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News from September 2024
Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Aug. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2024
Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 21
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2024
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 20
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Aug. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2024
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 20
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Memorial Committee met Aug. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2024
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Memorial Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 20
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2024
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 20
City of Houston City Council met Sept. 24 & 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2024
City of Houston City Council met Sept. 24 & 25
University of Houston names Dr. Jonathan McCullers new dean for Fertitta College
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2024
The University of Houston has appointed Dr. Jonathan McCullers as the new vice president of health affairs and dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. He succeeds Dr. Stephen Spann, who retired in August after a long career in medicine, including eight years at UH.
HISD partners with Chevron to expand career education programs
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2024
HISD has announced a new partnership with Chevron Shipping Company LLC (Chevron) to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming within the District.
Roy Rodriguez named chairman by Congresswoman De La Cruz
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) this week held her second official meeting of the South Texas Water Working Group, where she announced the appointment of Roy Rodriguez as its chairman. Rodriguez has extensive experience in public administration and water management across Texas.
University of Houston maintains top status despite slight drop in U.S News ranking
By Houston Daily | Sep 24, 2024
The University of Houston has maintained its position among the top 75 public universities in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Top Public School rankings, securing the No. 74 spot. This marks a slight change from last year's rank of No. 70. The university continues to make progress in key student success metrics, which remain central to its mission of improving educational outcomes.
University unveils guidelines enhancing access to opioid use disorder treatments in pharmacies
By Houston Daily | Sep 24, 2024
Pharmacists now have more guidance in combating the opioid crisis and providing treatment to patients thanks to new national guidelines developed at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Access to Resources and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Guideline, released today, addresses critical barriers in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder across the nation’s community pharmacies.
Zaira Gomez honored as HISD Star Educator
By Houston Daily | Sep 24, 2024
Zaira Gomez, a dedicated employee and graduate of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), has been recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator. Gomez has served in various roles within the district since graduating from Worthing High School 21 years ago.
HISD teachers receive Kinder Excellence awards for impactful teaching
By Houston Daily | Sep 24, 2024
Two Houston Independent School District (HISD) teachers have been recognized with the Kinder Excellence in Teaching Awards for their innovative and effective teaching methods in underserved communities. Alexis Gage, a science teacher at Chavez High School, and Eric Pacheco, a third-grade teacher at Rodriguez Elementary, were honored for their dedication to their students.
Bipartisan RIDER Act introduced to improve federal disaster assistance
By Houston Daily | Sep 24, 2024
U.S. Congressmen Brian Babin (TX-36) and John Garamendi (CA-08), along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), have introduced the Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief (RIDER) Act. This bipartisan bill aims to improve access to federal relief for communities affected by major disasters by amending existing laws.
11010 Vacek Road, Richmond sold by D.R Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd.
By Houston Daily | Sep 23, 2024
A property at 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond was sold on Sept. 20 by D.R Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. for $109,736. The buyers were Aya Aymen and Aya Aymen Al Shawk and Zaid A. Najaf.
Victoria U. and Kristine C. Akanu buy 7619 Brighton Knolls Lane, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Sep 23, 2024
On Sept. 20, Victoria U. and Kristine C. Akanu purchased a property at 7619 Brighton Knolls Lane, Richmond from Akanu Kristine C., Victoria U. Akanu and Victoria U. Akanu Margaret N. Akanu the (estate).
15803 Cardono Lane, Houston sold on Sept. 20
By Houston Daily | Sep 23, 2024
On Sept. 20, Jeanette Louise Sweeney or Her Successors in Interest of the Jeanette L. Sweeney Trust Dated September 20 2024 and Any Amendments Thereto (trustee) purchased a property at 15803 Cardono Lane, Houston from Jeanette Sweeney.
Lee Thorne Cheryl E. purchases 4427 Eaglewood Trail Drive, Fresno, appraised at $161,736
By Houston Daily | Sep 23, 2024
A property at 4427 Eaglewood Trail Drive, Fresno was sold on Sept. 20 by Thorne Hubert L. for $161,736. The buyer was Lee Thorne Cheryl E.
6203 Canyon Rock Way, Katy unloaded by Dalton Group Enterprises LLC
By Houston Daily | Sep 23, 2024
On Sept. 20, Jonathan Portillo and Margaret Najera purchased a property at 6203 Canyon Rock Way, Katy from Dalton Group Enterprises LLC.
24902 Kayvon Court, Katy sold on Sept. 20
By Houston Daily | Sep 23, 2024
On Sept. 20, Tien Tai Ngo purchased a property at 24902 Kayvon Court, Katy from Zuhair Shahroor.