News from August 2025
Cow Creek Bridge reopens after rapid reconstruction following flood damage
By Houston Daily | Aug 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott marked the reopening of the Cow Creek Bridge, which was destroyed by floods last month and rebuilt in 29 days.
Texas announces $146 billion transportation plan focused on roads and congestion relief
By Houston Daily | Aug 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a 10-year transportation plan with an investment exceeding $146 billion.
Texas leads nation in job growth with over 230,000 positions added
By Houston Daily | Aug 24, 2025
Texas led the nation in job growth over the past year, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for July 2025.
Governor Abbott signs legislation aimed at increasing affordable housing across Texas
By Houston Daily | Aug 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed three bills aimed at addressing the housing shortage and affordability in Texas.
Governor Abbott signs bills to streamline childcare regulations in Texas
By Houston Daily | Aug 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed two bills aimed at improving childcare and early learning programs in Texas.
University of Houston researcher develops targeted drug delivery system for lupus
By Houston Daily | Aug 24, 2025
Tianfu Wu, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Houston, is working on a new drug delivery method aimed at improving treatment for lupus.
4602 Sedgewood Drive, Rosenberg purchased by Jermaine and Kychia Brookins
By Houston Daily | Aug 23, 2025
A property at 4602 Sedgewood Drive, Rosenberg was sold on Aug. 21 by Long Lake Ltd. a Texas Ltd. Partnership and Long Lake Ltd. for $147,368. The buyers were Jermaine and Kychia Brookins.
Francisco Urosa and Solangie Martinez Lopez buy 21311 Autumn Manor Drive, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Aug 23, 2025
A property at 21311 Autumn Manor Drive, Richmond was sold on Aug. 21 by Francisco Urosa for $228,736. The buyers were Francisco Urosa and Solangie Martinez Lopez.
Karim Ali and Fahmida K. Prasla purchase 126 Bluebonnet St., Sugar Land, appraised at $298,795
By Houston Daily | Aug 23, 2025
On Aug. 21, Karim Ali and Fahmida K. Prasla purchased a property at 126 Bluebonnet St., Sugar Land from King Ping and Rchun K. Chou.
6103 Ashford Falls Lane, Sugar Land unloaded by Quang Pham and Tran Ai Thai
By Houston Daily | Aug 23, 2025
A property at 6103 Ashford Falls Lane, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 21 by Quang Pham and Tran Ai Thai for $459,008. The buyers were Mohamad Daaboul and Rifai Fida El.
Michelle Ngoc Truong and Colten Clarke buy 2706 Plantation Trail, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Aug 23, 2025
On Aug. 21, Michelle Ngoc Truong and Colten Clarke purchased a property at 2706 Plantation Trail, Sugar Land from The Undersigned Milton Alexander and Ynova Ferrari.
Week ending Aug. 16: Fort Bend County home sales
By Houston Daily | Aug 23, 2025
There were 122 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Aug. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.
11827 Meadowtrail Lane, Meadows Place unloaded by Ann Wilson Susan
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2025
On Aug. 20, Wilson Jason S. purchased a property at 11827 Meadowtrail Lane, Meadows Place from Ann Wilson Susan.
Davis Kamisha Simien sells 1602 Ave. A, Fresno
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2025
A property at 1602 Ave. A, Fresno was sold on Aug. 20 by Davis Kamisha Simien for $28,200. The buyers were Medina Rogelio Betancourt, Jazmin Hernandez Vazquez Janeth and Janeth Jazmin Hernandez Vazquez.
1431 Monterra Point, Fresno sold on Aug. 20
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2025
A property at 1431 Monterra Point, Fresno was sold on Aug. 20 by June Christine Won and Won Jay Myung for $32,000. The buyers were Mwaffaq Abdelrahman and Walaa Yousif.
James M. and Jozette M. Sitko and Melissa Loraine Johnston unload 4811 Westerham St., Weston Lakes
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2025
On Aug. 20, Adriana and Brandon Stroh purchased a property at 4811 Westerham St., Weston Lakes from James M. and Jozette M. Sitko and Melissa Loraine Johnston.
Kessner Carrie Suzanne sells 834 Mayweather Lane, Pecan Grove
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2025
A property at 834 Mayweather Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on Aug. 20 by Kessner Carrie Suzanne for $145,416. The buyers were Krenek Deanna H., Larry J Krenek and J Krenek Larry.
2019 Stetson Place Court, Pecan Grove unloaded by Budhwani Akbar
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2025
On Aug. 20, Shoaib Muhammad purchased a property at 2019 Stetson Place Court, Pecan Grove from Budhwani Akbar.
1615 Copperwood Lane, Pecan Grove unloaded by Wallace Bobby G. and Margaret E. Wallace
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2025
On Aug. 20, Wallace Bobby Gene, Margaret Elizabeth Wallace and Victory (living trust) purchased a property at 1615 Copperwood Lane, Pecan Grove from Wallace Bobby G. and Margaret E. Wallace.
Nafisa & Yaqoob 2006 Family acquires 15119 Sam St., Four Corners, appraised at $110,640
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2025
A property at 15119 Sam St., Four Corners was sold on Aug. 20 by Linda Xiaoyun Fu-Ma, Ma Yang and Xiaoyun Fu-Ma Linda for $110,640. The buyer was Nafisa & Yaqoob 2006 Family.