News from 2024
C. George and Mary Mathew and George Mathew C. acquire 26611 Green Heron Drive, Katy, appraised at $248,390
By Houston Daily | Apr 5, 2024
A property at 26611 Green Heron Drive, Katy was sold on April 3 by Mary Mathew and George Mathew Chamakalayil for $248,390. The buyers were C. George and Mary Mathew and George Mathew C.
10511 Creek Bend Drive, Needville unloaded by Dr Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Inc.
By Houston Daily | Apr 5, 2024
A property at 10511 Creek Bend Drive, Needville was sold on April 3 by Dr Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Inc. for $103,610. The buyers were Jhonatan Galue-Fals and Jesika Waleska Rodriguez Lopez.
K Hovanian Houston Kingdom Heights LLC unloads 14528 Vlasta St., Needville
By Houston Daily | Apr 5, 2024
On April 3, Kirabo Denis Ssenyondo purchased a property at 14528 Vlasta St., Needville from K Hovanian Houston Kingdom Heights LLC.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Board Of Pilot Commissioners For Galveston County Ports
By Houston Daily | Apr 4, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason Keeling and reappointed Arden “Trey” Hill, III to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Galveston County Ports for terms set to expire on February 1, 2028. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Elizabeth Cross and reappointed Terrilyn Tarlton-Shannon for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the piloting of vessels on navigable streams wholly or partially located in the board’s jurisdiction.Jason Keeling, an entrepreneur and real estate broker, is a committee member of the Galveston...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Specialty Courts Advisory Council
By Houston Daily | Apr 4, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jarvis Anderson, Elizabeth Rainey, and Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor’s Office and makes funding recommendations to the criminal justice division regarding best practices.Jarvis Anderson, the chief adult probation officer of Bexar County, expressed his dedication to the council, stating, "I am honored to continue serving on the Specialty Courts Advisory Council and contributing...
Luttrell, Correa Introduce Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
By Houston Daily | Apr 4, 2024
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) have introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing border security operations through the integration of new and advanced technologies.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of staying ahead of evolving threats, stating, "As cartels and foreign adversary operations become more sophisticated amidst the ongoing border crisis, the United States must deploy the latest and most advanced technologies available to our...
University of Houston Researchers Confirm Ozone & Particulates Are Issues in San Antonio Air
By Houston Daily | Apr 4, 2024
University of Houston Researchers Confirm Ozone & Particulates Are Issues in San Antonio AirIn a groundbreaking study, University of Houston researchers have confirmed that air pollution levels in the San Antonio area exceed federal limits, leading to the city receiving a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency non-attainment designation. The research, which also examined air quality in Dallas and Houston, revealed unique challenges facing each city.Lead researcher Jimmy Flynn expressed, "This was the first time we deployed our mobile air-quality laboratory to the San...
Dosetta Cavaness Mitchell and William Mitchell Jr. acquire 8615 Halls Retreat Court, Sienna Plantation, appraised at $604,160
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
On April 1, Dosetta Cavaness Mitchell and William Mitchell Jr. purchased a property at 8615 Halls Retreat Court, Sienna Plantation from Ann and Wook Kim.
Darren and Carrie Espey purchase 2702 Cedar Lake, Richmond, appraised at $693,180
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
A property at 2702 Cedar Lake, Richmond was sold on April 1 by Mehaffey George P., Connie B Mehaffey, B Mehaffey Connie and Mehaffey Constance B. for $693,180. The buyers were Darren and Carrie Espey.
Catherine Rejane Mifsud unloads 2811 Pineleaf Drive, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
A property at 2811 Pineleaf Drive, Sugar Land was sold on April 1 by Catherine Rejane Mifsud for $210,135. The buyer was Open House Texas Realty & Investments LLC.
4723 Mardell Manor Court, Katy unloaded by Michele Elizabeth Krenek
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
On April 1, Michelle Houston Simpson purchased a property at 4723 Mardell Manor Court, Katy from Michele Elizabeth Krenek.
3710 Twin Forks Circle, Missouri City acquired by Daniel Villareal Jr. and Ailia Kendal Villareal
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
A property at 3710 Twin Forks Circle, Missouri City was sold on April 1 by Perr Homes LLC for $782,190. The buyers were Daniel Villareal Jr. and Ailia Kendal Villareal.
James Harrel and Katherine Harrell purchase 32014 Wendt Park Trace, Fulshear, appraised at $540,840
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
On April 1, James Harrel and Katherine Harrell purchased a property at 32014 Wendt Park Trace, Fulshear from National Transfer Services LLC.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Advanced Manufacturing Training Center In Brownsville
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the groundbreaking of Texas A&M University’s South Texas Workforce Development Project advanced manufacturing training facility near the Port of Brownsville and lauded the state’s efforts to bring high-quality training programs to hardworking Texans.“This new state-of-the-art facility here at the Port of Brownsville will train Texans to lead the workforce of tomorrow,” said Governor Abbott. “Students here will be prepared for in-demand jobs and receive hands-on instruction on real-world projects that are often encountered by workers...
Texas Economy Again Expands Faster Than Nation
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ continuing economic expansion as new data recently released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the Texas economy again growing faster than the nation as a whole. In the fourth quarter of 2023, real gross domestic product (GDP) for Texas grew at an annual rate of 5.0%, well ahead of the U.S. for the sixth quarter in a row."Texas is again outpacing the nation in economic expansion and job growth thanks to the best business climate and the strongest workforce in America," said Governor Abbott."Across every region of this...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Jay Riskind to Texas Public Finance Authority
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jay Riskind to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. Riskind, hailing from Austin, is the president of The Riskind Group and the managing partner and co-chair of Fractal Holdings.Riskind's involvement extends beyond his professional roles. He serves as the chair of The Riskind Foundation and is a board member of The Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University (GW). He also has a history of contributing to various committees and foundations, including his past...
Janie and John Arsizo purchase 13615 Greenway Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $58,726
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
On April 2, Janie and John Arsizo purchased a property at 13615 Greenway Drive, Sugar Land from Janie Arsizo.
Rajan Emma S., Saeed Ali and Aziz Rajan and Ali Rajan Saeed acquire 2718 Argos Drive, Missouri City, appraised at $194,950
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
A property at 2718 Argos Drive, Missouri City was sold on April 2 by Altaf Rajan for $194,950. The buyers were Rajan Emma S., Saeed Ali and Aziz Rajan and Ali Rajan Saeed.
University of Houston Research Reveals Pre-Collapse Monitoring of Kakhovka Dam, Ukraine
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
On April 3, 2024, new research conducted by the University of Houston sheds light on the events leading to the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine in 2023.The study, published in the journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment, reveals that the dam may have shown signs of deformation before its collapse. According to UH assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Pietro Milillo, "Through our analysis, we observed displacements characterizing different segments of the dam, up to two years prior to the actual collapse."The research team utilized...
Adriana Garcia acquires 4806 Cotter Lane, Rosenberg, appraised at $169,700
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
A property at 4806 Cotter Lane, Rosenberg was sold on March 28 by Elpidio Garcia for $169,700. The buyer was Adriana Garcia.