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Garcia Rogelio Martin Jr., Duncan Garcia Whitney and Garcia Whitney and Karen Norman Duncan purchase 1118 Lake Estates Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $210,738

A property at 1118 Lake Estates Drive, Sugar Land was sold on May 22 by Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd., US Home LLC and US Home Corp. for $210,738. The buyers were Garcia Rogelio Martin Jr., Duncan Garcia Whitney and Garcia Whitney and Karen Norman Duncan.


University professor awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship

Dr. Omolola Adepoju, a health services researcher and clinical associate professor at the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship. This fellowship will support her scholarly research and education projects at the University of Ghana Medical School.


HISD announces campus hiring event for June 1

The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse, located at 2020 Mangum Road.


Study finds weighted blankets ineffective for improving sleep in maltreated children

A study conducted by University of Houston sleep expert and psychology professor Candice Alfano has determined that weighted blankets, ranging from 5 to 10 pounds, do not improve sleep for children who have experienced various forms of maltreatment, including abuse or neglect.


3710 Twin Forks Circle, Missouri City unloaded by Perry Homes LLC

On May 21, Aiman Abdul Muqtadir Khan purchased a property at 3710 Twin Forks Circle, Missouri City from Perry Homes LLC.


Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. unloads 9511 Abigal Drive, Four Corners

On May 21, Bonnie Kay Bryce purchased a property at 9511 Abigal Drive, Four Corners from Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc.


Hunter Lane LLC sells 25830 Hunter Lane, Katy

A property at 25830 Hunter Lane, Katy was sold on May 21 by Hunter Lane LLC for $880,384. The buyers were Amy and Brett Christopher and Amy Leigh Kummer.


Thc Undersigned Teresa A. McAllister and Curtis Alden sell 22947 Emily Trace Lane, Cinco Ranch

On May 21, Moe Sameeh Hellou and Maria Gacitua purchased a property at 22947 Emily Trace Lane, Cinco Ranch from Thc Undersigned Teresa A. McAllister and Curtis Alden.


314 Wheelhouse Court, Stafford acquired by Eugenia Renee Poindexter

A property at 314 Wheelhouse Court, Stafford was sold on May 21 by Clothilda N Ekeanyanwu and Clothilda N Ajaero for $232,272. The buyer was Eugenia Renee Poindexter.


6434 Drake Elm Drive, New Territory acquired by Aiting Zhai and Yadong Wu

On May 21, Aiting Zhai and Yadong Wu purchased a property at 6434 Drake Elm Drive, New Territory from Alfred Anton Pious Antony and Krishna Kumari Selvaraj.


3004 Precinct Line Road, Richmond sold on May 21

A property at 3004 Precinct Line Road, Richmond was sold on May 21 by Arenosa Development Pitts Road Ltd. and Arenosa Development LLC for $175,860. The buyers were Ryan and Stephanie Niles.


14528 Vlasta St., Needville sold on May 21

A property at 14528 Vlasta St., Needville was sold on May 21 by Meritage Homes of Texas LLC for $231,072. The buyers were Johnson and Jumoke Ayedun.


10511 Creek Bend Drive, Needville unloaded by D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd.

A property at 10511 Creek Bend Drive, Needville was sold on May 21 by D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. for $103,610. The buyers were Nelvia Jakeline and Nelvia Jakeline Blanco Bolivar and Alexander J Velasquez.


111 Blancroft Court, Sugar Land acquired by Ben Mitchell and Brittney Nicole and Brittney Williamson

A property at 111 Blancroft Court, Sugar Land was sold on May 21 by Carlos J. Landivar M.D. Carlos Jorge Landivar Bello Individually and as Independent of the Estate of Gloria Landivar (also known as) (deceased) (executor), Carlos J MD Landivar and The Gloria Landivar Independent (estate) (executor) for $485,100. The buyers were Ben Mitchell and Brittney Nicole and Brittney Williamson.


George Sanchez and Araceli Hernandez acquire 6014 Springbrook Court, Sugar Land, appraised at $520,340

A property at 6014 Springbrook Court, Sugar Land was sold on May 21 by George Sanchez for $520,340. The buyers were George Sanchez and Araceli Hernandez.


Brian and Christa Simmers sell 2621 Stehle Road, Rosenberg

On May 21, David Sutton, Jennifer Laura, William Richard and Kathryn Ann Logan purchased a property at 2621 Stehle Road, Rosenberg from Brian and Christa Simmers.


The Undersigned Pablo Sanchez unloads 2323 Rushbrook Drive, Missouri City

A property at 2323 Rushbrook Drive, Missouri City was sold on May 21 by The Undersigned Pablo Sanchez for $203,690. The buyer was Doris H. Sanchez.


Rep. Nehls urges stay in Trump's prosecution; seeks referral to FEC

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Judge Juan Merchan urging him to issue a stay in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against President Donald J. Trump and refer it to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) under the “primary jurisdiction doctrine.”


Rep. Nehls outlines infrastructure progress amidst legislative efforts

Rep. Troy E. Nehls, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials in the 118th Congress, has highlighted recent legislative efforts aimed at enhancing the nation's infrastructure. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has advanced several key reauthorizations, including those for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) pipeline programs, and the Coast Guard. Additionally, work is progressing on the next Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).


Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches recovery fund after severe weather

In response to the significant number of households affected by severe weather in recent weeks, the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a joint effort of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston, has established the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund. This fund aims to assist those impacted by storms, derecho winds, tornadoes, and flooding events that occurred between April 26 and May 17, 2024.