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Hobby Area Management District Public Safety Committee met May 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 16, 2024
Hobby Area Management District Public Safety Committee met Monday, May 13
11838 Oak Meadow Drive, Meadows Place sold by Cindy Tang
By Houston Daily | May 16, 2024
On May 15, Phan Anh Thuy and Le Thi Nguyen purchased a property at 11838 Oak Meadow Drive, Meadows Place from Cindy Tang.
Luttrell urges Biden for disaster declaration following Texas floods
By Houston Daily | May 16, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has submitted a letter to President Joe Biden, endorsing Governor Greg Abbott's appeal for a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas. The Congressman urged the President to extend critical Individual Assistance programs to Montgomery, Harris, Polk, San Jacinto, and Walker counties.
Nehls introduces bill against funding ICE Secure Docket Program
By Houston Daily | May 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has introduced the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Identity Cards Act. This legislation aims to prevent President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using American tax dollars to issue identity cards to illegal immigrants. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced a similar version of this legislation in the Senate earlier this week.
New approach speeds up efficiency in thermoelectric materials
By Houston Daily | May 16, 2024
Thermoelectric materials, which can produce electricity from sources of heat that would otherwise be wasted, could play a significant role in the clean energy transition. However, their adoption has been hindered by the inefficiency of most current thermoelectric materials to generate sufficient power for many practical applications.
Ngoc Thi and Linh Duy Vu buy 3006 Mast Court, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
A property at 3006 Mast Court, Sugar Land was sold on May 13 by Gary R. and Sharon A. Hazel and Hazel Family Trust for $198,871. The buyers were Ngoc Thi and Linh Duy Vu.
4310 Balsa Rock Court, Katy unloaded by Felipe and Alicia Perez
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
A property at 4310 Balsa Rock Court, Katy was sold on May 13 by Felipe and Alicia Perez for $319,440. The buyers were Gilberto Vazquez and Liz A. Banda.
27322 Ashford Sky Lane, Katy sold by Jeffrey P Hentz and Hua Chen-Hentz
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
On May 13, Faye A. Heffele Settlor and Heffele (living trust) purchased a property at 27322 Ashford Sky Lane, Katy from Jeffrey P Hentz and Hua Chen-Hentz.
Terry Lynn Norwood Green unloads 3802 Glen Cove Circle, Missouri City
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
On May 13, William Robert Green purchased a property at 3802 Glen Cove Circle, Missouri City from Terry Lynn Norwood Green.
Caleb and Mariah Fortune sell 17314 Pentland Court, Richmond
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
On May 13, Martha A. Melgarejo-Garcia purchased a property at 17314 Pentland Court, Richmond from Caleb and Mariah Fortune.
Reina R Taibo unloads 6926 Misty Morning Trace, Houston
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
On May 13, Belkis G. and Joel B. Betancourt purchased a property at 6926 Misty Morning Trace, Houston from Reina R Taibo.
Limited Liability Co. and Through Its Member Harold T S. unload 15903 Lenclaire Drive, Houston
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
On May 13, Alma Delia Guerrero Hernandez and Andres Belisario Vasquez Gomez purchased a property at 15903 Lenclaire Drive, Houston from Limited Liability Co. and Through Its Member Harold T S.
15510 Camino Del. Sol Drive, Mission Bend sold on May 13
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
A property at 15510 Camino Del. Sol Drive, Mission Bend was sold on May 13 by Interest Inc. and Following Real Property for $64,665. The buyer was Nelson Duy Ngu.
Texas governor discusses bolstering economic ties with Swedish foreign minister
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas recently hosted a meeting with the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tobias Billström, at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. The discussion revolved around enhancing the international economic partnership between Texas and Sweden. This marks Minister Billström's first official visit to Texas and his inaugural meeting with Governor Abbott.
Governor Abbott appoints Lee P. Mann to LNVA Board of Directors
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
Governor Abbott has appointed Lee P. Mann to the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) Board of Directors, a term set to expire on July 28, 2027. The LNVA is tasked with conserving, controlling, and utilizing the waters of the Neches River and its tributaries, including storm and flood waters.
Governor Abbott makes key appointments to Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
Governor Abbott has reappointed Major General Juan G. Ayala and Adriana Cruz, while also appointing Joe Esparza and Michael Poku, M.D., to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs. These appointments are for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. In addition, Stewart McGregor has been appointed by the Governor for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Governor named Esparza as chair and Cruz will continue as vice chair. The Council's mandate is to advise the Office of the Governor on issues resulting from changes in demographics in the state.
University of Houston celebrates first-ever medical graduates
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
Graduation day is a major milestone in the academic journey, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. This was particularly true for 22 students at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine who crossed the commencement stage on Saturday, May 11. They were the first students ever to earn a medical degree from the University of Houston.
University of Houston to launch Aerospace Engineering Research Center with $5M NASA Grant
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
The University of Houston is set to open an aerospace engineering research center, courtesy of a $5 million grant from NASA. The center aims to support NASA's strategic goal of sustainable, long-term space exploration, development, and utilization on the moon and Mars.
HISD hosts Civic Youth Summit to promote student voting
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) hosted the My Ballot My Future Civic Youth Summit at Delmar Fieldhouse on May 14. The event, attended by numerous HISD juniors and seniors, aimed to promote civic responsibility and voting among students.
UH professor appointed speaker of American Psychiatric Association assembly
By Houston Daily | May 14, 2024
Dr. Steven Starks, a geriatric psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor at the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, has assumed the role of speaker for the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly of District Branches. This position is considered to be the most prestigious within the organization.