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News from November 2024


5918 Trinity Road, Pleak acquired by Norrene Harris, Harris Ricky and Harris Alicia

On Nov. 1, Norrene Harris, Harris Ricky and Harris Alicia purchased a property at 5918 Trinity Road, Pleak from Norrene Harris and Harris Ricky.


Henderson Michael Ryan and Caroline Henderson acquire 8630 Thompson Lake Drive, Sienna Plantation, appraised at $537,368

On Nov. 6, Henderson Michael Ryan and Caroline Henderson purchased a property at 8630 Thompson Lake Drive, Sienna Plantation from Spangler Kelly Leanne, Curt Eugene Spangler and Eugene Spangler Curt.


1123 Austin Colony Drive, Pecan Grove unloaded by Quinlan Vicki G., Vicki Davis Quinlan and Davis Quinlan Vicki

On Nov. 6, Harkor Homes LLC purchased a property at 1123 Austin Colony Drive, Pecan Grove from Quinlan Vicki G., Vicki Davis Quinlan and Davis Quinlan Vicki.


Chen Jiasheng and LI Simin purchase 7012 Terry Lane, Fulshear, appraised at $347,234

On Nov. 7, Chen Jiasheng and LI Simin purchased a property at 7012 Terry Lane, Fulshear from Josephine Ciliberto and Scarrow Brandy.


Barqawi Neda and Hamied Khalid purchase 1738 Berkoff Drive, New Territory, appraised at $343,830

A property at 1738 Berkoff Drive, New Territory was sold on Nov. 7 by Kent Christopher Todd and Arely Kent for $343,830. The buyers were Barqawi Neda and Hamied Khalid.


Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Nov. 13

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 13


University receives $3.6M grant for microreactor converting CO2 to methanol

The University of Houston and SRI have been awarded $3.6 million by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy to develop a microreactor aimed at converting carbon dioxide into methanol using renewable energy.


Social security fairness act passes house with bipartisan backing

Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has taken a significant step by cosponsoring H.R. 82, known as the Social Security Fairness Act.


Gang member sentenced to 55 years for murder during pandemic

A member of the Black Disciples street gang has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for a murder committed in 2020, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.


Houston mother receives lengthy sentence for son's death

A Houston mother has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for her involvement in the death of her 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee, in 2020.


Harris County residents demand better storm preparation from utilities

Harris County residents have expressed significant concerns about electricity reliability, according to a survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston.


Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Nov. 12

Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 12


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Nov. 12

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 12


Lawmakers urge GAO review of Treasury's compliance affecting US shrimp industry

Congressman Troy E. Nehls, along with House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer and Congressman Clay Higgins, has called upon the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. Treasury Department's...


University of Houston's entrepreneurship center ranks No.1 again

The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston has been named the top entrepreneurship program for undergraduate students in the United States, according to the 2025 Princeton Review rankings.


De La Cruz introduces campus safety bill targeting opioid overdoses

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced a new bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the opioid overdose crisis on college campuses.


Houston council meeting postponed to honor fallen firefighter

The City of Houston has announced the postponement of this week's consolidated council meeting to Thursday, November 14, in order to accommodate funeral arrangements for firefighter Marcelo Garcia.


Big 12 Conference honors Zhifeng Ren among first Faculty of Year Award winners

Zhifeng Ren, a physics professor at the University of Houston (UH), has been named one of the first-ever recipients of the Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award.


HISD honors Janite Grooms as Star Educator for her dedication to ESL students

Janite Grooms, an English and ESL teacher at Wisdom High School, has been recognized as this week's Star Educator.


Chia-Lin Liao purchases 7823 Silent Forest Drive, Greatwood, appraised at $290,994

A property at 7823 Silent Forest Drive, Greatwood was sold on Nov. 8 by Walter L. De Spain Erroneously for $290,994. The buyer was Chia-Lin Liao.