Houston Daily

News from June 2025


Governor Abbott signs bills easing regulations for small businesses

Governor Greg Abbott signed several bills into law at the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership luncheon, aiming to enhance Texas' business-friendly environment.


Governor Abbott announces music-friendly community workshop in Pearland

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Pearland will jointly host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on June 24 in Pearland.


Bandera earns recognition as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

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


Governor Abbott announces career training grants for East Texas schools

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that four schools in East Texas will receive Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $911,500.


Abbott signs bills boosting Texas homestead exemptions amid broader tax relief efforts

Governor Greg Abbott has enacted three new laws aimed at providing substantial property tax relief for Texas residents.


Richard and Duwanna Counce sell 5203 Cloudcraft Court, Katy

On June 16, Huynh Noemi But, Danny Tuan Phan and Thi Thuy Anh Pham purchased a property at 5203 Cloudcraft Court, Katy from Richard and Duwanna Counce.


26371 Westheimer Parkway, Katy acquired by Luis Alfonso Lopez Vivas and Mariela C Villalobos Torrealba

A property at 26371 Westheimer Parkway, Katy was sold on June 16 by Eslam and Sherin Elhammady and Attomey-In-Fact for for $234,440. The buyers were Luis Alfonso Lopez Vivas and Mariela C Villalobos Torrealba.


4518 Greenwood Trace Lane, Katy purchased by Florence and Adedamola Haastrup

A property at 4518 Greenwood Trace Lane, Katy was sold on June 16 by Adedamola Haastrup for $209,632. The buyers were Florence and Adedamola Haastrup.


927 Hannah Falls Lane, Fresno sold by Crowell Curtis and Crowell Lucy Annette

On June 16, Crowell Lucy Annette, Lucy Annette Crowell and And Lucy Crowell Curtis (revocable trust) purchased a property at 927 Hannah Falls Lane, Fresno from Crowell Curtis and Crowell Lucy Annette.


Helen Vinson and Mark Vinson III sell 3539 Hidden Creek Drive, Sugar Land

A property at 3539 Hidden Creek Drive, Sugar Land was sold on June 16 by Helen Vinson and Mark Vinson III for $165,699. The buyer was Christopher Van Kirk.


1722 Randons Point Drive, Sugar Land unloaded by Sidello Paul R.

On June 16, Sintihakis Nikolaos E., K Sintihakis Marula and Marula K Sintihakis purchased a property at 1722 Randons Point Drive, Sugar Land from Sidello Paul R.


13742 Shirebrook Drive, Sugar Land sold by Remedios MacRohon and Anthony-Mark Mariano Aquino

A property at 13742 Shirebrook Drive, Sugar Land was sold on June 16 by Remedios MacRohon and Anthony-Mark Mariano Aquino for $162,175. The buyers were Vikrant Chopra and Spouseparveen Choprp.


602 Alkire Lake Drive, Sugar Land purchased by Dolu Adil Can and Dolu Hatice

On June 16, Dolu Adil Can and Dolu Hatice purchased a property at 602 Alkire Lake Drive, Sugar Land from Goddard Matthew Dean and Laura C. Goddard.


Business columnist on litigation costs: 'Retaining a lawyer and filing a response can quickly run up $50,000 in attorneys' fees'

Chris Tomlinson, a business columnist for Hearst Newspapers, expressed concerns about the potential weakening of protections against frivolous lawsuits due to proposed legislative changes in Texas.


International Management District Environmental & Urban Design/Community Development Committee met June 18

International Management District Environmental & Urban Design/Community Development Committee met Wednesday, June 18


Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met June 18

Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 18


Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met June 18

Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 18


De La Cruz announces $8.5M plan for sterile fly facility in Hidalgo County

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have announced the allocation of $8.5 million to establish a sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County.


Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met June 17

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, June 17


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met June 17

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 17