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On Sept. 23, Ephron Moshe Yitzhak, Melissa Ephron, Thereto All Improvements Located Thereon Fixtures, All Appurtenances Belonging and Appertaining Thereto purchased a property at 11410 Ryan Manor Drive, Richmond from Highland Homes-Houston LLC appraised at $158,712.

Victor J Marks and V. Valka as Independent Kristen (estate administrator) sell 4706 Sedgewood Drive, Rosenberg

On Sept. 23, Riley Nathaniel Payne and Abigail Elizabeth Fontenot Haston purchased a property at 4706 Sedgewood Drive, Rosenberg from Victor J Marks and V. Valka as Independent Kristen (estate administrator).

9206 Rocky Valley Drive, Mission Bend unloaded by Abraham Sunil

A property at 9206 Rocky Valley Drive, Mission Bend was sold on Sept. 23 by Abraham Sunil for $161,752. The buyer was 9206 Rocky Valley Investment Llcwhose Mailing.

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 22

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Aug. 22

Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Aug. 21

Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 21

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Aug. 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Memorial Committee met Aug. 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Memorial Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 20

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 20

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 20

City of Houston City Council met Sept. 24 & 25

City of Houston City Council met Sept. 24 & 25

University of Houston names Dr. Jonathan McCullers new dean for Fertitta College

The University of Houston has appointed Dr. Jonathan McCullers as the new vice president of health affairs and dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. He succeeds Dr. Stephen Spann, who retired in August after a long career in medicine, including eight years at UH.

HISD partners with Chevron to expand career education programs

HISD has announced a new partnership with Chevron Shipping Company LLC (Chevron) to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming within the District.

Roy Rodriguez named chairman by Congresswoman De La Cruz

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) this week held her second official meeting of the South Texas Water Working Group, where she announced the appointment of Roy Rodriguez as its chairman. Rodriguez has extensive experience in public administration and water management across Texas.

University of Houston maintains top status despite slight drop in U.S News ranking

The University of Houston has maintained its position among the top 75 public universities in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Top Public School rankings, securing the No. 74 spot. This marks a slight change from last year's rank of No. 70. The university continues to make progress in key student success metrics, which remain central to its mission of improving educational outcomes.

University unveils guidelines enhancing access to opioid use disorder treatments in pharmacies

Pharmacists now have more guidance in combating the opioid crisis and providing treatment to patients thanks to new national guidelines developed at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Access to Resources and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Guideline, released today, addresses critical barriers in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder across the nation’s community pharmacies.

Zaira Gomez honored as HISD Star Educator

Zaira Gomez, a dedicated employee and graduate of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), has been recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator. Gomez has served in various roles within the district since graduating from Worthing High School 21 years ago.

HISD teachers receive Kinder Excellence awards for impactful teaching

Two Houston Independent School District (HISD) teachers have been recognized with the Kinder Excellence in Teaching Awards for their innovative and effective teaching methods in underserved communities. Alexis Gage, a science teacher at Chavez High School, and Eric Pacheco, a third-grade teacher at Rodriguez Elementary, were honored for their dedication to their students.

Bipartisan RIDER Act introduced to improve federal disaster assistance