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12342 Maily Meadowlane, Sugar Land acquired by Jun Yang and Ting Peng

A property at 12342 Maily Meadowlane, Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 18 by Dempsey Gary J. Jr. for $211,494. The buyers were Jun Yang and Ting Peng.


Troy and Jennifer Jeansonne sell 4404 Penn Lane, Fulshear

On Aug. 18, Timothy and Abigail Lenig purchased a property at 4404 Penn Lane, Fulshear from Troy and Jennifer Jeansonne.


719 Foxborrough Lane, Missouri City sold by Joycelyn N Bibbs

On Aug. 18, Yarborough Blake and Property Remedies Inc. purchased a property at 719 Foxborrough Lane, Missouri City from Joycelyn N Bibbs.


902 Foxglove Drive, Missouri City sold by Six Two One Re LLC

A property at 902 Foxglove Drive, Missouri City was sold on Aug. 18 by Six Two One Re LLC for $176,730. The buyers were Ruben Arroyo and and Kimberly Rojas.


5914 Preserve Lane, Missouri City purchased by Dora Reyes

On Aug. 18, Dora Reyes purchased a property at 5914 Preserve Lane, Missouri City from Montanes Hector and Martha Enriquez and Enriquez Martha Arely.


Luttrell schedules mobile office hours for constituent assistance in August

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours at several locations across Texas’ 8th Congressional District in August.


Texas opens nominations for annual volunteer awards honoring community service

Nominations have opened for the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, which recognize Texans who have shown outstanding commitment to service and volunteering.


Governor Abbott distributes relief funds from benefit concert to Hill Country flood victims

On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott participated in an event in Ingram where he and the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund presented $25,000 checks to more than 60 families affected by the recent Hill Country floods.


Governor Abbott activates emergency response ahead of storms in Northwest and Southeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe storms forecasted to affect Northwest and Southeast Texas through the middle of the week.


Texas governor vows repeated special sessions if Democrats continue walkout

Governor Greg Abbott responded after the Texas House and Senate indicated plans to adjourn sine die on Friday, August 15, 2025, if a quorum is not achieved.


Governor Abbott declares disaster in 191 counties amid rising wildfire risk

Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster for 191 Texas counties due to rising wildfire threats across the state.


Governor Abbott requests federal disaster aid for Uvalde County after July floods

Governor Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Uvalde County be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration after flooding affected the area last month.


Governor Abbott announces Small Business Summit set for August in Big Lake

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Big Lake on Thursday, August 21, 2025.


Cedar Park earns all four 'Friendly Texas' certifications including new tourism designation

The City of Cedar Park has become the third community in Texas to achieve all four “Friendly Texas” certifications, which include Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas, Digital Media Friendly Texas, and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.


Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of expected tropical storm

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of a tropical weather system forecasted to affect the Texas Gulf Coast starting Friday.


Texas awards $3.6 million grant to ACC for semiconductor manufacturing lab

Austin Community College District (ACC) has received a $3.6 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to develop an advanced semiconductor manufacturing lab and a precision welding program at its Round Rock Campus in East...


Abbott signs bills targeting squatting on private property in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has signed two new bills into law aimed at addressing squatting on private property in Texas.


Governor Abbott appoints Brent Morgan to Midland County district court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brent Morgan to serve as judge of the 318th Judicial District Court in Midland County.


Governor Abbott appoints Michelle Mangum-Merendino to Liberty County judicial post

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michelle Mangum-Merendino as Judge of the 75th Judicial District Court in Liberty County.


Governor Abbott appoints Amy Wren as district attorney for Angelina County

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amy Wren as the District Attorney of the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County.