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News from 2024
OPINION: Have you made a hurricane plan for your family?
By Bill King | Jun 10, 2024
Author's Note: As my regular readers will likely recall, I was heavily involved in redrafting our region's evacuation plans after the disastrous Rita evacuation in 2005. Every few years, I remind everyone about the importance of having a plan in the event a major hurricane threatens our area and update the reminder with the latest information.
HISD partners with T-Mobile & Premier Wireless to aid vulnerable students
By Houston Daily | Jun 10, 2024
Houston ISD is collaborating with T-Mobile and Premier Wireless to provide 1,000 unaccompanied and unhoused students in the district with CPR3 smartphones. These devices are designed to enhance student safety and educational success by offering immediate access to critical resources.
Discovery links gene absence to spongy heart disease
By Houston Daily | Jun 10, 2024
While the heart is developing in utero, certain heart diseases like left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC), also known as spongy heart, can emerge. A University of Houston pharmacology researcher has reported on how cells and molecules act during early heart formation and what might cause LVNC. This type of cardiomyopathy often necessitates heart transplants for patients.
HISD senior earns full scholarship to prestigious Swarthmore College
By Houston Daily | Jun 10, 2024
Troy Jackson, a senior at HISD’s Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy, has been awarded a full academic scholarship to Swarthmore College. Jackson credits his success to hard work, perseverance, and the guidance of trusted adults.
Mineral Wells earns 'Music Friendly' status from Texas Governor
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the City of Mineral Wells has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO) after completing a multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, introduced by TMO in 2016, aims to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.
Sobia Bashir unloads 25430 Lockspur Drive, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
A property at 25430 Lockspur Drive, Richmond was sold on June 7 by Sobia Bashir for $191,832. The buyers were Brij M. and Veena Kalia.
Chemin Lim acquires 10903 Starling Creek Drive, Richmond, appraised at $114,112
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
A property at 10903 Starling Creek Drive, Richmond was sold on June 7 by Young Suk and Young Sook Kim for $114,112. The buyer was Chemin Lim.
Comfort Obi-Ofodile Ebele Ngozi and Owo Ebele acquire 16915 Morning Dusk Drive, Richmond, appraised at $209,352
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
On June 7, Comfort Obi-Ofodile Ebele Ngozi and Owo Ebele purchased a property at 16915 Morning Dusk Drive, Richmond from Charles Owo.
17302 Fechser Lane, Richmond unloaded by Nei Global Relocation Co.
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
A property at 17302 Fechser Lane, Richmond was sold on June 7 by Nei Global Relocation Co. for $325,000. The buyer was Iyad Alokbi.
Rafael M. and Maria Soledad Lopez sell 8842 Chelsworth Drive, Mission Bend
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
On June 7, Rafael M. and Maria Soledad Lopez and Lopez Family (living trust) purchased a property at 8842 Chelsworth Drive, Mission Bend from Rafael M. and Maria Soledad Lopez.
15007 Delbarton Drive, Mission Bend sold by Saliba George and Saliba Fadi E., Saliba Dahdal Mirna and Mirna Saliba Dahdal
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
A property at 15007 Delbarton Drive, Mission Bend was sold on June 7 by Saliba George and Saliba Fadi E., Saliba Dahdal Mirna and Mirna Saliba Dahdal for $69,712. The buyer was Vivian Saliba.
7115 Santa Rita Drive, Mission Bend sold on June 7
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
On June 7, Kelly Duong purchased a property at 7115 Santa Rita Drive, Mission Bend from Newmark Homes Houston LLC.
1522 Brookstone Lane, Greatwood purchased by Ilana Nigri Salem and Alexandre Cesar Salem E Silva
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
On June 7, Ilana Nigri Salem and Alexandre Cesar Salem E Silva purchased a property at 1522 Brookstone Lane, Greatwood from Todd and Amy Shepard.
Klc Property Group LLC buys 1534 Fairview Drive, Greatwood
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
On June 7, Klc Property Group LLC purchased a property at 1534 Fairview Drive, Greatwood from Kimberly Costanzo.
1811 Wild Violet Court, Greatwood sold by Liu Thomas C., A. Liu Sue and Sue A. Liu
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
On June 7, Claudia Maldonado and Chris Bilec purchased a property at 1811 Wild Violet Court, Greatwood from Liu Thomas C., A. Liu Sue and Sue A. Liu.
John H. and Barbara A. Hoag unload 5115 Avondale Drive, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
A property at 5115 Avondale Drive, Sugar Land was sold on June 7 by John H. and Barbara A. Hoag for $445,890. The buyers were Barbara A. and John H. Hoag, Kelly Gaines and Hoag (revocable trust).
May Ling and Wei Fung Ling and Jodie Gaibo Chan acquire 3222 Spring Trail Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $390,702
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
On June 7, May Ling and Wei Fung Ling and Jodie Gaibo Chan purchased a property at 3222 Spring Trail Drive, Sugar Land from Rashmi and Rajib Batabyal and Rashmi Madan.
Ellen Paula Asnes and Ellen and William Asnes Family Trust buy 2711 Green Fields Drive, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
On June 7, Ellen Paula Asnes and Ellen and William Asnes Family Trust purchased a property at 2711 Green Fields Drive, Sugar Land from William Asnes and Asnes Ellen Paula.
9818 Opal Village Lane, Katy acquired by Toll Southwest LLC
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
A property at 9818 Opal Village Lane, Katy was sold on June 7 by Tphtl Rogers LLC for $209,744. The buyer was Toll Southwest LLC.
Oluyemisi Adebiyi sells 6326 Gabrielle Canyon Court, Katy
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
A property at 6326 Gabrielle Canyon Court, Katy was sold on June 7 by Oluyemisi Adebiyi for $208,376. The buyers were Oluyemisi Olabosipo Adebiyi and Olabosipo Adebiyi Oluyemisi (revocable living trust).