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Wesley Hunt introduces bill seeking rollback of Biden-era gun control measures

Congressman Wesley Hunt has introduced the Second Amendment Restoration Act, a bill aimed at partially repealing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2022.


University of Houston's Wolff Center earns seventh straight top ranking from Princeton Review

The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston’s C. T. Bauer College of Business has been ranked as the top undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the country for the seventh consecutive year by The...


City of Houston City Council met Nov. 12

City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 12


Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 12

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 12


De La Cruz votes to end shutdown and secure funding for Texas’s 15th district

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th district issued a statement after voting to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which ended the 43-day government shutdown.


University of Houston joins $21 million Texas initiative targeting opioids among people with HIV

The University of Houston is participating in a $21.2 million statewide initiative to address the opioid crisis, with a focus on examining opioid use disorder among people living with HIV in Harris County.


Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Nov. 11

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 11


De La Cruz introduces bill for new Rio Grande Valley veterans hospital

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th district has introduced the Sgt.


Governor Abbott appoints new member, reappoints six to Radiation Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Joelle McRee, D.D.S. to the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) for a term ending April 16, 2027.


Governor Abbott appoints two to advisory committee on geopolitical conflict

Governor Greg Abbott has named Joshlin “Josh” Lewis and Michael Lucci to the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.


Texas awards over $14 million in job training grants through JET program

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that 52 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) training grants, totaling over $14 million, have been awarded to higher education institutions and independent school districts across Texas.


Governor Abbott appoints Justin Hewlett to North Texas Tollway Authority Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justin Hewlett to the North Texas Tollway Authority Board of Directors.


Texas reaches record high with over 3 million registered businesses

Texas has surpassed 3 million registered business entities, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson.


House candidate McGee on tort reform: 'Frivolous lawsuits are just a way for Ken Paxton to funnel state taxpayer dollars' to his law firm allies

Sara McGee, a candidate for Texas House District 132, has expressed concerns about frivolous lawsuits being used to divert taxpayer money to private law firms.


Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions says legal abuse and nuclear verdicts are driving up insurance costs

The Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions announced on X that rising home and auto insurance costs in the state are being driven not just by severe weather and inflation, but also by "nuclear verdicts" and legal system abuses.


Timothy Thurmond purchases 9818 Williams Bend Court, Sienna Plantation, appraised at $267,856

A property at 9818 Williams Bend Court, Sienna Plantation was sold on Nov. 7 by Lydia Thurmond for $267,856. The buyer was Timothy Thurmond.


15122 Brookwood Bridge Lane, Four Corners acquired by Valerie Dieu and Tyler Gia Phan

On Nov. 7, Valerie Dieu and Tyler Gia Phan purchased a property at 15122 Brookwood Bridge Lane, Four Corners from Lynn T Nguyen.


Jesse and Megan Carter purchase 10527 Caddo Lake Drive, Needville, appraised at $227,872

On Nov. 7, Jesse and Megan Carter purchased a property at 10527 Caddo Lake Drive, Needville from Loyd Weathers and Loyd Craig Weatilurs.


2219 Landscape Way, Pecan Grove acquired by Ellen Marie and Sarah Ann Hays

On Nov. 7, Ellen Marie and Sarah Ann Hays purchased a property at 2219 Landscape Way, Pecan Grove from Laura Elizabeth Hays.


George A. and Judth A. Leach sell 1726 Pecan Crossing Drive, Pecan Grove

A property at 1726 Pecan Crossing Drive, Pecan Grove was sold on Nov. 7 by George A. and Judth A. Leach for $127,216. The buyers were George A., Judth A., George Gregory and Keith Alan Leach.