Houston Daily

News from November 2025


Texas announces major loan deal for large-scale natural gas plant in Ward County

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement to support the construction of a 1,350 megawatt natural gas power plant in Ward County.


Texas Rangers open investigation into Elgin city finances at Governor Abbott’s request

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin over possible violations of state law related to financial management.


Governor Abbott announces over $1.2 million in job training grants for West Texas schools

Four schools in West Texas have been awarded over $1.2 million in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, Governor Greg Abbott announced.


Texas restaurants receive honors in 2025 MICHELIN Guide

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated Texas restaurants recognized in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Texas.


Arlington recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

The City of Arlington has received recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing a certification process led by Travel Texas.


Governor Abbott encourages participation in statewide veteran hiring fair

Governor Greg Abbott has invited veterans, service members, and their spouses in Texas to participate in the 2025 Hiring Red, White & You! statewide hiring fair.



City of Houston City Council met Sept. 24

City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 24


Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Oct. 23

Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 23


City of Houston Public Safety Committee met Nov. 3

City of Houston Public Safety Committee met Monday, Nov. 3


City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Nov. 3

City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Monday, Nov. 3


City of Houston Economic Development Committee met Oct. 30

City of Houston Economic Development Committee met Thursday, Oct. 30


City of Houston City Council met Nov. 5

City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 5


Weekly recap of Fort Bend County home sales during week ending Oct. 25

There were 136 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Oct. 25, according to BlockShopper.com.


1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street unloaded by Toll Houston Tx LLC and Acknowledgment

A property at 1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street was sold on Oct. 30 by Toll Houston Tx LLC and Acknowledgment for $43,230. The buyers were Abdul Samad and Yusra Azhar.


Georgia Ann Grisell, Stephen Grisell Kevin and Ann Hastedt Deborah acquire 2427 Easterleaf Court, Pecan Grove, appraised at $61,576

A property at 2427 Easterleaf Court, Pecan Grove was sold on Oct. 30 by Stephen John Grisell for $61,576. The buyers were Georgia Ann Grisell, Stephen Grisell Kevin and Ann Hastedt Deborah.


Ning Xu and Sheng Shan buy 2914 Hollinwell Drive, Cinco Ranch

A property at 2914 Hollinwell Drive, Cinco Ranch was sold on Oct. 30 by Phillip J. and Jana L. Nelms for $220,672. The buyers were Ning Xu and Sheng Shan.


603 San Carlos Road, Cumings sold on Oct. 30

On Oct. 30, Claudia Mendoza purchased a property at 603 San Carlos Road, Cumings from Juan Manuel Salazar Tamez and Luzdi Vina Soto Agular.


Xueyu Chen and Weixuan Cheng purchase 25402 Greenwell Springs Lane, Katy, appraised at $437,776

A property at 25402 Greenwell Springs Lane, Katy was sold on Oct. 30 by Jose Ernesto Jaua Aleman and Maria Victoria Di Sebastiano Delgado for $437,776. The buyers were Xueyu Chen and Weixuan Cheng.


2015 Windy Meadow Drive, Sugar Land sold by Dan Stout

A property at 2015 Windy Meadow Drive, Sugar Land was sold on Oct. 30 by Dan Stout for $193,406. The buyer was Sam Chau.