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News from October 2024
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Oct. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 9, 2024
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Oct. 8
City of Houston City Council met Oct. 8 & 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 9, 2024
City of Houston City Council met Oct. 8 & 9
University of Houston receives $1.9M grant to boost academic publishing diversity
By Houston Daily | Oct 9, 2024
The University of Houston Population Health (UHPH) is set to embark on a new research initiative, backed by a $1.9 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. The project aims to address disparities in academic publishing among early career faculty, with a focus on supporting scholars from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
University of Houston receives $10 million gift from Cemo Family Foundation
By Houston Daily | Oct 9, 2024
The University of Houston has received a $10 million donation from the Michael and Rebecca Cemo Family Foundation to support its Intercollegiate Athletics. This contribution will specifically aid in the construction and maintenance of the new Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center. In recognition, the west-end scoreboard at TDECU Stadium will bear the Cemo family’s name.
Houston celebrates White Cane Safety Day with events promoting awareness
By Houston Daily | Oct 9, 2024
White Cane Safety Day, which highlights the significance of the white cane for individuals with vision loss and blindness, will be celebrated in Houston.
Texas sends hurricane aid to Florida and Tennessee amid storm threats
By Houston Daily | Oct 9, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of Texas emergency response and recovery resources to Florida and Tennessee. This decision follows requests from the Florida Division of Emergency Management in anticipation of Hurricane Milton and from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for assistance after Hurricane Helene.
City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Oct. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2024
City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Monday, Oct. 7
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met Oct. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2024
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met Monday, Oct. 7
HISD recognizes Reggie Bush as Star Educator for leadership at Wisdom High
By Houston Daily | Oct 8, 2024
Reggie Bush, principal of Wisdom High School, is being recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator. His commitment to fostering a learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds has been highlighted as a key factor in his recognition.
Bipartisan bill targets veteran suicide prevention through improved data collection
By Houston Daily | Oct 8, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), along with Congressmen Greg Landsman (D-OH), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), has introduced the What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to enhance the effectiveness of suicide prevention programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill is designed to address the high rates of veteran suicides by improving data collection and transparency, ensuring that resources are directed towards the most effective initiatives.
UH report highlights post-Dobbs impact on state fertility rates
By Houston Daily | Oct 8, 2024
Researchers at the University of Houston have released a report examining fertility rates in states with and without abortion bans following the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. The study, conducted by UH’s Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality, analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control over the past year.
Brent J Lopez acquires 4643 Kansas St., Fresno, appraised at $50,784
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
On Oct. 3, Brent J Lopez purchased a property at 4643 Kansas St., Fresno from Perlita Estupinan.
Oluwatosin Ibitola Daykeay buys 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
A property at 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond was sold on Oct. 3 by D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. for $109,736. The buyer was Oluwatosin Ibitola Daykeay.
Eric Michael Nicholie and Oiza Garba sell 27102 Cottage Stream Lane, Fulshear
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
A property at 27102 Cottage Stream Lane, Fulshear was sold on Oct. 2 by Eric Michael Nicholie and Oiza Garba for $268,174. The buyers were Ali Yar and Razia Hekmati.
Kylie Nguyen Ken Sington and Vinh Cao Ho Ken Sington and Thi Kim Nguyet Nguyen sell 15035 Vistamont Drive, Mission Bend
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
A property at 15035 Vistamont Drive, Mission Bend was sold on Oct. 2 by Kylie Nguyen Ken Sington and Vinh Cao Ho Ken Sington and Thi Kim Nguyet Nguyen for $247,740. The buyers were Tommy Huy Duong and Trang Thi Nguyen.
Tx Evergreen Development LLC buys 12206 Meadow Park Court, Meadows Place
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
A property at 12206 Meadow Park Court, Meadows Place was sold on Oct. 2 by Lisa Feng for $278,860. The buyer was Tx Evergreen Development LLC.
Nagui Mourad Nageh Thomas Sorial, Natalia Nielsen and Sorial Family Trust acquire 22502 Downdale Circle, Cinco Ranch, appraised at $441,890
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
On Oct. 2, Nagui Mourad Nageh Thomas Sorial, Natalia Nielsen and Sorial Family Trust purchased a property at 22502 Downdale Circle, Cinco Ranch from Jason D. and Martha C. Gorak.
William and Valeri Russell sell 8110 Moss Stone Drive, Greatwood
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
On Oct. 4, Harkor Hoines LLC purchased a property at 8110 Moss Stone Drive, Greatwood from William and Valeri Russell.
113 Annes Way, Stafford unloaded by Melissa Y Walters
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
A property at 113 Annes Way, Stafford was sold on Oct. 4 by Melissa Y Walters for $130,256. The buyer was Y. Walters Meilssa (revocable trust).
Bynum Yolanda buys 9607 Eaglewood Glen Trail, Four Corners
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
On Oct. 4, Bynum Yolanda purchased a property at 9607 Eaglewood Glen Trail, Four Corners from Bynum Frank.