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Shubha Laxmikant Krishnan acquires 419 Main St., Sugar Land, appraised at $265,330
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
On Sept. 23, Shubha Laxmikant Krishnan purchased a property at 419 Main St., Sugar Land from Deann M Helmlinger, Deann Marie Colburn and Ned Joi.
University of Houston professor receives $2.6 million grant for eye research
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
University of Houston College of Optometry Professor John O’Brien has been awarded $2.6 million from the National Eye Institute to continue his research on electrical synapses and gap junction plasticity.
Governor Abbott presents flood relief checks to Leander families after July disaster
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott took part in a check presentation event for families affected by the July 4th floods in the Leander area.
Abbott appoints Jerome Greener as director of new Texas regulatory office
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jerome Greener as Director of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO).
Governor Abbott announces Carthage Small Business Summit set for September
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Carthage on September 25, 2025.
Alvin receives designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
The City of Alvin has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, following the completion of a multi-step certification process.
Texas awards $250 million grant from innovation fund to Samsung Austin Semiconductor
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC will receive a $250 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) for its semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor.
Abbott announces over $2.4 million in grants to veteran groups in West Texas
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $2.4 million in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to seven organizations in the El Paso and West Texas regions.
UH study finds listening-based brain scan may aid aphasia diagnosis
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
A University of Houston researcher has found that recording brain activity while a person listens to a story may help diagnose primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a rare neurodegenerative syndrome that impairs language skills.
Governor Abbott appoints Scott Olguin to Texas Real Estate Commission
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott Olguin to the Texas Real Estate Commission, with a term that will run until January 31, 2031.
Governor Abbott appoints Audrey O’Neill to lead Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Audrey O’Neill as Commissioner for the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), with her term set to end on August 31, 2027.
Governor Abbott appoints TJ White as Chief of Texas Cyber Command
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Timothy James “TJ” White as Chief of the Texas Cyber Command.
SBA offers disaster loans after Spring Branch apartment fire in Houston
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Texans affected by an apartment complex fire in the Spring Branch neighborhood will have access to federal disaster assistance following approval of a request from Governor Greg Abbott.
SBA approves disaster declaration after July flooding in five Texas counties
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a rural area disaster declaration following the severe flooding that affected several Texas counties in July.
Abbott appoints Col. Kirk Peterson (Ret.) to Texas Military Preparedness Commission
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Colonel Kirk Peterson (Ret.) to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
Texas expands student access to career training with new legislation
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed two new laws aimed at increasing career and technical education opportunities for students in Texas.
Abbott proclaims September 15-October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas.
Ayodeji Arowolo A. Sin Gle acquires 3525 McCrary Road, Richmond, appraised at $376,400
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
On Sept. 22, Ayodeji Arowolo A. Sin Gle purchased a property at 3525 McCrary Road, Richmond from Nicholas Hermann and Sunkyoung Choi.
11111 Dawson Springs Drive, Richmond unloaded by Andrew Odlivak
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
On Sept. 22, Vachani Pooja purchased a property at 11111 Dawson Springs Drive, Richmond from Andrew Odlivak.
26118 Parkman Grove Drive, Richmond acquired by Emily Elizabeth Sorgie and Andrei Restrepo
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
A property at 26118 Parkman Grove Drive, Richmond was sold on Sept. 22 by Emily Elizabeth Sorgie for $142,392. The buyers were Emily Elizabeth Sorgie and Andrei Restrepo.