Houston Daily

News from April 2025


4418 Texas Trail, Sugar Land unloaded by Linda F Haynes Peacock

A property at 4418 Texas Trail, Sugar Land was sold on April 8 by Linda F Haynes Peacock for $180,981. The buyer was Jacque Peacock Le Bruce Le.


11410 Ryan Manor Drive, Richmond purchased by Pankaj Patel and Sejal Mistry

On April 8, Pankaj Patel and Sejal Mistry purchased a property at 11410 Ryan Manor Drive, Richmond from Toll Houston Tx LLC.


6505 Fm 723 Road, Richmond unloaded by K Hovnanian of Houston H LLC

A property at 6505 Fm 723 Road, Richmond was sold on April 8 by K Hovnanian of Houston H LLC for $587,120. The buyer was Rail Xzavier Sterling.


Governor Abbott appoints three to risk management board

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Risk Management Board, which is responsible for overseeing insurance services for state agencies in Texas.


Governor Abbott reappoints members to state employee charitable campaign policy committee

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Daniel Bivens and Vanessa Cortez Tanner to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee.


Governor Abbott sets special election date for 18th Congressional District

Governor Greg Abbott has declared that the special election for the 18th Congressional District seat, left vacant by the late Congressman Sylvester Turner, will occur on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.


Marble Falls earns designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated Marble Falls for achieving the designation of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.


Governor Abbott appoints new members to pilot commissioners board

Governor Greg Abbott has made significant appointments to the Jefferson and Orange Counties Board of Pilot Commissioners.


Texas initiates joint damage assessment following Northeast Texas storms

Governor Greg Abbott has taken steps to assess storm damage in Northeast Texas by directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).


Texas Governor Abbott's new appointments to the Texas Diabetes Council

Governor Greg Abbott has made a new appointment and three reappointments to the Texas Diabetes Council, tasked with advising on diabetes-related legislative needs and education in Texas. K. Renee’ Yarbrough-Yale, D.N.P., takes a new seat, while...


Pflugerville earns designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Pflugerville following its recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.


Graham recognized as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after meeting TMO criteria

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Graham has earned a designation as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.


Texas awards $1.3M in job training grants to Collin County Community College

Governor Greg Abbott announced over $1.3 million in job training grants to Collin County Community College District, provided by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).


City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met April 10

City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met Thursday, April 10


House Republicans pass act to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections

Today, the House of Representatives pushed forward legislation intended to bolster the integrity of U.S. federal elections.


Houstonians highlight infrastructure and crime as key concerns in new survey

A recent report from the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston sheds light on the current issues facing Houston residents.


Rep. Nehls backs Senate amendment, emphasizing Trump's commitments

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has announced his affirmative vote on the Senate Amendment to H. Con.


Babin supports budget for Trump's America First agenda in congressional vote

Congressman Brian Babin of Texas expressed his support for a budget resolution aimed at advancing former President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda.


McCaul supports SAVE Act to ensure citizenship verification for federal voting

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul from Texas cast his vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act today.


De La Cruz supports Senate's FY2025 budget resolution amendment

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz expressed her support for the Senate amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Reconciliation Resolution.