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OPINION: Serving all students with diverse learning needs. Here’s how.

The need to expand how we serve the autism community is only expanding. A new analysis released this month found the diagnosis of autism is occurring earlier and earlier in young children.


OPINION: Protect affordable coverage for Greater Houston small businesses

Throughout the Greater Houston region, big dreams often start small - with a single storefront, a family-run business, or a leap of faith.


Texas Legislature fails to pass SB 30 on recovery of healthcare-related damages

The Texas Legislature has announced its failure to pass Senate Bill 30 (SB 30), which addressed the recovery of healthcare-related damages in certain civil actions.


De La Cruz supports stopgap funding bill to keep government open

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas’ 15th district in the U.S. Congress, issued a statement after voting in favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.


Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Sept. 19

Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Friday, Sept. 19


13603 Colony Road, Needville sold on Sept. 16

On Sept. 16, Nha Le purchased a property at 13603 Colony Road, Needville from Fillip Martin Pesak.


8119 Moss Stone Drive, Greatwood acquired by Piedmont Arp LLC and Limited Liability Co.

On Sept. 16, Piedmont Arp LLC and Limited Liability Co. purchased a property at 8119 Moss Stone Drive, Greatwood from Jerome Scott Thomas.


Luis Ortiz and Daniela Benitez buy 8022 Tamayo Drive, Mission Bend

A property at 8022 Tamayo Drive, Mission Bend was sold on Sept. 16 by Charles John III Charles III and Rum Kay Stadtfeld Charles III and Ruth K. Stadtfeld Me for $62,984. The buyers were Luis Ortiz and Daniela Benitez.


Ralph D. and Melissa D. Marsh sell 5431 Caspian Falls Lane, Fulshear

A property at 5431 Caspian Falls Lane, Fulshear was sold on Sept. 16 by Ralph D. and Melissa D. Marsh for $588,747. The buyers were Ralph D. Marsh and Dion Marsh Melissa (living trust).


Nicole Lynette Runge acquires 3122 Kueck Road, Rosenberg, appraised at $359,376

A property at 3122 Kueck Road, Rosenberg was sold on Sept. 16 by Kimberly R Scheigert and Kimberly Rush Joskowitz for $359,376. The buyer was Nicole Lynette Runge.


13631 Cherrydown St., Sugar Land sold by Ralph D. and Melissa Dion Marsh

On Sept. 16, Jessica Lauren Bennetson and Jessica L. Marsh purchased a property at 13631 Cherrydown St., Sugar Land from Ralph D. and Melissa Dion Marsh.


13226 Dusty Grove Lane, Sugar Land unloaded by Xin Qu, /Her His and Haitao Wang

On Sept. 16, Shahzeb Nasir and Kristine Tamimi purchased a property at 13226 Dusty Grove Lane, Sugar Land from Xin Qu, /Her His and Haitao Wang.


4130 Starboard Shores Drive, Missouri City acquired by Luis Alberto Quintero Rivera and Rocio Gosch Ingram

A property at 4130 Starboard Shores Drive, Missouri City was sold on Sept. 17 by Nikesh and Meghna Patel for $350,890. The buyers were Luis Alberto Quintero Rivera and Rocio Gosch Ingram.


Carmen Garza sells 1206 Carriage Drive, Pecan Grove

On Sept. 17, Matthew Francis and Kristina Elam purchased a property at 1206 Carriage Drive, Pecan Grove from Carmen Garza.


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 18

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Sept. 18


City of Houston Planning Commission met Sept. 18

City of Houston Planning Commission met Friday, Sept. 18


Abbott orders strict enforcement of English requirement for commercial truck drivers

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to strictly enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers in the state, as mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.


Governor Abbott announces 98 new Purple Star Campuses for Texas public schools

Ninety-eight Texas public schools have received the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 school year, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott.


Abbott signs new laws aimed at boosting summer camp safety in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has signed three bills into law aimed at improving safety at Texas summer camps and addressing flood risks across the state.


Governor Abbott distributes laptops to Center Point ISD students affected by July floods

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott visited Center Point Independent School District (CISD) to distribute laptops to students most affected by the Fourth of July floods.