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Governor Abbott surveys Texas flood damage with General Nordhaus

Governor Greg Abbott, alongside General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Kerr County to assess damage from recent severe flooding and heavy rainfall.


Abbott seeks federal aid for three more Texas counties after floods

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to seek federal disaster assistance for Coke, Concho, and Williamson counties.


Abbott seeks SBA aid for Fort Worth fire victims

Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist Texans affected by a recent apartment complex fire in Fort Worth.


University of Houston engineer leads effort for better ovarian cancer detection

With a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Defense, Tianfu Wu, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Houston, is leading a research team to advance early detection methods for ovarian cancer.


6339 Deep Canyon Drive, Katy sold on July 21

A property at 6339 Deep Canyon Drive, Katy was sold on July 21 by Pulte Homes of Texas LP and Pulte Nevada I LLC for $171,570. The buyers were McKinley Shelley, Shelley and Jeffrey McKinley and McKinley Jeffrey.


Harkor Homes LLC and The Filowing Described buy 19727 Norfolk Ridge Way, Richmond

A property at 19727 Norfolk Ridge Way, Richmond was sold on July 21 by Carolyn White for $196,992. The buyers were Harkor Homes LLC and The Filowing Described.


3710 Triple Crown Drive, Richmond purchased by Stephen Holeman and Holeman Alexandra

A property at 3710 Triple Crown Drive, Richmond was sold on July 21 by Breckon Karl J., Jacqueline J Breckon and J Breckon Jacqueline for $1.01 million. The buyers were Stephen Holeman and Holeman Alexandra.


Stephen R. Millington and Josephine M. Millington (trust) and Stephen R. and Josephine M. Millington acquire 13207 Rosstown Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $144,078

A property at 13207 Rosstown Drive, Sugar Land was sold on July 21 by Millington Stephen R. and Josephine M. Millington for $144,078. The buyers were Stephen R. Millington and Josephine M. Millington (trust) and Stephen R. and Josephine M. Millington.


2126 Turtle Creek Drive, Missouri City sold by Linda Mains

On July 21, Rosch Wadera purchased a property at 2126 Turtle Creek Drive, Missouri City from Linda Mains.


Deborah K Smith purchases 22403 Bellows Bend Drive, Cinco Ranch, appraised at $252,100

On July 21, Deborah K Smith purchased a property at 22403 Bellows Bend Drive, Cinco Ranch from Dorothy Joan Whittington.


7210 Quiet Glen Drive, Greatwood purchased by Shawn and Sally McAnnally

On July 21, Shawn and Sally McAnnally purchased a property at 7210 Quiet Glen Drive, Greatwood from Toll Houston Tx LLC.


Clifford Okhumeode Aigbotsua acquires 1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street, appraised at $43,230

A property at 1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street was sold on July 21 by Toll Houston Tx LLC and LR14ESZPIDILIATS-3OXJ-CS Wic-Rt for $43,230. The buyer was Clifford Okhumeode Aigbotsua.


Rep. Troy E. Nehls introduces bill for expedited removal of illegal aliens

Rep. Troy E. Nehls has introduced the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act in Washington, D.C. This bill aims to expedite the removal process for illegal aliens, concluding proceedings within 15 days after they...


Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance protection for state and local judges

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), along with Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.), Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Chris Coons (D-Del.), have introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act.


De La Cruz bill advancing aims to modernize Federal Reserve’s discount window

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's bill, the Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act, has passed the House Financial Services Committee.


Aviation leaders address modernization of U.S. air traffic control systems

Today, Aviation Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Representative Sharice Davids issued a statement following the second meeting of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group.


McCaul leads task force hearing on security for special events

Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas, led the inaugural hearing of the Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events.


Congressman McCaul discusses security measures for upcoming major U.S. events

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events, has written an op-ed in The Washington Times.


Rep. Troy Nehls introduces resolution against Biden's owl management strategy

Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced a House Joint Resolution of Disapproval against President Joe Biden’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) plan.


Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met June 17

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, June 17