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News from 2024


University of Houston recruits top researchers through Presidential Frontier Faculty initiative

The University of Houston (UH) is continuing its nearly century-long tradition of fostering innovation through a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing faculty excellence. The Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF) initiative, launched in 2022 under the guidance of UH President Renu Khator, seeks to recruit 100 top researchers to the campus. These scholars are selected for their interdisciplinary research that addresses global societal challenges and their role in mentoring future professionals.


Navasota earns recognition as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

The City of Navasota has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO), Governor Greg Abbott announced today. This designation follows the completion of a multi-step certification process aimed at fostering music business-related economic development and job creation in Texan communities.


Texas steps up efforts against illegal immigration with new arrests and security measures

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are working to secure the border, aiming to stop drug, weapon, and human smuggling into Texas. The effort also seeks to prevent transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.


Home sales during week ending Oct. 5 in Fort Bend County

There were 134 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.


16707 Blueridge Road, Houston sold by Citywide ATM Inc. and Name Ha

On Oct. 10, Ben Tran and Anh T Truong purchased a property at 16707 Blueridge Road, Houston from Citywide ATM Inc. and Name Ha.


Vera Ruben Sanchez Sr., Vera Rubensanchez Sr. and Maria Vera acquire 6623 Laughlin Drive, Houston, appraised at $103,472

A property at 6623 Laughlin Drive, Houston was sold on Oct. 10 by Vera Ruben Avila Jr. for $103,472. The buyers were Vera Ruben Sanchez Sr., Vera Rubensanchez Sr. and Maria Vera.


938 Tanglewild Lane, Pecan Grove sold on Oct. 10

A property at 938 Tanglewild Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on Oct. 10 by Fred Brown for $141,664. The buyer was Carol Brown.


Leslie Roberts Dale sells 1314 Woodmere Lane, Pecan Grove

A property at 1314 Woodmere Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on Oct. 10 by Leslie Roberts Dale for $163,200. The buyers were Roberts Teresa Lynn, Nicole Roberts Kristen and Kristen Nicole Roberts.


3106 Kempwood Drive, Sugar Land sold by Joanita Jakana-Lule

On Oct. 10, Phuong L. and Matt Farrell Gilmore purchased a property at 3106 Kempwood Drive, Sugar Land from Joanita Jakana-Lule.


4415 Lakewood Drive, Missouri City acquired by Paula K. Larry D. and Kenneth James Ward Larry D., Andrea Jan Kitten and Kelley Michelle Falleroni

On Oct. 10, Paula K. Larry D. and Kenneth James Ward Larry D., Andrea Jan Kitten and Kelley Michelle Falleroni purchased a property at 4415 Lakewood Drive, Missouri City from Ward Larry D., Paula K Ward and K Ward Paula.


1935 Plum Creek Lane, Missouri City acquired by Steffany Claudia Cruz Lobos and Maria D. Lobos De Cruz

On Oct. 10, Steffany Claudia Cruz Lobos and Maria D. Lobos De Cruz purchased a property at 1935 Plum Creek Lane, Missouri City from Daz Investments LLC.


1626 Middlesbrough Lane, Missouri City sold by Leung Lai Ping, Hung Fai Lam and Fai Lam Hung

On Oct. 10, Leung Lai Ping, Hung Fai and Ka Tai Alvin Lam, Fai Lam Hung, Lam Ka Chun, Alvin Lam Ka Tai and Tai Alvin Lamm Ka purchased a property at 1626 Middlesbrough Lane, Missouri City from Leung Lai Ping, Hung Fai Lam and Fai Lam Hung.


Sabina A. and Upendo John Mwingira buy 4719 Mardell Manor Court, Katy

A property at 4719 Mardell Manor Court, Katy was sold on Oct. 10 by John and Pamela Keffer and John R. and Pamela C. Keefer for $409,984. The buyers were Sabina A. and Upendo John Mwingira.


25402 Greenwell Springs Lane, Katy unloaded by Lakshmi N Kurella Krishna Priya Piratla

On Oct. 10, Yiqin Zheng and Daniel Brady Lam purchased a property at 25402 Greenwell Springs Lane, Katy from Lakshmi N Kurella Krishna Priya Piratla.


27202 Ashford Sky Lane, Katy sold on Oct. 10

A property at 27202 Ashford Sky Lane, Katy was sold on Oct. 10 by Harkor Homes LLC for $653,220. The buyer was Sleaye LLC.


Rodney Kyle Jennifer Babineaux and Hannah Christina Porter Jennifer Babineaux purchase 2454 Fairbreeze Drive, Katy, appraised at $408,312

On Oct. 10, Rodney Kyle Jennifer Babineaux and Hannah Christina Porter Jennifer Babineaux purchased a property at 2454 Fairbreeze Drive, Katy from Rodney Lydell Porter and Babineaux Jennifer.


Karla Jazmin and Karla Jazmin Agreda Gutierrez and Felipe Olguin Ovalle buy 24542 Carlton Springs Lane, Katy

A property at 24542 Carlton Springs Lane, Katy was sold on Oct. 10 by Hobert L Philpott III for $262,230. The buyers were Karla Jazmin and Karla Jazmin Agreda Gutierrez and Felipe Olguin Ovalle.


11222 Overland Trail Drive, Richmond unloaded by Suzanne Isabel Childre and Jererne Michael Vincent

A property at 11222 Overland Trail Drive, Richmond was sold on Oct. 10 by Suzanne Isabel Childre and Jererne Michael Vincent for $169,000. The buyer was David Olguin Jr.


Public purchases 10319 Belvamera Road, Richmond, appraised at $243,968

On Oct. 10, Public purchased a property at 10319 Belvamera Road, Richmond from Brenda Stringer.


Arnaud Jacques Cocquerel acquires 17319 Hanoverian Drive, Richmond, appraised at $338,376

On Oct. 10, Arnaud Jacques Cocquerel purchased a property at 17319 Hanoverian Drive, Richmond from Leslie Oleary and Ramzy Shayib.