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5702 Overton Park Drive, Katy unloaded by Ardi Tehrani and Sayena Farid Marandi

On Oct. 7, 1V Willie Holmes purchased a property at 5702 Overton Park Drive, Katy from Ardi Tehrani and Sayena Farid Marandi.


26315 Gardensage Lane, Katy sold by David Pierce and Diep Nguyen Lyttle

On Oct. 7, David Pierce and Diep Nguyen Lyttle and Lyttle (living trust) purchased a property at 26315 Gardensage Lane, Katy from David Pierce and Diep Nguyen Lyttle.


Maria Aleman acquires 16907 Birdhaven Lane, Houston, appraised at $117,992

A property at 16907 Birdhaven Lane, Houston was sold on Oct. 7 by Manuel D. Aleman for $117,992. The buyer was Maria Aleman.


1218 Berrystone Trail, Missouri City unloaded by Mike Nguyen

On Oct. 7, Wu Jany and Wu Janlia purchased a property at 1218 Berrystone Trail, Missouri City from Mike Nguyen.


Rashaan and Rachel Byers sell 3919 Crystal Water Court, Richmond

A property at 3919 Crystal Water Court, Richmond was sold on Oct. 7 by Rashaan and Rachel Byers for $446,344. The buyers were Roberto and Mairim Zamora.


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Sept. 17

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 17


City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee met Sept. 25

City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee met Wednesday, Sept. 25


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Sept. 12

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Sept. 12


City of Houston City Council met Oct. 8 & 9

City of Houston City Council met Oct. 8 & 9


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Oct. 8

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Oct. 8


Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Oct. 8

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Oct. 8


Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Oct. 8

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Oct. 8


University of Houston receives $1.9M grant to boost academic publishing diversity

The University of Houston Population Health (UHPH) is set to embark on a new research initiative, backed by a $1.9 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. The project aims to address disparities in academic publishing among early career faculty, with a focus on supporting scholars from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.


University of Houston receives $10 million gift from Cemo Family Foundation

The University of Houston has received a $10 million donation from the Michael and Rebecca Cemo Family Foundation to support its Intercollegiate Athletics. This contribution will specifically aid in the construction and maintenance of the new Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center. In recognition, the west-end scoreboard at TDECU Stadium will bear the Cemo family’s name.


Houston celebrates White Cane Safety Day with events promoting awareness

White Cane Safety Day, which highlights the significance of the white cane for individuals with vision loss and blindness, will be celebrated in Houston.


Texas sends hurricane aid to Florida and Tennessee amid storm threats

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of Texas emergency response and recovery resources to Florida and Tennessee. This decision follows requests from the Florida Division of Emergency Management in anticipation of Hurricane Milton and from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for assistance after Hurricane Helene.


City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Oct. 7

City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Monday, Oct. 7


Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met Oct. 7

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors met Monday, Oct. 7


HISD recognizes Reggie Bush as Star Educator for leadership at Wisdom High

Reggie Bush, principal of Wisdom High School, is being recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator. His commitment to fostering a learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds has been highlighted as a key factor in his recognition.


Bipartisan bill targets veteran suicide prevention through improved data collection

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), along with Congressmen Greg Landsman (D-OH), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), has introduced the What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to enhance the effectiveness of suicide prevention programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill is designed to address the high rates of veteran suicides by improving data collection and transparency, ensuring that resources are directed towards the most effective initiatives.