Houston Daily

News from June 2024


Burns Ethan Alexander and Kaixi Burns acquire 11410 Ryan Manor Drive, Richmond, appraised at $158,712

A property at 11410 Ryan Manor Drive, Richmond was sold on June 24 by Highland Homes-Houston LLC for $158,712. The buyers were Burns Ethan Alexander and Kaixi Burns.


Spring Deborah Jean and Cheryl Ann Bridgens acquire 207 Bay Bridge Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $358,833

A property at 207 Bay Bridge Drive, Sugar Land was sold on June 24 by Spring Deborah Jean for $358,833. The buyers were Spring Deborah Jean and Cheryl Ann Bridgens.


McCaul praises passage of Water Resources Development Act

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) praised the passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This legislation aims to support and protect critical water resources and infrastructure across the United States and Texas.


University appoints new leaders for health affairs & research

After an extensive nationwide search, University of Houston President Renu Khator has appointed two accomplished individuals to key leadership positions at UH. Jonathan A. McCullers, M.D., will become the new vice president of health affairs and dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine on Sept. 1, and effective July 1 Claudia Neuhauser, Ph.D., will be appointed vice chancellor/vice president for research at the University of Houston System and University of Houston, respectively. Both appointments are contingent upon the UH System Board of Regents' approval...


McCaul criticizes Biden administration over alleged ISIS smuggling operation

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released a statement today addressing recent reports that an ISIS-affiliated smuggling network has brought over 400 illegal immigrants into the United States.


HISD launches series spotlighting star educators

Real transformation is underway in Houston Independent School District (HISD) schools, thanks to the educators and school leaders who are working to ensure students receive high-quality instruction every day.


HISD announces campus hiring event for critical shortage positions

The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Critical Shortage Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).


University partners with industry leaders to repurpose offshore infrastructure for clean energy

The University of Houston, recognized for its energy-focused research centers, has signed two memorandums of understanding with Promethean Energy and Endeavor Management. These agreements aim to tackle the challenges associated with repurposing offshore infrastructure for clean energy use.


University of Houston celebrates four years with delivery robots

Nearly every university has a collective understanding that its campus critters, be they squirrels or cats, hold a certain air of prestige among their student bodies. The University of Houston is no exception, though their honorary mascots look a bit different than most.


Congressman McCaul criticizes Biden administration's handling of border security

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, appeared on "America's Newsroom" on Fox News to discuss the impact of President Biden's border policies. He highlighted the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas.


5 million grant announced for Edinburg road project

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced on Monday a more than $5 million Department of Transportation grant for the Chapin Street Corridor Planning Project in Edinburg. This project will fund the preliminary engineering for the redesign of approximately 3.8 miles of Chapin Street from Trooper Moises Sanchez Boulevard (SH 336) to I-69C.


24902 Kayvon Court, Katy purchased by Harkor Homes LLC

On June 21, Harkor Homes LLC purchased a property at 24902 Kayvon Court, Katy from Alexander E Laverock.


7027 Rockergate Drive, Houston sold by Jonathan Michael Wilson, Anpla Wilson as Agent and Ia-I-164A-* Ckikbfyl

A property at 7027 Rockergate Drive, Houston was sold on June 21 by Jonathan Michael Wilson, Anpla Wilson as Agent and Ia-I-164A-* Ckikbfyl for $155,390. The buyer was Chukwunonye Okonkwo.


Alexandre Saba and Christine Banaskiwitz acquire 6606 Laughlin Drive, Houston, appraised at $120,544

A property at 6606 Laughlin Drive, Houston was sold on June 21 by James D. Kimberly and Kimberly M. Myers Kimberly for $120,544. The buyers were Alexandre Saba and Christine Banaskiwitz.


Michael Andrew and Ann Therese Bukowski sell 27315 Waterford Glen Lane, Katy

On June 21, Ray Huang purchased a property at 27315 Waterford Glen Lane, Katy from Michael Andrew and Ann Therese Bukowski.


Kimberly Lynn Segura purchases 13802 Ivymount Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $118,364

A property at 13802 Ivymount Drive, Sugar Land was sold on June 21 by Bluff Springs Food Mart Inc. for $118,364. The buyer was Kimberly Lynn Segura.


Lennar Antonio Perez and U./A. Lap (living trust) purchase 2210 Bright Meadows Drive, Missouri City, appraised at $174,920

A property at 2210 Bright Meadows Drive, Missouri City was sold on June 21 by Lennar Antonio Perez for $174,920. The buyers were Lennar Antonio Perez and U./A. Lap (living trust).


Abhishek Harendra Sinha, Priyanka Kumari and Sinha Family U./A. (living trust) buy 15606 Briar Spring Court, Houston

On June 21, Abhishek Harendra Sinha, Priyanka Kumari and Sinha Family U./A. (living trust) purchased a property at 15606 Briar Spring Court, Houston from Abhishek Harendra Sinha and Priyanka Kumari.


Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. and US Home LLC unload 7215 Bahia Lane, Houston

On June 21, Wenrong Shi purchased a property at 7215 Bahia Lane, Houston from Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. and US Home LLC.


Shane Badiee and Sepideh Tahery unload 11131 Glasgill Court, Richmond

A property at 11131 Glasgill Court, Richmond was sold on June 21 by Shane Badiee and Sepideh Tahery for $375,690. The buyers were David and Kimberly Taylor.