Houston Daily

News from July 2025


Governor Abbott joins President Trump in Texas flood relief efforts

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott joined President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in Kerr County to meet with Texas families and first responders after severe flooding impacted communities across Texas.


University of Houston researchers unveil findings on Uranus's internal heat

A study by researchers at the University of Houston has provided new insights into Uranus's energy dynamics, revealing that the planet emits more heat than it receives from the Sun.


Governor Abbott activates emergency response for weekend weather threats

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding expected over the weekend.


Texas launches free emotional support line for flood victims

Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of a new crisis support line for Texans affected by recent floods.


Governor Abbott seeks federal aid for more Texas counties hit by floods

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request the inclusion of additional counties in President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration due to severe flooding that began last week.


Governor Abbott offers $10K reward for ICE facility ambush suspect

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song.


Married archaeologists uncover ruler's tomb at ancient Maya site

In 1937, woodcutter Rosa Mai ventured into the dense jungle of the Vaca Plateau in Caracol, Belize.


Texas mobilizes extensive resources in response to severe flooding

Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update on the ongoing state emergency response to the heavy rainfall and flooding affecting Texas.


Morgan Luttrell supports Senate amendment to H.R. 4 for fiscal reforms

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has expressed his support for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025.


University of Houston advances in NSF competition with sustainability-focused proposal

The University of Houston (UH) has advanced to the semifinal round in the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines competition.


Babin supports bill to cut billions in federal spending

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives cast their votes on H.R. 4, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025.


McCaul supports defense bill to enhance U.S. military capabilities

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas and chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has cast his vote in favor of the fiscal year 2026 Defense appropriations bill.


1486 Willow Wisp Drive, Missouri City sold by Crawford Granville

On July 15, Crawford Granville and Crawford Charito Cuartero purchased a property at 1486 Willow Wisp Drive, Missouri City from Crawford Granville.


6214 Harrison Court, Katy acquired by Carla and Luis Chavez

On July 15, Carla and Luis Chavez purchased a property at 6214 Harrison Court, Katy from David Michael and Elizabeth Cudd Anderson.


27819 Hunters Rock Lane, Katy sold on July 15

On July 15, Min Lang and Shilin Zhang purchased a property at 27819 Hunters Rock Lane, Katy from Min Lang and Chuxuan Zhang.


House Robert and House Donna acquire 1314 Oak Creek Drive, Richmond, appraised at $168,000

A property at 1314 Oak Creek Drive, Richmond was sold on July 15 by Old South Plantation Inc., Sum in Consideration of the, Hand Paid, House Robert and House Donna for $168,000. The buyers were House Robert and House Donna.


11507 Brighton Lane, Meadows Place purchased by Joseph Lobo and Kristine Rauschuber

A property at 11507 Brighton Lane, Meadows Place was sold on July 15 by Cris and Aniceta Lobo for $146,680. The buyers were Joseph Lobo and Kristine Rauschuber.


6619 Cypress Village Drive, Greatwood sold on July 15

On July 15, Christina Marie Steven C. and Charisse Renae Blanchard Steven C., Jessica Ann Wood, Lauren Marie Jenkins and Rebekah Jade Velasquez purchased a property at 6619 Cypress Village Drive, Greatwood from Steven C. and Christina Marie Blanchard.


1307 Berrytree Drive, Greatwood sold on July 15

On July 15, Christina Marie Steven C. and Charisse Renae Blanchard Steven C., Jessica Ann Wood, Lauren Marie Jenkins and Rebekah Jade Velasquez purchased a property at 1307 Berrytree Drive, Greatwood from Steven C. and Christina Marie Blanchard.


3935 Waverly Bend, Cinco Ranch sold on July 15

A property at 3935 Waverly Bend, Cinco Ranch was sold on July 15 by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. for $326,350. The buyer was Jennifer Lang.