Houston Daily

News from April 2025


Texas allocates $6.25M to support rural hospital grants

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will distribute $6.25 million in grant funding to selected hospitals serving rural communities. “Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health...


Governor Abbott declares April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has declared April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas.


Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Texas Workforce Investment Council

Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointments of Aida Coronado and Bobby Smith to the Texas Workforce Investment Council.


Buda designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Buda has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).


Brenham receives Tourism Friendly Texas certification from Travel Texas

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


Governor Abbott names chronic kidney disease task force members

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jose Almeda, M.D., Lauren Ramsey, and Leila Williams, D.O. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.


Governor Abbott appoints new and returning members to conservation board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Clement III and reappointed Tina Yturria Buford to positions on the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.


Governor Abbott initiates joint damage assessment for South Texas flooding

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to collaborate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas.


Governor Abbott says proposed EPIC City construction is unauthorized by state laws

Governor Greg Abbott has revealed that the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and its partners have not secured necessary approvals for construction from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).


Governor Abbott declares April sexual assault awareness month in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas.


Governor Abbott appoints Andrew Polk to Texas conservation council

Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Andrew Polk to serve on the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council.


Home sales during week ending March 29 in Fort Bend County

There were 140 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending March 29, according to BlockShopper.com.


Janaya McNeil buys 2826 Meadowbrook Lane, Rosenberg

On April 3, Janaya McNeil purchased a property at 2826 Meadowbrook Lane, Rosenberg from Long Lake Ltd. a Texas Ltd. Partnership and Long Lake Ltd.


5514 Walnut Glen Lane, Rosenberg unloaded by Chesmar Homes LLC LLC

A property at 5514 Walnut Glen Lane, Rosenberg was sold on April 3 by Chesmar Homes LLC LLC for $220,340. The buyer was Sanju Ganglani.


Oscar and Ana D. Olivares unload 5326 Tyler Park Lane, Katy

On April 3, Jacqueline Edwards-Sheppard purchased a property at 5326 Tyler Park Lane, Katy from Oscar and Ana D. Olivares.


Hans Kumar and Aditi Gupta purchase 27202 Ashford Sky Lane, Katy, appraised at $653,220

On April 3, Hans Kumar and Aditi Gupta purchased a property at 27202 Ashford Sky Lane, Katy from Sleaye LLC.


Rachel Kline and Matthew Freeman purchase 25231 Sandy Trace Lane, Katy, appraised at $236,616

A property at 25231 Sandy Trace Lane, Katy was sold on April 3 by Kris and Michelle Hartmann for $236,616. The buyers were Rachel Kline and Matthew Freeman.


7206 Fiesta Flower, Katy sold by Georgia Gumila McFarlain and Georgia Gumila and Georgia McFarlain

A property at 7206 Fiesta Flower, Katy was sold on April 3 by Georgia Gumila McFarlain and Georgia Gumila and Georgia McFarlain for $268,240. The buyer was Opendoor Property Trust I.


Thomas Lee Eric II acquires 26419 Granite Brook Lane, Katy, appraised at $619,512

A property at 26419 Granite Brook Lane, Katy was sold on April 3 by Thomas Lee E. for $619,512. The buyer was Thomas Lee Eric II.


6507 Evanmill Lane, Katy unloaded by Parr Joshua L.

A property at 6507 Evanmill Lane, Katy was sold on April 3 by Parr Joshua L. for $279,370. The buyer was Parr Liz F.