News from August 2025
Certified Financial Planner on Florida's rising insurance: 'Skyrocketing costs for car and homeowners insurance'
By Houston Daily | Aug 14, 2025
Nick Hopwood, Founder of Peak Wealth Management, has highlighted that retirees often overlook high insurance and living costs in no-income-tax states, which can outweigh expected tax savings.
Opendoor Property Trust I. buys 6323 Big Oak Canyon Drive, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Aug 14, 2025
On Aug. 13, Opendoor Property Trust I. purchased a property at 6323 Big Oak Canyon Drive, Richmond from Quentin and Quentin L. Adams, Chaundra Latrice Smith and Chaundra L. Smith-Adams and Chaundra L Smith.
Benjamin Hollero Austria sells 2607 Kielder Shadow Court, Katy
By Houston Daily | Aug 14, 2025
A property at 2607 Kielder Shadow Court, Katy was sold on Aug. 13 by Benjamin Hollero Austria for $477,328. The buyer was Gjaussy Real Estate LLC.
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Aug. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2025
City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Aug. 14
University of Houston launches new applied behavior analysis programs amid rising demand
By Houston Daily | Aug 14, 2025
The University of Houston is expanding its behavioral health education with three new programs in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) starting this fall.
Wesley Hunt urges FERC approval for Rio Grande LNG project amid ongoing regulatory delays
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Congressman Wesley Hunt, together with Congressmen Pfluger, Weber, and Crenshaw, has called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to quickly approve permits for trains 1-5 of the Rio Grande LNG Project.
5111 Kendalia Cloud Lane, Fulshear unloaded by Rob and Lyndy Olinger
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
A property at 5111 Kendalia Cloud Lane, Fulshear was sold on Aug. 11 by Rob and Lyndy Olinger for $451,233. The buyers were Daniel Wilson and Alyssa Slack.
6310 Kimisu Lane, Richmond acquired by Vendt Holdings Subsidiary 2 LLC
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
On Aug. 11, Vendt Holdings Subsidiary 2 LLC purchased a property at 6310 Kimisu Lane, Richmond from Dml Capital LLC.
10011 Hazel Woods Court, Richmond purchased by Shekoory Ali and Abbood Dina
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
On Aug. 11, Shekoory Ali and Abbood Dina purchased a property at 10011 Hazel Woods Court, Richmond from Joe and Theresa M. Garcia, Garica Theresa M., Theresa M. De La Rosa and Rosa Theresa M. De La.
Bedre Mihir Mahesh acquires 1708 Windloch St., Richmond, appraised at $436,944
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
A property at 1708 Windloch St., Richmond was sold on Aug. 11 by Ann Ryman Peggy for $436,944. The buyer was Bedre Mihir Mahesh.
Angelita Dickson purchases 6018 Baileys Run Lane, Katy, appraised at $244,490
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
On Aug. 11, Angelita Dickson purchased a property at 6018 Baileys Run Lane, Katy from Xinxin Meng.
Anthony Vela buys 8115 Catalina Island Drive, Katy
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
On Aug. 11, Anthony Vela purchased a property at 8115 Catalina Island Drive, Katy from Spe PHX1 LLC.
5814 Crawford Hill Lane, Sugar Land purchased by Zulma and Jose Portillo
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
A property at 5814 Crawford Hill Lane, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 11 by Melissa Rubio and Christopher S. Buell for $343,160. The buyers were Zulma and Jose Portillo.
2706 Plantation Trail, Sugar Land sold on Aug. 11
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
A property at 2706 Plantation Trail, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 11 by Crystal Danielle Asekhauno for $263,070. The buyer was Kingsley Oshiogwe Asekhauno.
Stacy Uy and Halie Ilani Ia buy 810 Dracena Court, Pecan Grove
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
A property at 810 Dracena Court, Pecan Grove was sold on Aug. 11 by Douglas D. Hall for $148,512. The buyers were Stacy Uy and Halie Ilani Ia.
Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Aug. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 13, 2025
Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Aug. 13
University of Houston study links supportive early environments with lower risk for student disordered eating
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
A new study from the University of Houston reports that both positive and negative childhood experiences play a role in shaping college students’ eating behaviors.
Governor Abbott issues statement on passing of transportation commission chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statement on the death of J. Bruce Bugg Jr., who served as Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission.
Governor Abbott honors new Texas DPS troopers at agency’s 90th anniversary
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attended the Texas Department of Public Safety's (DPS) 90th anniversary celebration and graduation ceremony for Recruit Class A-2025 at Great Hills Baptist Church.
Governor Abbott announces $1.6 million in JET grants for South Texas schools
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Seven schools in South Texas have received a combined total of $1,692,417 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants from the Texas Workforce Commission.