Salazar purchased a property at 6719 Trigate Drive, Houston from Jeffrey A. and Krystyn M. Demasie.


OPINION: Restaurant Business Trends and Opportunities to Watch

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in the second half of 2024.


Rainwater's role in forming first protocell walls explored by researchers

One of the major unanswered questions about the origin of life is how droplets of RNA floating around the primordial soup turned into the membrane-protected packets of life we call cells.


HISD announces meal programs for 2024-2025 school year

HISD Nutrition Services will continue to provide breakfast and lunch through the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) for the 2024-2025 school year.


Governor Abbott sets special election date for Texas House District 56

Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation today announcing that the special election for Texas House District 56 will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This election aims to fill the unexpired term in the Texas House of Representatives.


City of Houston City Council met Aug. 20 & 21

City of Houston City Council met Aug. 20 & 21


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Aug. 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 20


Study finds AI tool aids creativity in everyday tasks

ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence technology developed by OpenAI, could assist humans with daily creative tasks — even those typically thought to require the human ability to “read between the lines,” according to new research by the University of Houston and Rice University. Its capability has proven superior compared to traditional Google search or even human brainstorming without any technical assistance, the study authors argue.


Congressman Luttrell underscores urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the only member in the House of Representatives to serve on two cyber subcommittees, penned an op-ed in the Huntsville Item highlighting how cyber threats are evolving rapidly and the need to prioritize cybersecurity with urgency.


HISD spotlights Star Educator Chastity Caesar at McReynolds Middle School

Chastity Caesar is a lifelong Houstonian who grew up in the same neighborhood as McReynolds Middle School, where she is the devoted principal. This week’s HISD Star Educator is committed to instilling a foundational love of learning in her students that they will carry with them throughout their lives.


University of Houston welcomes record-breaking freshman class for fall 2024

As the University of Houston welcomes students for fall classes, the campus is buzzing with excitement and energy, fueled by the arrival of its largest freshman class ever. More than 6,200 new freshmen are enrolled for the fall 2024 semester—a class 10% larger than any previously enrolled freshman class at UH.