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News from August 2025
Federal National Mortgage Association, Fannie Mae and Priority Title and Escrow LLC sell 25714 Jordan Terrace Lane, Katy
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
A property at 25714 Jordan Terrace Lane, Katy was sold on Aug. 18 by Federal National Mortgage Association, Fannie Mae and Priority Title and Escrow LLC for $301,592. The buyers were Jasmine Paige El Jamali and El Jamali Mehdi.
6307 Canyon Chase Drive, Katy purchased by Shakitha and Patricia Thomas and Gloria J Tumer
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
A property at 6307 Canyon Chase Drive, Katy was sold on Aug. 18 by Saratoga Homes of Texas Houston LLC for $175,040. The buyers were Shakitha and Patricia Thomas and Gloria J Tumer.
Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. unloads 23203 Claressa Court, Katy
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
A property at 23203 Claressa Court, Katy was sold on Aug. 18 by Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. for $347,384. The buyers were Jerry Lee Cynthia and Cynthia Outlaw Acy Cynthia.
Brown-Ledet Pamela Michelle buys 4719 Huntwood Hills Lane, Katy
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
A property at 4719 Huntwood Hills Lane, Katy was sold on Aug. 18 by Martinez Adalinda Lisset and Juan Mendoza Sanchez for $267,656. The buyer was Brown-Ledet Pamela Michelle.
Luttrell schedules mobile office hours for constituent assistance in August
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours at several locations across Texas’ 8th Congressional District in August.
Texas opens nominations for annual volunteer awards honoring community service
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Nominations have opened for the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, which recognize Texans who have shown outstanding commitment to service and volunteering.
Governor Abbott distributes relief funds from benefit concert to Hill Country flood victims
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott participated in an event in Ingram where he and the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund presented $25,000 checks to more than 60 families affected by the recent Hill Country floods.
Governor Abbott activates emergency response ahead of storms in Northwest and Southeast Texas
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe storms forecasted to affect Northwest and Southeast Texas through the middle of the week.
Texas governor vows repeated special sessions if Democrats continue walkout
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott responded after the Texas House and Senate indicated plans to adjourn sine die on Friday, August 15, 2025, if a quorum is not achieved.
Governor Abbott declares disaster in 191 counties amid rising wildfire risk
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster for 191 Texas counties due to rising wildfire threats across the state.
Governor Abbott requests federal disaster aid for Uvalde County after July floods
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Uvalde County be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration after flooding affected the area last month.
Governor Abbott announces Small Business Summit set for August in Big Lake
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Big Lake on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Cedar Park earns all four 'Friendly Texas' certifications including new tourism designation
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
The City of Cedar Park has become the third community in Texas to achieve all four “Friendly Texas” certifications, which include Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas, Digital Media Friendly Texas, and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of expected tropical storm
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of a tropical weather system forecasted to affect the Texas Gulf Coast starting Friday.
Texas awards $3.6 million grant to ACC for semiconductor manufacturing lab
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Austin Community College District (ACC) has received a $3.6 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to develop an advanced semiconductor manufacturing lab and a precision welding program at its Round Rock Campus in East...
Abbott signs bills targeting squatting on private property in Texas
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed two new bills into law aimed at addressing squatting on private property in Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints Brent Morgan to Midland County district court
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brent Morgan to serve as judge of the 318th Judicial District Court in Midland County.
Governor Abbott appoints Michelle Mangum-Merendino to Liberty County judicial post
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michelle Mangum-Merendino as Judge of the 75th Judicial District Court in Liberty County.
Governor Abbott appoints Amy Wren as district attorney for Angelina County
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amy Wren as the District Attorney of the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County.
Texas sets employment records as job growth outpaces national average
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Texas has set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of residents employed, according to July labor market data from the Texas Workforce Commission.