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News from 2025


Texas GDP grows at 6.8% in Q2 2025, surpassing U.S. average

Texas’ economy grew at a faster pace than the national average in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).


Governor Abbott appoints Brady Franks to Texas Water Development Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brady Franks to the Texas Water Development Board.


University of Houston partners with Texas Medical Center on new researcher training initiative

The University of Houston is joining a new collaboration with Texas Medical Center institutions to train researchers focused on kidney, urologic, and blood disorders.


Tracy D Norris purchases 333 Yu Jones Road, Thompsons, appraised at $181,940

On Sept. 30, Tracy D Norris purchased a property at 333 Yu Jones Road, Thompsons from To the Grantee Herein, No Recorded Under Clerks File, For the and The Purpose of Adding.


Jacqueline Nicole Fisher and Dynasty Jf (trust) purchase 4710 Emerald Lodge Lane, Fresno, appraised at $171,592

A property at 4710 Emerald Lodge Lane, Fresno was sold on Sept. 30 by Jacqueline Nicole Murphy and Jacqueline Nicole Fisher for $171,592. The buyers were Jacqueline Nicole Fisher and Dynasty Jf (trust).


4209 Junker St., Rosenberg acquired by Amanda Rios

A property at 4209 Junker St., Rosenberg was sold on Sept. 30 by Amanda Rios Independent of the Estate of Jose Antonio Rios (deceased) (estate administrator) for $160,430. The buyer was Amanda Rios.


4914 Westerdale Drive, Weston Lakes purchased by Ronald J. and Linda S. Skewis

A property at 4914 Westerdale Drive, Weston Lakes was sold on Sept. 30 by Amanda and John Cook for $184,472. The buyers were Ronald J. and Linda S. Skewis.


17114 Kirkton Moor Drive, Richmond sold by Saratoga Hornes of Texas Houston LLC

On Sept. 30, Treasure Abram purchased a property at 17114 Kirkton Moor Drive, Richmond from Saratoga Hornes of Texas Houston LLC.


1951 Tower Bell Lane, Missouri City sold on Sept. 30

A property at 1951 Tower Bell Lane, Missouri City was sold on Sept. 30 by Kristi and Albert Francis Gutierrez for $202,320. The buyers were Ngan Thai and Le Thong Phan.


17050 Wellinghoff Court, Richmond acquired by Michael and Sandy Baez

On Sept. 30, Michael and Sandy Baez purchased a property at 17050 Wellinghoff Court, Richmond from Amanda Hopkins Burillo.


5322 Weatherstone Circle, Sugar Land sold on Sept. 30

On Sept. 30, Dung and Hao Nguyen purchased a property at 5322 Weatherstone Circle, Sugar Land from Jose Ballesteros-Ochoa and Susana Faz.


5206 Briarwick Meadow Lane, Sugar Land purchased by GOP1NATH Thirtha

On Sept. 30, GOP1NATH Thirtha purchased a property at 5206 Briarwick Meadow Lane, Sugar Land from Dominiquini Jennifer KEE1Y and Daniel Dominiquini.


5326 W. Plantation Oaks Drive, Arcola sold by Coury Jacocks

On Oct. 1, Clyde Anglin purchased a property at 5326 W. Plantation Oaks Drive, Arcola from Coury Jacocks.


University of Houston launches ‘UH Next’ program for transfer student success

The University of Houston has introduced a new pilot program, UH Next, aimed at simplifying the transfer process for students from participating community colleges in the Houston area.


De La Cruz responds to government shutdown after failed funding vote

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas' 15th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, issued a statement after the federal government experienced a funding lapse beginning at midnight on October 1, 2025.


6505 Fm 723 Road, Richmond sold on Sept. 29

A property at 6505 Fm 723 Road, Richmond was sold on Sept. 29 by Michael Tyler Valore and Autumn Schnitzer and K Hovnanlan for $587,120. The buyers were K. Hovnanian of Houston II LLC LLC, Valore 1VI1CFIAEL Tyier and Autumn Marie Scelnitzer.


4907 Bend Court, Sugar Land purchased by Kristen Hudson

On Sept. 29, Kristen Hudson purchased a property at 4907 Bend Court, Sugar Land from Edward McMahon.


Pattath Kiran sells 25010 Sandi Lane, Katy

A property at 25010 Sandi Lane, Katy was sold on Sept. 29 by Pattath Kiran for $317,968. The buyer was Shankar Praveen Govind.


2335 Rittenmore Drive, Missouri City unloaded by Anthony Agustus Knight

On Sept. 29, N Knight Anthony, Alexander N. J. and Anthony N. Knight, J. Knight Alexander and Whickum Anthony N. and Knight Alyssa V L. purchased a property at 2335 Rittenmore Drive, Missouri City from Anthony Agustus Knight appraised at $174,210.


Yi Zhang and Dan Lin unload 3307 Twelve Oaks Lane, Missouri City

On Sept. 29, Enogie Osuan purchased a property at 3307 Twelve Oaks Lane, Missouri City from Yi Zhang and Dan Lin.