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10014 Jeske Road, Needville sold on Sept. 23

On Sept. 23, Sam and Subin Chacko purchased a property at 10014 Jeske Road, Needville from MS Dwellings LLC.


2811 Hazelwood Drive, Rosenberg purchased by Purchasing Fund 2023-2 LLC

A property at 2811 Hazelwood Drive, Rosenberg was sold on Sept. 23 by Justin William Ross for $156,510. The buyer was Purchasing Fund 2023-2 LLC.


714 Moss Hammock Way, Sugar Land sold on Sept. 23

A property at 714 Moss Hammock Way, Sugar Land was sold on Sept. 23 by Lorelei and Owen Capocyan for $730,171. The buyers were Lorelei and Owen Capocyan.


Shubha Laxmikant Krishnan acquires 419 Main St., Sugar Land, appraised at $265,330

On Sept. 23, Shubha Laxmikant Krishnan purchased a property at 419 Main St., Sugar Land from Deann M Helmlinger, Deann Marie Colburn and Ned Joi.


University of Houston professor receives $2.6 million grant for eye research

University of Houston College of Optometry Professor John O’Brien has been awarded $2.6 million from the National Eye Institute to continue his research on electrical synapses and gap junction plasticity.


Governor Abbott presents flood relief checks to Leander families after July disaster

Governor Greg Abbott took part in a check presentation event for families affected by the July 4th floods in the Leander area.


Abbott appoints Jerome Greener as director of new Texas regulatory office

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jerome Greener as Director of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO).


Governor Abbott announces Carthage Small Business Summit set for September

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Carthage on September 25, 2025.


Alvin receives designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

The City of Alvin has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, following the completion of a multi-step certification process.


Texas awards $250 million grant from innovation fund to Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC will receive a $250 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) for its semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor.


Abbott announces over $2.4 million in grants to veteran groups in West Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $2.4 million in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to seven organizations in the El Paso and West Texas regions.


UH study finds listening-based brain scan may aid aphasia diagnosis

A University of Houston researcher has found that recording brain activity while a person listens to a story may help diagnose primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a rare neurodegenerative syndrome that impairs language skills.


Governor Abbott appoints Scott Olguin to Texas Real Estate Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott Olguin to the Texas Real Estate Commission, with a term that will run until January 31, 2031.


Governor Abbott appoints Audrey O’Neill to lead Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Audrey O’Neill as Commissioner for the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), with her term set to end on August 31, 2027.


Governor Abbott appoints TJ White as Chief of Texas Cyber Command

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Timothy James “TJ” White as Chief of the Texas Cyber Command.


SBA offers disaster loans after Spring Branch apartment fire in Houston

Texans affected by an apartment complex fire in the Spring Branch neighborhood will have access to federal disaster assistance following approval of a request from Governor Greg Abbott.


SBA approves disaster declaration after July flooding in five Texas counties

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a rural area disaster declaration following the severe flooding that affected several Texas counties in July.


Abbott appoints Col. Kirk Peterson (Ret.) to Texas Military Preparedness Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Colonel Kirk Peterson (Ret.) to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.


Texas expands student access to career training with new legislation

Governor Greg Abbott has signed two new laws aimed at increasing career and technical education opportunities for students in Texas.


Abbott proclaims September 15-October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas.