News from November 2025
Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Alzheimer’s council
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed D. Bailey Wynne and Kathey Comer to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.
Texas removes hundreds of rules for kinship foster care families
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Texas officials have announced the removal of 195 administrative rules in an effort to make it easier for relatives and close family friends to become foster parents.
Governor Abbott announces appointments to Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs, reappointing Stewart McGregor and Ricardo J. Solis, Ph.D., and appointing Ethan Gillis.
Governor Abbott marks United States Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary at Texas Capitol
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott participated in a ceremony at the Texas Capitol to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Governor Abbott orders probes into Texas Southern University finances after audit concerns
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into the finances of Texas Southern University (TSU) after concerns were raised by the Texas State Auditor.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Nov. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 18
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Nov. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 18
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Nov. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 18
City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Nov. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 18
City of Houston City Council met Nov. 18 - 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
City of Houston City Council met Nov. 18 - 19
De La Cruz votes to require DOJ release remaining Jeffrey Epstein files
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas’ 15th district in the U.S. Congress, has issued a statement after voting to require the Department of Justice to release remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein. “I am heart-stricken for...
Babin supports release of Jeffrey Epstein documents following House vote
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2025
Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX) announced his support for the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Rep. Troy Nehls’ REMOVE Act advances through House Judiciary Committee
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 4711, known as the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee.
Rep. Oliverson on tort reform: 'There are plenty of medical liability insurers in the Texas market thanks to the 2003 tort reform law'
By J. J. Gray | Nov 17, 2025
Tom Oliverson, Texas 130th District State Representative, said that Texas' tort reform has contributed to maintaining a competitive medical liability insurance market.
Narasimha Akella, Manasi Kekan and Akella Family Trust buy 5034 Beekman Drive, Missouri City
By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2025
On Nov. 14, Narasimha Akella, Manasi Kekan and Akella Family Trust purchased a property at 5034 Beekman Drive, Missouri City from Narasimha Akella and Manasi Kekan.
Convey the Property to the Primary buys 13207 Rosstown Drive, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2025
A property at 13207 Rosstown Drive, Sugar Land was sold on Nov. 14 by Printed Name Sherrie H Phipps and Dealing With for $144,078. The buyer was Convey the Property to the Primary.
Khalil Tabaja acquires 2406 Chimneystone Circle, Sugar Land, appraised at $66,761
By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2025
A property at 2406 Chimneystone Circle, Sugar Land was sold on Nov. 14 by Michelle and G. Hehman A./Kla Michael Hehman and Michelle C Haman for $66,761. The buyer was Khalil Tabaja.
21 Quiet Vista Drive, Sugar Land unloaded by Joseph Nguyen and Tamie Tong
By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2025
On Nov. 14, Kaiden Tong purchased a property at 21 Quiet Vista Drive, Sugar Land from Joseph Nguyen and Tamie Tong.
Rolando De Meza and De Meza Avelina A buy 11126 Sheldon Bend Drive, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2025
On Nov. 14, Rolando De Meza and De Meza Avelina A purchased a property at 11126 Sheldon Bend Drive, Richmond from Pablo F Quinones and Tania P Ramos.
JAJY805 LP sells 19914 Braecove Circle, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2025
A property at 19914 Braecove Circle, Richmond was sold on Nov. 14 by JAJY805 LP for $269,690. The buyers were Luis Alberto Reyes and Maritza G Chevez.