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Houston principals honored with $30K Virani Award by TFA

Dr. Asha and Farid Virani, in collaboration with Teach For America Houston, have announced the 2025 recipients of the Virani Distinguished School Leader Award.


Governor Abbott announces next Small Business Summit set for Eagle Pass

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Eagle Pass on Thursday, September 11, 2025.


Truc Khac Nguyen and Thu Anh Cao Family Trust acquire 24510 Stone Falcon Lane, Katy, appraised at $246,496

A property at 24510 Stone Falcon Lane, Katy was sold on Sept. 8 by Truc Nguyen and Thu Anh Cao for $246,496. The buyers were Truc Khac Nguyen and Thu Anh Cao Family Trust.


Brent and Jennifer Smith purchase 1602 Rock Fence Drive, Pecan Grove, appraised at $226,880

A property at 1602 Rock Fence Drive, Pecan Grove was sold on Sept. 8 by Cathy Ann Santerre for $226,880. The buyers were Brent and Jennifer Smith.


1807 Cypress Drive, Richmond purchased by Melissa Denise Jackson

On Sept. 8, Melissa Denise Jackson purchased a property at 1807 Cypress Drive, Richmond from Newton 1TEATHER.


Ankit Shah and Malisha Christian unload 2706 West St., Rosenberg

On Sept. 8, Austin Jolley purchased a property at 2706 West St., Rosenberg from Ankit Shah and Malisha Christian.


University of Houston researchers publish new findings on Martian climate patterns

Researchers at the University of Houston have made significant progress in understanding Mars' climate.


University of Houston delivers advanced vision aids to visually impaired children

The University of Houston Center for Sight Enhancement has partnered with Sight Savers America to deliver high-tech vision aids to 30 local children who are visually impaired.


Aviation leaders discuss modernization efforts at third bipartisan working group session

Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Representative Sharice Davids have issued a joint statement after the third session of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC) and National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group.


House passes FY26 defense bill with provisions from Rep. Luttrell

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has issued a statement following the passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 in the U.S....


Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Sept. 10

Greater Southeast Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Sept. 10


Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Sept. 10

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Sept. 10


Babin supports FY2026 defense bill highlighting funding increases for U.S. military

Congressman Brian Babin of Texas's 36th district has expressed his support for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) following its passage in the House.


University of Houston receives $3.6M grant for research on blindness-causing gene

A research team at the University of Houston has received a grant exceeding $3.6 million from the National Eye Institute to study the PRPH2 gene, which is vital for normal vision but can cause retinal diseases and blindness when mutated.


Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Sept. 9

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 9


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Sept. 9

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 9


Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Sept. 8

Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Monday, Sept. 8


Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Sept. 8

Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, Sept. 8


Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Sept. 8

Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Monday, Sept. 8


City of Houston City Council met Sept. 9 & 10

City of Houston City Council met Sept. 9 & 10