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Abbott supports Trump's executive order on women's sports

Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's recent executive order aimed at protecting women's sports in the United States.


Bipartisan bill aims to expand direct primary care access through HSAs

A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives has reintroduced the Primary Care Enhancement Act, aiming to expand access to Direct Primary Care (DPC).


Houston Office of Business Opportunity Advisory Board met Feb. 4

Houston Office of Business Opportunity Advisory Board met Tuesday, Feb. 4


Texans show strong support for legalizing gambling and marijuana

A recent survey by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston reveals significant support among Texans for legalizing gambling and marijuana.


Crenshaw proposes cutting funds for universities mandating DEI statements

Congressman Dan Crenshaw has reintroduced legislation that seeks to withdraw federal funding from universities mandating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements for admission, employment, or advancement.


Governor Abbott reappoints McCleskey as independent ombudsman for TJJD

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert “Sean” McCleskey as the Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).


Governor Abbott announces job training funds for Victoria College

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a grant exceeding $138,000 from the Skills Development Fund to Victoria College.


University of Houston marks decade since major student center renovation

The University of Houston recently marked the 10th anniversary of its Student Centers.


Panama exits China’s Belt and Road after US diplomatic engagement

Today, Congressman Michael McCaul from Texas expressed his support for Panama's decision to not renew its involvement in China's Belt and Road Initiative.


Governor Abbott appoints new members to Manufactured Housing Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Brady and Joe Christian to the Manufactured Housing Board.


City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met Feb. 3

City of Houston Budget And Fiscal Affairs Committee met Monday, Feb. 3


Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Jan. 30

Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Thursday, Jan. 30


Home sales in Fort Bend County during week ending Jan. 25

There were 54 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending Jan. 25, according to BlockShopper.com.


4414 Sedgewood Drive, Rosenberg purchased by Diana Lee Shaw and William Frederick Hall Jr.

A property at 4414 Sedgewood Drive, Rosenberg was sold on Jan. 30 by Long Lake Ltd. a Texas Ltd. Partnership and Long Lake Ltd. for $142,128. The buyers were Diana Lee Shaw and William Frederick Hall Jr.


7410 Tejas Lakes Trail, Needville sold by To Brad Wayne Koehl and Official Public Records of Fort Bend

On Jan. 30, Brad Wayne and Lisa Ann Koehl and Blct 2025 Uta 0 U27/2025 (living trust) purchased a property at 7410 Tejas Lakes Trail, Needville from To Brad Wayne Koehl and Official Public Records of Fort Bend.


4803 Westerham St., Weston Lakes unloaded by Westerham LLC

A property at 4803 Westerham St., Weston Lakes was sold on Jan. 30 by Westerham LLC for $486,408. The buyer was Aiello Anthony.


3131 Lexington Lake Drive, Missouri City unloaded by William E. Dalton Jr.

On Jan. 30, Mahbubur Rahman and Sultana Shirin purchased a property at 3131 Lexington Lake Drive, Missouri City from William E. Dalton Jr.


8218 Quail Hills Drive, Houston purchased by Hector Alexander Centeno Bermudez

A property at 8218 Quail Hills Drive, Houston was sold on Jan. 30 by Opendoor Property Trust I. for $113,568. The buyer was Hector Alexander Centeno Bermudez.


Vineet Sethi acquires 15823 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, appraised at $164,020

A property at 15823 Chimney Rock Road, Houston was sold on Jan. 30 by Weekley Homes LLC for $164,020. The buyer was Vineet Sethi.


Shimaitis Jennifer and Darling Homes of Texas LLC unload 16310 Tiburon Way, Houston

A property at 16310 Tiburon Way, Houston was sold on Jan. 30 by Shimaitis Jennifer and Darling Homes of Texas LLC for $158,580. The buyers were Public, Stewart Title Co. and Pierson Marie Lynn.