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Jessica and Jeffery Cress acquire 1715 Copperwood Lane, Pecan Grove, appraised at $287,220

A property at 1715 Copperwood Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on Aug. 26 by David D. and Lee Ann Giles for $287,220. The buyers were Jessica and Jeffery Cress.


6622 Castleview Lane, Houston acquired by Om Family Such Trust Known as (revocable trust)

A property at 6622 Castleview Lane, Houston was sold on Aug. 26 by Olusegun A. and Mojisola G. Oladunjoye for $141,970. The buyer was Om Family Such Trust Known as (revocable trust).


Texas based LETO elevates poolside luxury with sustainability in mind

New outdoor luxury brand LETO will mark the end of the summer vacation season with an exclusive 30% off sale on its website through Labor Day.


Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Aug. 28

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 28


Survey finds Texans grappling with rising heat amid climate concerns

Texans are increasingly feeling the heat—literally and figuratively—as the latest Texas Trends survey by the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs reveals. The survey highlights the growing impact of climate change on Texans, especially among lower-income communities and those who have experienced power outages.


Summit for Emerging American Leaders set for September

The fourth annual youth summit, the Summit for Emerging American Leaders (SEAL), will be held on September 7, 2024, at the Glenn Performing Arts Center at the John Cooper School. The event aims to engage high school students with national leaders on pressing issues in America and provide an opportunity to earn a Congressional Certificate of Success.


Houston appoints Sandy Gaw as public library director

Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Sandy Gaw as the new Director of the Houston Public Library.


OPINION: Unpacking Houston's electricity outages - Part I

The Houston area has been subjected to two widespread power outages this year. Many in our region went two weeks or longer before power was restored. The outages have sparked widespread public outrage and castigation of the power companies, primarily CenterPoint, by the media and politicians.


North Houston District Board of Directors met Aug. 27

North Houston District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 27


Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Aug. 27

Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 27


Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Aug. 27

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Aug. 27


City of Houston City Council met Aug. 27 & 28

City of Houston City Council met Aug. 27 & 28


HISD names Scott Platt as new principal of Love Elementary

Scott Platt was named principal of Love Elementary this year after completing his principal apprenticeship at Twain Elementary with HISD’s Principal Academy. This veteran teacher-turned-administrator is this week’s HISD Star Educator.


Patient-specific molds for improved breast reconstruction after cancer

Professor Fatima Merchant, department chair of engineering technology at the University of Houston, is part of a multi-institutional research team designing patient-specific molds for breast cancer patients undergoing reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment.


McCaul comments on Zuckerberg's admission of Biden-Harris administration's censorship

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued a statement regarding a letter from Mark Zuckerberg to the House Judiciary Committee, in which Zuckerberg admitted that the Biden-Harris administration pressured Meta to censor free speech.


155 Copper Stream Lane, Pecan Grove sold on Aug. 22

A property at 155 Copper Stream Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on Aug. 22 by Sylbil Davis for $92,624. The buyer was Kyle Sheker.


Staci Jo Shawler unloads 11818 Brook Meadows Lane, Meadows Place

On Aug. 22, Linday Marie Harvey purchased a property at 11818 Brook Meadows Lane, Meadows Place from Staci Jo Shawler.


Yasmeen Irfan and Yaseem A. Khimani Irfan acquire 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg, appraised at $70,868

On Aug. 22, Yasmeen Irfan and Yaseem A. Khimani Irfan purchased a property at 2720 Parkway Ave., Rosenberg from D. R. Horton-Texas Ltd. and Dr Horton Texas Ltd.


9015 Dixie Lane, Needville unloaded by Raul Guerrero

A property at 9015 Dixie Lane, Needville was sold on Aug. 23 by Raul Guerrero for $264,944. The buyers were Raul Guerrero and Patricia Corp.


Cross Stephen E. and Cross Jessica S. La acquire 15 Dorothea Lane, Sugar Land, appraised at $424,142

On Aug. 23, Cross Stephen E. and Cross Jessica S. La purchased a property at 15 Dorothea Lane, Sugar Land from Janis Ratzlow Janis R. and Janis Ann Taylor Janis R.