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News from May 2025
University of Houston earns dual recognition for research excellence and student opportunities
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
The University of Houston (UH) has achieved a significant milestone by being recognized as one of only 21 institutions in the United States to receive both the "Very High Research Activity" (R1) and "Opportunity College & University – Higher...
Congressman McCaul launches 2025 app challenge for Texas students
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has announced the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a competition aimed at encouraging students to learn coding by developing their own applications.
Governor Abbott appoints Mallory Factor to research initiative board
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sir Professor Mallory Factor to the Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI).
Governor Abbott requests SBA's help in assessing South Texas storm damage
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to seek collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas.
Governor offers reward for fugitive Trevor McEuen
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of Trevor McEuen, who is wanted after failing to appear in court on charges including capital murder.
Governor Abbott congratulates Ingleside on new tourism certification
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Ingleside for being named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.
Governor Abbott meets with Taiwan's minister to strengthen economic ties
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott met with Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs, Jyh-Huei Kuo, to discuss enhancing economic partnerships and technology investments between Texas and Taiwan.
Texas sets new employment records with gains in labor force
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Texas has set new records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of its labor force according to April employment data.
Governor Abbott announces career training grants exceeding $580K for Metroplex schools
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of career training grants amounting to over $580,700 to three schools in the Metroplex region.
NTxBio establishes biomanufacturing facility in Plano creating over 170 jobs
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that NTxBio will set up a biomanufacturing facility in Plano, Texas.
Governor Abbott seeks USDA waiver to limit unhealthy SNAP purchases
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reached out to the federal government with a request to modify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas.
El Paso Community College receives $85K grant for worker training
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that El Paso Community College will receive a Skills Development Fund grant exceeding $85,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott signs pro-business legislation into law
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed three significant pieces of business legislation into law, including Senate Bill 29, which establishes the business judgment rule in Texas.
Congressman McCaul attends inaugural mass for first American pope
By Houston Daily | May 18, 2025
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, attended the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV.
Fort Bend County weekly recap of home sales during week ending May 10
By Houston Daily | May 17, 2025
There were 135 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending May 10, according to BlockShopper.com.
Jonathan and Rachel Watt acquire 2008 Jones St., Rosenberg, appraised at $160,770
By Houston Daily | May 17, 2025
On May 15, Jonathan and Rachel Watt purchased a property at 2008 Jones St., Rosenberg from Oscar Oswaldo Rivas Diaz.
Toll Houston Tx LLC and Acknowledgment unload 9522 Sweeney Brook Lane, Rosenberg
By Houston Daily | May 17, 2025
A property at 9522 Sweeney Brook Lane, Rosenberg was sold on May 15 by Toll Houston Tx LLC and Acknowledgment for $174,400. The buyer was Amanda Willis.
Jeffrey and Katyuska Lemaster unload 16839 Rapidcreek Drive, Houston
By Houston Daily | May 17, 2025
On May 15, Christie Bray Burns purchased a property at 16839 Rapidcreek Drive, Houston from Jeffrey and Katyuska Lemaster.
8406 Bird Run Drive, Houston sold on May 15
By Houston Daily | May 17, 2025
A property at 8406 Bird Run Drive, Houston was sold on May 15 by Ola Mae Broussard and Ola Mae Ford for $16,720. The buyers were Ola Mae and John L. Broussard.
5529 Melanite Ave., Houston sold on May 15
By Houston Daily | May 17, 2025
On May 15, Guadalupe Hernandez Flores and Jasmin Irene Garay purchased a property at 5529 Melanite Ave., Houston from Guadalupe Delgado.