News from October 2024
Nicolás Kanellos receives National Humanities Medal from President Biden
By Houston Daily | Oct 21, 2024
For over 40 years, Nicolás Kanellos of the University of Houston has been instrumental in promoting Latino stories through various literary forms. His work spans directing Arte Público Press and the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage initiative while serving as a full-time faculty member at UH. Today, his contributions were recognized with a National Humanities Medal awarded by U.S. President Joe Biden.
Weekly recap, week ending Oct. 12 home sales in Fort Bend County
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 2024
There were 144 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Oct. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.
Khan Abida K., Rifaqat Ali Khan and Ali Khan Rifaqat buy 16343 Pebble Crest Lane, Four Corners
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 2024
On Oct. 17, Khan Abida K., Rifaqat Ali Khan and Ali Khan Rifaqat purchased a property at 16343 Pebble Crest Lane, Four Corners from Khan Abida A.
9223 Windswept Grove Drive, Four Corners acquired by Kody James and Kana Talcott
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 2024
On Oct. 17, Kody James and Kana Talcott purchased a property at 9223 Windswept Grove Drive, Four Corners from Perry Homes LLC.
Angelina Flores Betancourt and Angelina Flores Veles purchase 3418 Mission Valley Drive, Missouri City, appraised at $139,840
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 2024
A property at 3418 Mission Valley Drive, Missouri City was sold on Oct. 17 by Carlos Betancourt for $139,840. The buyers were Angelina Flores Betancourt and Angelina Flores Veles.
333 Gonyo Lane, Richmond sold on Oct. 17
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 2024
A property at 333 Gonyo Lane, Richmond was sold on Oct. 17 by Tri Pointe Homes Texas Inc. for $92,470. The buyers were Muhammad Tariq and Farhana Qureshi.
Man receives life sentence for murder of teenage girl in Humble
By Houston Daily | Oct 19, 2024
A man from Humble has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his girlfriend's teenage daughter.
Survey shows Democrats leading in key Harris County races
By Houston Daily | Oct 18, 2024
Harris County is leaning towards Democratic candidates in the upcoming elections for key countywide offices, according to a survey by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. The election is scheduled for November 5, with early voting beginning on October 21.
University of Houston launches radio show and webinars on energy challenges
By Houston Daily | Oct 18, 2024
The University of Houston's Energy Transition Institute (ETI) is set to launch two educational initiatives aimed at addressing the evolving energy landscape. The first, a radio show titled "Driving the Energy Transition," will begin broadcasting on October 21 on KUHF News 88.7, with new episodes released every two weeks. Concurrently, an Energy Transition Webinar series will commence on October 22, providing online discussions featuring experts from UH and other institutions.
29107 Bentford Manor Court, Katy sold by The Undersigned Russell and Katherine Eskew
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
A property at 29107 Bentford Manor Court, Katy was sold on Oct. 15 by The Undersigned Russell and Katherine Eskew for $240,330. The buyers were Joseph Anthony Sanchez Perez and Kayla Rose Sanchez-Gilmore.
3023 Wellspring Lake Drive, Weston Lakes acquired by Andrew and Victoria Littlefield
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
A property at 3023 Wellspring Lake Drive, Weston Lakes was sold on Oct. 15 by Gale Bixenman and Bixenman Family Dated April 13 2016 as Amended (living trust) for $684,632. The buyers were Andrew and Victoria Littlefield.
Humberto Eliceo Lopez Rojas acquires 703 Edgewood Drive, Richmond, appraised at $185,530
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, Humberto Eliceo Lopez Rojas purchased a property at 703 Edgewood Drive, Richmond from Judith Balis Kaderka.
11034 Heartland Grove Drive, Richmond sold by Christopher R. Smith and Sonia Karim
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, Ziwang Xu purchased a property at 11034 Heartland Grove Drive, Richmond from Christopher R. Smith and Sonia Karim.
Trang Thi Thu Tran and LI-Nh Tuan Nguyen unload 6819 Laughlin Drive, Houston
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, Abraham Ariam and Roma Habtestsion purchased a property at 6819 Laughlin Drive, Houston from Trang Thi Thu Tran and LI-Nh Tuan Nguyen.
14419 Stone Park Road, Houston acquired by Michael O'Neal Gumbs
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, Michael O'Neal Gumbs purchased a property at 14419 Stone Park Road, Houston from Oniel Emmanuel Gumbs.
Melani Sevidzem Ngong and Francis Tchoupe acquire 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg, appraised at $70,868
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, Melani Sevidzem Ngong and Francis Tchoupe purchased a property at 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg from D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. A.
Lynda and Robin Dale Frazier purchase 3908 Marilyn St., Rosenberg, appraised at $49,984
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, Lynda and Robin Dale Frazier purchased a property at 3908 Marilyn St., Rosenberg from Lorine Annie Sevcik.
Ambreen Amir purchases 2827 Hazelwood Drive, Rosenberg, appraised at $151,590
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, Ambreen Amir purchased a property at 2827 Hazelwood Drive, Rosenberg from Elisa Lynn Oliver.
Aaleaya Sandra Marie and Ameerah Rachel Muhammad Sandra Marie acquire 1610 Bent Oak Drive, Missouri City, appraised at $119,200
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
A property at 1610 Bent Oak Drive, Missouri City was sold on Oct. 15 by Dard and Sandra Marie Mujammad for $119,200. The buyers were Aaleaya Sandra Marie and Ameerah Rachel Muhammad Sandra Marie.
25402 Greenwell Springs Lane, Katy acquired by Haidan Lu and Lu Huang
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2024
A property at 25402 Greenwell Springs Lane, Katy was sold on Oct. 15 by Anthony Phung Tran and Lyn Tuyet Nguyen for $437,776. The buyers were Haidan Lu and Lu Huang.