News from 2025


Recent Fort Bend County home sales in week ending Feb. 22

There were 137 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Feb. 22, according to BlockShopper.com.


OPINION: Harris County Toll Road Reform

As I have previously shared with you, the Harris County Toll Road system has become a cash cow. Last year, it earned a profit of over $400 million.


Texas announces $229M investment for Vinton Steel expansion creating over 180 jobs

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant expansion project for Vinton Steel, LLC in El Paso County.


Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Groundwater Management Area 14 Joint Planning Committee met Feb. 3

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Groundwater Management Area 14 Joint Planning Committee met Monday, Feb. 3


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Jan. 28

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 28


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Jan. 28

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 28


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Jan. 28

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 28


Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Jan. 27

Southwest Management District Board of Directors met Monday, Jan. 27


Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Feb. 26

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 26


City of Houston Planning Commission met Jan. 23

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Jan. 23


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Feb. 27

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Feb. 27


City of Houston City Council met Jan. 28 & 29

City of Houston City Council met Jan. 28 & 29


City of Houston City Council met Feb. 25 & 26

City of Houston City Council met Feb. 25 & 26


TIRZ 17 Redevelopment Authority/Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Feb. 25

TIRZ 17 Redevelopment Authority/Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 25


Governor Abbott highlights achievements during Career And Technical Education Month

Governor Greg Abbott marked Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by acknowledging the accomplishments of Texas students in job training programs, which prepare them for well-paying roles in over 460 fields across the state.


Texas Rangers to probe Texas Lottery over two significant incidents

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate two incidents related to the Texas Lottery.


Corpus Christi earns recognition as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Corpus Christi for achieving the designation of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.


Texas governor renews drought disaster proclamation affecting multiple counties

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation concerning drought conditions in Texas.


Governor Abbott renews border security disaster declaration for multiple Texas counties

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the border security disaster proclamation originally issued on May 31, 2021.


Texas congressmen urge expedited review of state's carbon capture permit authority

Congressmen Dan Crenshaw and August Pfluger have called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expedite the review process for Texas Railroad Commission's application to gain primary enforcement responsibility over Class VI underground...