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News from 2024


HISD recognizes Bettina McKinney as Star Educator

Bettina McKinney, the principal of Highland Heights Elementary School, has been recognized as this week’s HISD Star Educator for her leadership and dedication. Under her guidance, the school has seen significant improvements in student performance over the past three years.


Congress introduces bipartisan bill to address judiciary backlog

Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), along with Congressmen Darrell Issa (R-CA-48), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12), and Hank Johnson (D-GA-04), introduced the bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024. This legislation aims to address the understaffing and backlog issues plaguing federal district courts by adding critically needed judgeships.


14528 Vlasta St., Needville unloaded by K Hovnanian Houston Kingdom Heights LLC

On Sept. 12, Lainez Elias Antonio, Christin Nicolle Vogel and Nicolle Vogel Christin purchased a property at 14528 Vlasta St., Needville from K Hovnanian Houston Kingdom Heights LLC.


Brandon Davis and Davis Tiffany purchase 15823 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, appraised at $164,020

A property at 15823 Chimney Rock Road, Houston was sold on Sept. 12 by Weekley Homes LLC for $164,020. The buyers were Brandon Davis and Davis Tiffany.


Antonelly, Jordi, Berta Cabrera Antonelly E. and Andre Emiliano Vargas and Vargas JORD1 A buy 2019 Stetson Place Court, Pecan Grove

On Sept. 12, Antonelly, Jordi, Berta Cabrera Antonelly E. and Andre Emiliano Vargas and Vargas JORD1 A purchased a property at 2019 Stetson Place Court, Pecan Grove from Berta M. Cabrera Antonelly E. Antonelly and Jordi A. Vargas Antonelly.


Op Spe PHX1 LLC buys 518 Marathon Place, Stafford

On Sept. 12, Op Spe PHX1 LLC purchased a property at 518 Marathon Place, Stafford from Natt Angela.


K Hovnanian of Houston II LLC buys 7247 Chickory Woods Lane, Mission Bend

On Sept. 12, K Hovnanian of Houston II LLC purchased a property at 7247 Chickory Woods Lane, Mission Bend from Tejas Landing Development LLC.


Rep. Wesley Hunt introduces bill for accurate offshore resource assessment

Representative Wesley Hunt has introduced H.R. 9472, known as the Comprehensive Offshore Resource Enhancement (CORE) Act. The bill aims to provide an accurate assessment of undiscovered oil and gas reserves in the United States and the Gulf of Mexico.


Hunt introduces act protecting US firms from Russian litigation

Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced The Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024. The bill has garnered bipartisan support with cosponsorship from members of the House Judiciary Committee: Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), and Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL).


Wesley Hunt's Royalty Resiliency Act passes Senate with bipartisan support

Today, H.R. 7377 - The Royalty Resiliency Act, which provides financial relief to exploration and production companies operating on federal lands, has passed the Senate. Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the act earlier this year, and it passed the United States House of Representatives on July 22nd with bipartisan support.


University of Houston develops advanced wearable eye-tracking sensors

A University of Houston engineering team has developed wearable sensors to examine eye movement for assessing brain disorders or damage. Many brain diseases manifest as eye symptoms, often before other signs appear.


Governor Abbott celebrates new Catholic school groundbreaking in Boerne

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Boerne, commending the institution's dedication to offering Texas families diverse educational opportunities.


Weekly recap of Fort Bend County home sales during week ending Sept. 7

There were 113 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Sept. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.


3116 Monet Drive, Sugar Land acquired by Cabrera Berta, Vargas Antonelly E., Jordi A. Vargas, A. Vargas Jordi and Vargas Andre Emiliano

A property at 3116 Monet Drive, Sugar Land was sold on Sept. 12 by Cabrera Berta, Vargas Antonelly Edwardo, Jordi Alexis Vargas and Alexis Vargas Jordi for $395,632. The buyers were Cabrera Berta, Vargas Antonelly E., Jordi A. Vargas, A. Vargas Jordi and Vargas Andre Emiliano.


Stinson Michael C. and MCS 2024 (living trust) acquire 3111 Sombra, Richmond, appraised at $393,690

On Sept. 12, Stinson Michael C. and MCS 2024 (living trust) purchased a property at 3111 Sombra, Richmond from Stinson Michael C., Sheri Lynn Stinson and Lynn Stinson Sheri.


5639 Carta Valley Lane, Richmond sold on Sept. 12

A property at 5639 Carta Valley Lane, Richmond was sold on Sept. 12 by Adam Forest and Nalcaci Mehmet for $183,160. The buyers were Adeyemi Esther A. and Ibrahim O. and Ibrahim O.'Adeyemi.


Merlyn and Merlyn Maria Varghese and Abraham Melby Varughese buy 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond

On Sept. 12, Merlyn and Merlyn Maria Varghese and Abraham Melby Varughese purchased a property at 11010 Vacek Road, Richmond from D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd.


6307 Canyon Chase Drive, Katy unloaded by Chhabra Poonam

A property at 6307 Canyon Chase Drive, Katy was sold on Sept. 12 by Chhabra Poonam for $175,040. The buyers were Anna and Aarica Arora, Arora Aarcia, Chhabra Ajay and Simmi Gakhar.


Ebere Henry Chibuzor sells 815 Aqua Vista Lane, Rosenberg

On Sept. 12, Ebere Queen, Ebere Mathis and Ebere Wisdon purchased a property at 815 Aqua Vista Lane, Rosenberg from Ebere Henry Chibuzor.


Bravo Ashley Michelle sells 5914 Preserve Lane, Missouri City

On Sept. 12, Jades Construction LLC purchased a property at 5914 Preserve Lane, Missouri City from Bravo Ashley Michelle.