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Steven Pinker to speak at University of Houston's 2025 Farfel Lecture
By Houston Daily | Oct 13, 2025
The University of Houston has announced that Steven Pinker, a well-known cognitive scientist and author, will deliver the 2025 Farfel Lecture.
UH-led study finds satellite monitoring lowers bridge risk worldwide
By Houston Daily | Oct 13, 2025
A University of Houston researcher, Pietro Milillo, has collaborated with an international team to assess the condition of 744 long-span bridges worldwide.
Governor Abbott launches office to review state regulations and opens public feedback portal
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO), which will operate within the Office of the Governor.
College Station receives designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
The City of College Station has been named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the required certification process.
Governor Abbott appoints four members to Texas State Board of Pharmacy
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has named Stacy Hightower to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and reappointed Donald “Donnie” Lewis, Donna Montemayor, and Richard “Rick” Tisch.
Governor Abbott announces over $1.9 million in job training grants for Northeast Texas schools
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Seven schools in Northeast Texas have received career training grants totaling more than $1.9 million to help prepare students for jobs in high-demand fields.
Governor Abbott appoints Tonya Miller to Texas environmental commission
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tonya Miller to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with her term running until August 31, 2031.
Governor Abbott appoints Ashley Morgan to Texas Water Development Board
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashley Morgan to the Texas Water Development Board, with her term set to end on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott attends groundbreaking ceremony for Texas A&M’s new Aplin Center
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Governor Abbott proclaims October 3-10 as Manufacturing Week in Texas
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has designated October 3-10, 2025, as Manufacturing Week in Texas.
Abbott announces $8.5 million in grants to central Texas veteran service groups
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $8.5 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 35 organizations in Central Texas.
Week ending Oct. 4: Fort Bend County home sales
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
There were 154 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.
4418 Creek Point Lane, Missouri City purchased by George Daniel Ewing Jr. and Lashambra C Ewing
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
A property at 4418 Creek Point Lane, Missouri City was sold on Oct. 9 by George Daniel Ewing Jr. for $706,000. The buyers were George Daniel Ewing Jr. and Lashambra C Ewing.
21311 Autumn Manor Drive, Richmond acquired by Jian Feng Chen
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
A property at 21311 Autumn Manor Drive, Richmond was sold on Oct. 9 by Andres Roberto Rivas for $228,736. The buyer was Jian Feng Chen.
Jesse Preston Jones Jr., Jonoes Jesse Preston Jr., Jones Bryan Preston and Elizabeth Grubb Saralyn acquire 25111 Cinco Manor Lane, Katy, appraised at $149,280
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
A property at 25111 Cinco Manor Lane, Katy was sold on Oct. 9 by Jones Elizabeth S. for $149,280. The buyers were Jesse Preston Jones Jr., Jonoes Jesse Preston Jr., Jones Bryan Preston and Elizabeth Grubb Saralyn.
13823 Normandy Court, Sugar Land unloaded by Edward De Gout
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
On Oct. 9, Edward and Maribel Lara De Gout purchased a property at 13823 Normandy Court, Sugar Land from Edward De Gout.
Wendy Lin acquires 6642 Brady Springs Lane, Sugar Land, appraised at $401,624
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
A property at 6642 Brady Springs Lane, Sugar Land was sold on Oct. 9 by Queena Chin-Salubi, Queena Chin and Jarred Allen Salubi for $401,624. The buyer was Wendy Lin.
Billy J. and Brooklyn C. McNeese buy 3507 S Lake Village Drive, Cinco Ranch
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
On Oct. 9, Billy J. and Brooklyn C. McNeese purchased a property at 3507 S Lake Village Drive, Cinco Ranch from The Undersigned Chris and Kimberly Garrett.
City of Houston City Council met Sept. 9 - 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025
City of Houston City Council met Sept. 9 - 10
Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction Ltd. and US Home LLC unload 1710 Leesway Road, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Oct 10, 2025
A property at 1710 Leesway Road, Richmond was sold on Oct. 8 by Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction Ltd. and US Home LLC for $311,500. The buyer was Mata Elma.