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News from October 2025
Governor Abbott appoints new chairperson and members to professional geoscientists board
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has named Mark Varhaug as chair of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Salado receives designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
The Village of Salado has been named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, following the completion of a certification process.
Governor Abbott schedules special election for Texas Senate District 4
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that a special election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, to fill the Texas Senate District 4 seat.
Governor Abbott sends DPS, National Guard to Austin before protest
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to deploy personnel and tactical resources in Austin.
Governor Abbott honored with Champion for Choice Award after signing major school choice law
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott received the John T. Walton Champion for Choice Award from the American Federation for Children, acknowledging his role in establishing what is described as the largest initial school choice program in the United States.
Governor Abbott appoints Brandon L. Simmons to higher education oversight role
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brandon L. Simmons as the Director of Institutional Policy and Oversight, where he will lead the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
Texas sends emergency management teams to Alaska after severe flooding
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent emergency management resources to Alaska to support recovery efforts after recent flooding caused by a typhoon.
Governor Abbott receives Atomic Texan Award at Texas Nuclear Summit
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the 2025 Texas Nuclear Summit, emphasizing the state's role in advancing nuclear energy.
Governor Abbott directs increased state wildfire response amid rising fire risk
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy more state resources to address ongoing wildfire threats across large areas of Texas.
Governor Abbott launches cleanup operation targeting Austin homeless encampments
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has launched an operation to address homelessness in Austin by removing encampments and relocating individuals living in these areas.
Governor Abbott appoints four to Texas Municipal Retirement System Board
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed four new members to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Board of Trustees.
NRG Energy to invest $360 million in new Harris County natural gas facility
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
NRG Energy, Inc. will build a new natural gas facility at the existing TH Wharton Generating Station in Harris County, Texas.
Wells Fargo opens major corporate campus in Irving with support from Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attended the grand opening of the Wells Fargo Las Colinas campus in Irving, Texas.
Governor Abbott honors Live Oak County Sheriff Busby for 44 years of service
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attended a ceremony with the Coastal Bend Peace Officers Association and Operation Lone Star Taskforce to recognize Live Oak County Sheriff Larry Busby for his 44 years of service.
League City receives designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
The City of League City has been named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, following completion of a multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott appoints Morgan Johnson to Public Utility Commission of Texas
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Morgan Johnson to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas.
Governor Abbott reappoints five members to industrialized building code council
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed five members to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council.
Governor Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of forecasted severe storms
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe storms expected to impact much of Texas starting tonight and continuing through the weekend.
Fort Bend County home sales in week ending Oct. 18
By Houston Daily | Oct 25, 2025
There were 115 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Oct. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.
Toll Houston Tx LLC and 14O414OOC-T 3 sell 9522 Sweeney Brook Lane, Rosenberg
By Houston Daily | Oct 25, 2025
A property at 9522 Sweeney Brook Lane, Rosenberg was sold on Oct. 23 by Toll Houston Tx LLC and 14O414OOC-T 3 for $174,400. The buyers were Mohammad Jaber Darabi Mahboub and Alaleh Hamidi.