News from 2025
Texas sets employment records as job growth outpaces national average
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Texas has set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of residents employed, according to July labor market data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Governor Abbott calls special session with focus on disaster relief and key legislative issues
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has called for a second special legislative session in Texas, beginning at noon on Friday, August 15.
Texas set for $750 million USDA facility targeting New World screwworm
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins have announced a $750 million investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a new Domestic Sterile Screwworm Production Facility in Edinburg, Texas.
University of Houston launches Wayhaven AI coach for student mental health support
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
The University of Houston is introducing Wayhaven, an artificial intelligence-driven wellness coach, to support student mental health services on campus.
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19
City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 19
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Aug. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2025
Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19
Wesley E. Blackman and Kathleen D. Cook buy 36615 Maverick Road, Simonton
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
On Aug. 15, Wesley E. Blackman and Kathleen D. Cook purchased a property at 36615 Maverick Road, Simonton from Teri Gregory and Teri M Breckenridge.
127 Wilkins Crossing, New Territory sold by Shan LI
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
A property at 127 Wilkins Crossing, New Territory was sold on Aug. 15 by Shan LI for $270,134. The buyer was Qiyu LI.
2504 Rose Bay Drive, Pearland sold on Aug. 15
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
On Aug. 15, Aamir Ali and Mazna Ayub Hasnie purchased a property at 2504 Rose Bay Drive, Pearland from Ma Hasnie LLC.
27546 Kingsland Place Lane, Fulshear sold on Aug. 15
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
A property at 27546 Kingsland Place Lane, Fulshear was sold on Aug. 15 by LI Yuk W, K So Wing and Wing K So for $360,142. The buyers were LI Yuk W, K So Wing, Wing K. and Jacqueline S. So, So Yvonne Y. and S So Jacqueline.
1311 Summer Forest Drive, Greatwood acquired by Thomas Vassar and and Morgan Mitchell
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
A property at 1311 Summer Forest Drive, Greatwood was sold on Aug. 15 by Doff III LLC and Z/4/417/Ye YM41-Chen L Peterson for $285,110. The buyers were Thomas Vassar and and Morgan Mitchell.
Sarah and Ryan James Ullrich and Sarah Catherine Ulrich unload 602 Kyle St., Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
A property at 602 Kyle St., Sugar Land was sold on Aug. 15 by Sarah and Ryan James Ullrich and Sarah Catherine Ulrich for $244,684. The buyer was Donnovon Angevine.
Jon R. and Olivia Romero Kirwan sell 1318 N. Gabriel River Circle, Sugar Land
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
On Aug. 15, John Nettles and Kristen Rebecca Nettles Rnarried purchased a property at 1318 N. Gabriel River Circle, Sugar Land from Jon R. and Olivia Romero Kirwan.
17703 Luminaire Lane, Richmond acquired by George Ivery III
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
On Aug. 15, George Ivery III purchased a property at 17703 Luminaire Lane, Richmond from Rodrigo and Kim Ramirez.
5 Flamingo Estates Drive, Missouri City unloaded by Huyen-Sam, D.O.
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
On Aug. 15, Toan Nguyen purchased a property at 5 Flamingo Estates Drive, Missouri City from Huyen-Sam, D.O.
1611 Pebble Brook, Missouri City purchased by Poj LLC
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
A property at 1611 Pebble Brook, Missouri City was sold on Aug. 15 by Sean P. Richard Sr. and Deidre D Richard for $273,610. The buyer was Poj LLC.
Cottonwood School Ltd. Family Partnership acquires 1117 Allen St., Rosenberg, appraised at $124,230
By Houston Daily | Aug 18, 2025
A property at 1117 Allen St., Rosenberg was sold on Aug. 15 by Nancy Turner and Edward Turner Jerry for $124,230. The buyer was Cottonwood School Ltd. Family Partnership.