News from October 2024


Abbott appoints Rodriguez to State Pension Review Board

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E., to the State Pension Review Board.


City of Houston Government Operations Committee will meet Nov. 6

City of Houston Government Operations Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6


City of Houston Planning Commission met Oct. 3

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 3


City of Houston Planning Commission met Oct. 31

City of Houston Planning Commission met Monday, Oct. 31


Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Oct. 31

Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 31


Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Sept. 24

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 24


Texas Supreme Court holds session at University of Houston Law Center

For the first time in seven years, the Texas Supreme Court held oral arguments at the University of Houston Law Center.


Hurricane Beryl causes significant erosion on Texas coast

Geologists from the University of Houston have published a study showing significant erosion and shoreline retreat along the Texas coast due to Hurricane Beryl.


Houston invites public to veterans day celebration on November 11

Mayor John Whitmire has extended an invitation to the public for the annual "Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Celebration."


Repeat offender receives lengthy prison term for shooting Houston police officers

A Seabrook resident has been sentenced to two 75-year prison terms for shooting at two Houston police officers during a traffic stop in 2022, resulting in permanent injuries to one of the officers.


City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met Oct. 29

City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 29


North Houston District Board of Directors met Oct. 29

North Houston District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Oct. 29


City of Houston City Council met Oct. 29 & 30

City of Houston City Council met Oct. 29 & 30


University experts discuss challenges and opportunities in carbon dioxide removal strategies

In the ongoing global effort to combat climate change, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) has become a significant strategy.


HISD recognizes Principal Lisa Hernandez as Star Educator

Principal Lisa Hernandez of Briarmeadow Charter School has been recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator.


Guillot Gloria J. sells 10110 Lost Hollow Lane, Sienna Plantation

On Oct. 25, Guillot Richard A. and Stephen S. Guillot purchased a property at 10110 Lost Hollow Lane, Sienna Plantation from Guillot Gloria J.


Sarah Katlin and Anne Elizabeth Killingsworth buy 1647 Morning Park Drive, Cinco Ranch

A property at 1647 Morning Park Drive, Cinco Ranch was sold on Oct. 25 by Mark Edward and Denise Dozier Killingsworth for $304,870. The buyers were Sarah Katlin and Anne Elizabeth Killingsworth.


9316 Main St., Needville acquired by Jstrm Properties LLC

On Oct. 25, Jstrm Properties LLC purchased a property at 9316 Main St., Needville from Glenn Schmidt and Brooke Schmidt Hereinafter Referred to.


14528 Vlasta St., Needville purchased by Toluwalope Kolawole

On Oct. 25, Toluwalope Kolawole purchased a property at 14528 Vlasta St., Needville from Meritage Homes of Texas LLC.


Jorge A. Agurcia Montoya and Milany D Antunez Cruz purchase 17907 Melanie Lane, Needville, appraised at $188,450

A property at 17907 Melanie Lane, Needville was sold on Oct. 25 by Luke and Jordan Kleckley for $188,450. The buyers were Jorge A. Agurcia Montoya and Milany D Antunez Cruz.