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News from 2024


Houston mayor announces pay raises amid celebration of diversity

October 1, 2024 Houston Mayor John Whitmire has announced a series of initiatives and achievements in his latest update to the city's residents.


Poet Jericho Brown awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowship

Jericho Brown, a poet and writer, has been named one of the 2024 MacArthur Fellows. This recognition by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation honors Brown’s contributions to contemporary poetry and his ability to address complex societal issues through his work.


University partners with Harris County on sustainable energy initiative

University of Houston researchers are collaborating with the Harris County Office of County Administration’s Sustainability Office, the Harris County Energy Management Team, and other county staff to create a comprehensive baseline of energy use and energy-use intensity for county assets. Once established, this baseline will allow the team to track progress and assess the effectiveness of energy-saving measures over time. The goal is to reduce energy consumption, maximize savings, and increase the use of renewable and resilient energy sources in county-owned buildings and...


Daily Elementary principal Yasmeen Khaliq honored as HISD Star Educator

Yasmeen Khaliq, principal of Daily Elementary School, has been named this week’s HISD Star Educator. Khaliq's approach to education is characterized by her positive outlook and belief that every experience is a learning opportunity.


D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. sell 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg

A property at 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg was sold on Sept. 25 by D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. for $70,868. The buyers were Sohaila Lutfeali and Shehzad Karim.


4103 Houghton Court, Sugar Land acquired by Ronald Lee III and Bridgette Downey and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hill

On Sept. 25, Ronald Lee III and Bridgette Downey and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hill purchased a property at 4103 Houghton Court, Sugar Land from Sheryl Lynn Downey.


Newmark Homes Houston LLC unloads 15106 Oldtown Bridge Court, Four Corners

A property at 15106 Oldtown Bridge Court, Four Corners was sold on Sept. 25 by Newmark Homes Houston LLC for $370,210. The buyer was Chidi Emmanuel Emebo.


Gold Coast Equity LLC buys 8411 Spotsylvania Lane, Mission Bend

A property at 8411 Spotsylvania Lane, Mission Bend was sold on Sept. 25 by Maria A. Bitoun for $164,656. The buyer was Gold Coast Equity LLC.


1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street unloaded by Tri Pointe Homes Texas Inc.

On Sept. 25, Ghazi Jamil Shahin and Alva Rodriguez Shaiiin purchased a property at 1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street from Tri Pointe Homes Texas Inc.


Chi-An Sung and Sean Den acquire 3922 Felicia Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $196,684

On Sept. 25, Chi-An Sung and Sean Den purchased a property at 3922 Felicia Drive, Sugar Land from Perry Homes LLC.


14014 Kathi Lynn Lane, Sugar Land sold on Sept. 25

On Sept. 25, Ann Holden Cherie, Courtney Marie Holden and Marie Holden Courtney purchased a property at 14014 Kathi Lynn Lane, Sugar Land from Jackson Joseph Roy.


16422 Split Willow Drive, Four Corners unloaded by Dian Yu and Rui Wang

On Sept. 25, Zhao Jie Zhu and Zhi Lin purchased a property at 16422 Split Willow Drive, Four Corners from Dian Yu and Rui Wang.


1605 Paloma Ave., Richmond sold by Limited Liability Co. and Through Its Member 4321 Mt Vernon (trust)

On Sept. 26, Michael Alonzo Reyna purchased a property at 1605 Paloma Ave., Richmond from Limited Liability Co. and Through Its Member 4321 Mt Vernon (trust).


Harish Vemuri acquires 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond, appraised at $109,736

A property at 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond was sold on Sept. 26 by D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd. for $109,736. The buyer was Harish Vemuri.


Jefferson Tamayo Aliciaway and Kane Anne Negrillo Adalin buy 14528 Vlasta St., Needville

A property at 14528 Vlasta St., Needville was sold on Sept. 26 by Meritage Homes of Texas LLC for $231,072. The buyers were Jefferson Tamayo Aliciaway and Kane Anne Negrillo Adalin.


15823 Chimney Rock Road, Houston unloaded by Weekley Homes LLC and David Weekley Homes

A property at 15823 Chimney Rock Road, Houston was sold on Sept. 26 by Weekley Homes LLC and David Weekley Homes for $164,020. The buyers were Terry J. and Cheri R. Cox and Cox Family Trust.


Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No 141 buys 6307 Canyon Chase Drive, Katy

On Sept. 26, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No 141 purchased a property at 6307 Canyon Chase Drive, Katy from Sunlake Ltd.


2703 E. Birchdale Drive, Missouri City acquired by Efren Anthony Rincon

On Sept. 26, Efren Anthony Rincon purchased a property at 2703 E. Birchdale Drive, Missouri City from Leticia York and Leticia and John Albert Arline.


34012 Fulshear Farms Road, Fulshear purchased by Elizabeth and Braden Michael and Elizabeth Anne Arca Norris

A property at 34012 Fulshear Farms Road, Fulshear was sold on Sept. 26 by M/I Homes of Houston LLC a Delaware LLC and Name Kevin Freemen for $243,616. The buyers were Elizabeth and Braden Michael and Elizabeth Anne Arca Norris.


University of Houston releases report on Gulf Coast's potential in hydrogen economy

The University of Houston’s Division of Energy and Innovation has released a detailed report titled “The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities and Solutions.” This follows a symposium held last spring by UH Energy, which brought together industry experts, policymakers, and academics to discuss the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source.