News from June 2025
Governor Abbott signs bills easing regulations for small businesses
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
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.
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
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'
By A. R. Bamburg | Jun 18, 2025
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2025
International Management District Environmental & Urban Design/Community Development Committee met Wednesday, June 18
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met June 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2025
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, June 18
Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met June 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 17, 2025
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, June 17
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met June 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 17, 2025
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 17