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4302 Westwind Garden Pass., Katy sold on May 20

On May 20, Yaoguo and Qiao Liu and Shihan Wang purchased a property at 4302 Westwind Garden Pass., Katy from Tri Pointe Homes DC Metro Inc.


5231 Englewood Point Court, Katy sold by Nicholas Cynthia

On May 20, Nicholas the Cynthia (revocable living trust) purchased a property at 5231 Englewood Point Court, Katy from Nicholas Cynthia.


Melissa V. and Melvin Ramon Lopez unload 22947 Emily Trace Lane, Cinco Ranch

A property at 22947 Emily Trace Lane, Cinco Ranch was sold on May 20 by Melissa V. and Melvin Ramon Lopez for $466,880. The buyers were Al Rushidat Ali and Bessan Alrshidat.


2017 Briarlane Drive, Richmond purchased by Mikaela Sim and Kevinton Molina

On May 20, Mikaela Sim and Kevinton Molina purchased a property at 2017 Briarlane Drive, Richmond from Jamil Fakhouri.


Joseph Frederick Mangel III purchases 2002 Meadow Lane, Richmond, appraised at $209,900

A property at 2002 Meadow Lane, Richmond was sold on May 20 by Joe Frederick Mangel Jr. for $209,900. The buyer was Joseph Frederick Mangel III.


Esparza Richard Luis and Maria Cristina Bahm buy 10103 Revalen Lane, Richmond

A property at 10103 Revalen Lane, Richmond was sold on May 20 by Paolo Manahan De Padua, Manahan De Padua Paolo and Esparza Richard Luis for $247,744. The buyers were Esparza Richard Luis and Maria Cristina Bahm.


17406 Sauki Lane, Richmond acquired by Tiffany Lou

On May 20, Tiffany Lou purchased a property at 17406 Sauki Lane, Richmond from Westin Homes and Properties A LP.


5807 Brazos Lakes Drive, Richmond sold on May 20

On May 20, Nicholas and Kayla Jones Byrd purchased a property at 5807 Brazos Lakes Drive, Richmond from Weekley Homes LLC.


Meritage Homes of Texas LLC sells 14528 Vlasta St., Needville

A property at 14528 Vlasta St., Needville was sold on May 20 by Meritage Homes of Texas LLC for $231,072. The buyer was Oluseun Sanni.


3010 E. Hickory Park Circle, Sugar Land unloaded by Guojun Yu and Zhimin Zhao

A property at 3010 E. Hickory Park Circle, Sugar Land was sold on May 20 by Guojun Yu and Zhimin Zhao for $443,159. The buyer was Naf Cash LLC.


Susan Suqing and Zhuodao Zhao and Zhuo Dao Zao sell 87 Silent Manor Drive, Sugar Land

A property at 87 Silent Manor Drive, Sugar Land was sold on May 20 by Susan Suqing and Zhuodao Zhao and Zhuo Dao Zao for $371,153. The buyer was Susan Suqing Zhao.


Jaidyn Sanders acquires 3022 Fern Brook Lane, Rosenberg, appraised at $184,912

A property at 3022 Fern Brook Lane, Rosenberg was sold on May 20 by Long Lake Ltd. A for $184,912. The buyer was Jaidyn Sanders.


3303 Cumberland Drive, Missouri City sold by Leon C. and Sandra K. Jenkins

On May 20, Yared Kasahun purchased a property at 3303 Cumberland Drive, Missouri City from Leon C. and Sandra K. Jenkins.


HISD partners with LBJ Hospital for student art exhibition

Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital celebrated National Hospital Week (May 12-18) with the unveiling of their inaugural Community Visual Art Exhibition Gallery collection. Entitled “LBJ Exposed,” the artwork is a collection of photographs taken by HISD student artists that depict the zeitgeist of the community surrounding LBJ and the city of Houston.


Luttrell urges EPA action on cybersecurity vulnerabilities in water systems

WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has sent a letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), addressing recent cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified in community water systems across the United States. The alert from the EPA revealed that many water systems are failing to adequately address cybersecurity risks, underscoring the need for a thorough examination of the current regulatory framework within critical infrastructure sectors.


Neuroscientist blends dance with science at UN AI summit

University of Houston neuroscientist Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal, a pioneer in brain-machine interfaces, will present at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland on May 31. Known for his work in controlling wearable exoskeletons for rehabilitation and mapping art-evoked brain activity, Contreras-Vidal will not merely give a speech but will also showcase “Meeting of Minds,” a blend of artistic performance and scientific experiment.


Houston calls for proposals under national creative placemaking grant

May 22, 2024 -- The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is calling for Houston’s best ideas to endorse for the national Our Town grant program. Led by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Our Town grant seeks projects that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts to strengthen communities. Successful projects have advanced local economic, physical, and social outcomes in communities and are laying the groundwork for systemic changes.


OPINION: A primer on Houston’s tax increment reinvestment zones

In the last few years, there has been a great deal of media and public attention on the City of Houston’s tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZs). The TIRZs are a murky, complex world that elude simple explanations or generalizations. It is also very difficult to get good data on them. The City has done a poor job of overseeing the TIRZs and the financial reporting is disjointed and difficult to access.


Christian Araiza wins 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' 10th District

On May 21, 2024, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced that Christian Araiza from Brazos County is the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' 10th Congressional District. Christian, a 12th-grade student, titled his artwork “Eve's Embrace.”


Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Groundwater Management Area 14 Joint Planning Committee met May 14

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Groundwater Management Area 14 Joint Planning Committee met Tuesday, May 14