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On April 8, Andres M Jones and Jacquelyn R Cooper purchased a property at 3815 Pleasant Valley Drive, Missouri City from Phillip R. Cooper Jr., Andres M Jones and Jacquelyn R Cooper.

29404 McKinnon Road, Fulshear unloaded by Mobolaji and Olu Ogundeyin and Mobolaji Adeola

A property at 29404 McKinnon Road, Fulshear was sold on April 8 by Mobolaji and Olu Ogundeyin and Mobolaji Adeola for $219,570. The buyers were Ogundeyin Olu and Ogundeyin Mobolaji.

1410 Manor Drive, Rosenberg sold on April 8

A property at 1410 Manor Drive, Rosenberg was sold on April 8 by Stoa Acquisitions LLC for $89,347. The buyer was Faraway Sg LLC.

12031 Scottsdale Drive, Meadows Place sold on April 8

On April 8, BU11 Erica L and Chase Adison Davila purchased a property at 12031 Scottsdale Drive, Meadows Place from Karla Rene and Karla R. Caballero and Juan F. Maglioni.

New METRO Board Members Approved by Houston Mayor John Whitmire

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO Houston) Board of Directors has welcomed its newest members appointed by Mayor John Whitmire and approved by vote during a Houston City Council meeting. The Board of Directors, which serves as the governing body of METRO, aims to deliver a public transportation system that provides safe, clean, reliable, and accessible mobility options throughout the Houston region.Mayor Whitmire's appointments have led to a historic moment with a significant number of women serving on the board at one time. This includes the...

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Leads Coastal Members in Introducing the Bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A bipartisan effort led by Congressman Troy E. Nehls aims to address the challenges faced by the nation's domestic shrimpers with the introduction of the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024. The bill, co-sponsored by several coastal members, seeks to tackle the issue of foreign shrimp dumping that is impacting the U.S. shrimping industry.Congressman Nehls highlighted the plight of domestic shrimpers, stating, “Shrimpers in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas, along the Gulf Coast, and Atlantic Coast are faced with similar difficult decisions of whether to...

Governor Abbott Announces Kilgore Hosts Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Kilgore, Kilgore Main Street, and Visit Kilgore will be co-hosting a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, April 16. In a statement, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of music to Texas, stating, "Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies."Chip Adams, TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist, will be present at the workshop to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and its benefits. Governor Abbott expressed gratitude towards...

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Helps Secure $500,000 Grant for McAllen Transit-Oriented Development

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has successfully secured a $500,000 grant for the Metro McAllen North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan. The grant, awarded through the Federal Transit Administration's FY23 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, aims to foster sustainable growth and enhance connectivity within the McAllen community.The grant, awarded to the City of McAllen, will support the planning of TOD initiatives around two key transit stations connected by four local bus routes, including a...

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Resolution Condemning Mexican President’s Comments on “60 Minutes”

In a recent development, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has introduced a House Resolution condemning Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's comments on “60 Minutes” on March 24, 2024. The resolution not only condemns President López Obrador's remarks as diplomatic blackmail but also calls on the Mexican government to take action to limit illegal immigration.Speaking on the matter, Congressman Nehls expressed his strong disapproval, stating, “The comments made by Mexico’s President are reprehensible and equate to diplomatic blackmail.” He further emphasized...

HISD students to explore careers at annual When I Grow Up expo

Houston Independent School District (HISD) is gearing up for its 12th annual When I Grow Up career expo, set to take place on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center.According to a statement released by HISD, the event will host over 100 exhibitors from local companies, organizations, and post-secondary institutions. The expo aims to assist students in grades K-12 and their families in exploring career opportunities in high-demand, high-growth industries.In the words of the organizers, participating businesses will...

Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Emergency Response Resources Amid Severe Weather Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency response resources ahead of a storm system expected to move across the state beginning Monday afternoon. The Governor also directed TDEM to increase the readiness level of the State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) in anticipation of severe weather impacts."Texas is ready to respond with all available resources needed to assist local communities as severe weather, including severe thunderstorms and large hail, begins to impact the...

HISD students witness solar eclipse with guidance from NASA

Students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) had the unique opportunity to witness a solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, thanks to the collaboration between NASA and Space Center Houston. Astronaut and Space Center Houston Chief Science Officer Megan MacArthur visited several schools to deliver "eclipse in a box" kits, allowing students to safely observe the celestial event.Anderson Elementary Principal Erica Tran expressed her excitement about the event, stating, “The kids were able to ask a lot of questions and prepare themselves for what an eclipse really is,...

U.S. News & World Report Ranks UH Graduate Programs Among Nation’s Best in 2024

The University of Houston has once again solidified its position as a leading institution in graduate education, with several of its programs ranked among the top in the nation in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings. According to the report released today, 13 of UH's programs have secured spots in the top 50 nationwide, with a total of 17 programs in the top 50.Among the top-ranked programs are several specialties from the UH Law Center, with Health Care Law, Part-Time Law, and Intellectual Property Law securing spots in the top 10 nationwide....

Simmonds Kenneth E., James A. Simmonds, A. Simmonds James, Williams Tracy D., David J. and Natalee Cooper and J Cooper David purchase 5602 Saddle Drive, Needville, appraised at $362,808

On April 5, Simmonds Kenneth E., James A. Simmonds, A. Simmonds James, Williams Tracy D., David J. and Natalee Cooper and J Cooper David purchased a property at 5602 Saddle Drive, Needville from Joyce Cooper Linda appraised at $362,808.

1731 Rock Fence Drive, Pecan Grove sold on April 5

A property at 1731 Rock Fence Drive, Pecan Grove was sold on April 5 by Offerpad SPVBORROWER1 LLC for $173,272. The buyer was Open House Texas Realty & Investments LLC.

3015 N. Main St., Stafford unloaded by Walter John and Sandra Bailey

On April 5, Suzana and Suzana Fadi Badr and Houssam M Mozeyen purchased a property at 3015 N. Main St., Stafford from Walter John and Sandra Bailey.

1707 Shoreline Drive, Missouri City sold by 15127 Fondren LLC

A property at 1707 Shoreline Drive, Missouri City was sold on April 5 by 15127 Fondren LLC for $363,170. The buyer was 15115 Fondren LLC.

3102 Indian Wells Court, Missouri City sold on April 5

On April 5, American Home Buyer Ltd. purchased a property at 3102 Indian Wells Court, Missouri City from Marcus B Townsend and Townwell for (trust).

Peter and Therese Schimpf, Peter W. Sch I. Mpf and Therese Anne Sciiimpf purchase 23203 Claressa Court, Katy, appraised at $347,384

A property at 23203 Claressa Court, Katy was sold on April 5 by Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. for $347,384. The buyers were Peter and Therese Schimpf, Peter W. Sch I. Mpf and Therese Anne Sciiimpf.

9918 Overview Drive, Sugar Land unloaded by John Joseph and John Stephen