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Olga Paz-Fernandez unloads 7829 Powerline Road, Richmond

A property at 7829 Powerline Road, Richmond was sold on Oct. 24 by Olga Paz-Fernandez for $66,072. The buyer was Marvin Serrano.


University of Houston-Texas Southern University survey finds Texans face high summer electricity costs

Texans are facing increasing challenges with energy costs and grid reliability, according to a new survey conducted by the University of Houston (UH) and Texas Southern University (TSU).


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 16

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 16


North Houston District Board of Directors met Oct. 28

North Houston District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Oct. 28


International Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 23

International Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 23


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Oct. 21

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Oct. 21


Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Oct. 22

Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Oct. 22


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Oct. 21

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 21


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Oct. 21

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 21


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Budget and Audit Committee met Oct. 21

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Budget and Audit Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 21


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Oct. 21

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 21


City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Oct. 21

City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 21



Governor Abbott proclaims October 13-17 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has designated October 13-17, 2025, as Chamber of Commerce Week in Texas.


Texas announces loan deal for new natural gas plant in Freestone County

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement to support the construction of a 460 megawatt natural gas power plant in Fairfield, Texas.


Governor Abbott appoints new chairperson and members to professional geoscientists board

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

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

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

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

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.