Houston Daily

News from October 2024


3614 Fifth St., Missouri City sold by Pedro Flores

A property at 3614 Fifth St., Missouri City was sold on Oct. 14 by Pedro Flores for $231,010. The buyers were Gregg Potts and Nwc #6 LLC a Washington LLC.


Jake Last acquires 1914 Mustang Springs Drive, Missouri City, appraised at $169,210

A property at 1914 Mustang Springs Drive, Missouri City was sold on Oct. 14 by Groit LLC for $169,210. The buyer was Jake Last.


25156 Lakeview Road, Katy purchased by Robert and April Black

A property at 25156 Lakeview Road, Katy was sold on Oct. 14 by Gta Real Estate Fund I LLC a Delaware LLC for $300,360. The buyers were Robert and April Black.


Trevor Garland Smitherman and Kathryn Adell Smitberman purchase 25002 Castle Peak Court, Katy, appraised at $584,000

On Oct. 14, Trevor Garland Smitherman and Kathryn Adell Smitberman purchased a property at 25002 Castle Peak Court, Katy from Juan Carlos Rosales Garcia and Maria Monica Guerin De La Hidalba.


27307 Wooded Canyon Drive, Katy purchased by Jorge Claws Iald Sharon Lee Ribas and U./A. Ribas (living trust)

A property at 27307 Wooded Canyon Drive, Katy was sold on Oct. 14 by Jorge Luis and Sharon Lee Ribas for $373,240. The buyers were Jorge Claws Iald Sharon Lee Ribas and U./A. Ribas (living trust).


William Garrett Caldwell Thomas buys 4615 Debras Trace Lane, Katy

A property at 4615 Debras Trace Lane, Katy was sold on Oct. 14 by McCullough Natalie R., Frederick A. and Natalie R. McCullough and A. McCullough Frederick for $336,561. The buyer was William Garrett Caldwell Thomas.


22014 Rustic Shores Lane, Katy purchased by Neha Parag and Parag Vasant Karanjkar

On Oct. 14, Neha Parag and Parag Vasant Karanjkar purchased a property at 22014 Rustic Shores Lane, Katy from The Undersigned Brian S. and Debra Shannon.


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Oct. 15

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 15


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Oct. 15

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 15


City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Oct. 15

City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 15


Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Oct. 14

Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Monday, Oct. 14


Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Oct. 14

Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, Oct. 14


Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Oct. 14

Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Monday, Oct. 14


Criticism mounts against Biden-Harris administration's support for plastic production caps

On October 15, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) spearheaded a letter from members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee to U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The letter expresses concerns over the Biden-Harris administration's recent support for plastic production caps in the United Nations’ Global Plastics Treaty. According to the signatories, these production limits could hinder U.S. economic activity and increase dependence on countries with less stringent emissions standards.


NSF grants aim to boost STEM education equity in Houston

Two new grants from the National Science Foundation have been awarded to the Cullen College of Engineering. These grants aim to dismantle barriers that hinder low-income and underrepresented students from engaging in STEM education, contributing to a more inclusive learning environment. The projects focus on supporting postdoctoral researchers aiming for careers in engineering/STEM education and providing opportunities for young students. They will build on the partnership between the University of Houston (UH) and Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood.


Joint technical conference explores advances in clean energy solutions

The University of Houston and the University of Utah are set to host the 2024 Joint Technical Conference, focusing on energy geosciences and the energy transition. The event will explore recent advancements in oil and gas, carbon management, hydrogen, renewable energy integration, and geothermal energy.


Rep. Nehls urges passage of JUDGES Act to tackle court backlog

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has authored an op-ed for The Dallas Morning News, focusing on the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024. This legislation aims to address the backlog in federal courts by increasing the number of judgeships.


De La Cruz introduces act for transparency in South Texas water negotiations

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced the Water Delivery Transparency Act, a legislative proposal aimed at addressing water challenges in South Texas. The bill seeks to ensure that agricultural producers and local stakeholders have a say in negotiations under the 1944 Water Treaty with Mexico. This comes as Mexico continues to fall short on its water delivery obligations.


Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Sept. 10

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 10.


City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Sept. 12

City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Thursday, Sept. 12