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Governor Abbott announces 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has declared May 26-31, 2025, as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.


Abbott honors fallen Texas heroes at Memorial Day ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces members who lost their lives in the past year during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas Capitol.


Abbott renews border security disaster proclamation affecting numerous Texas counties

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation concerning border security, initially issued on May 31, 2021.


Texas legislature passes historic public education funding bill

Governor Greg Abbott has commended the Texas Legislature for passing House Bill 2, which marks a significant increase in public education funding in the state.


Federal disaster aid approved for four South Texas counties after March floods

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that four counties in South Texas will receive federal disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding in March.


Texas tops US in job creation under Governor Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas leads the nation in job creation, adding more new jobs last month and over the past year than any other state.


Abbott announces $46M in grants for Texas veterans' assistance

Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), has announced a distribution of over $46.3 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants to 175 organizations across Texas.


Governor Abbott pays tribute to fallen Texas DPS troopers at memorial service

Governor Greg Abbott attended the annual Peace Officers Memorial Service held by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in Austin.


Flatonia becomes a film friendly certified community

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Flatonia is now a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.


Governor Abbott joins FEMA review council under Trump's appointment

Governor Greg Abbott has been sworn into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council.


Week ending May 17: Fort Bend County home sales

There were 123 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending May 17, according to BlockShopper.com.


17130 Kildonan Court, Richmond acquired by Shadreika Tranae and Zachariah Lee Hoskins, Shadreika Tranae Hoseds and Zachariah Lee Hosklns

A property at 17130 Kildonan Court, Richmond was sold on May 22 by Chesmar Homes LLC LLC for $372,830. The buyers were Shadreika Tranae and Zachariah Lee Hoskins, Shadreika Tranae Hoseds and Zachariah Lee Hosklns.


Andre Vasquez buys 2013 Thompson Road, Richmond

On May 22, Andre Vasquez purchased a property at 2013 Thompson Road, Richmond from Marvin Boyd Henry.


11706 Blair Meadow Drive, Meadows Place sold on May 22

A property at 11706 Blair Meadow Drive, Meadows Place was sold on May 22 by Sergio V Garza for $223,120. The buyer was Kim-Chi Nguyen.


McCaul secures funds for Texas' border security expenses

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, a Republican from Texas and vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, has been featured in a Fox News article for his efforts to secure $12 billion in federal funding.


Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met May 22

Spring Branch Management District Board of Directors met Thursday, May 22


Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met May 21

Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, May 21


Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met May 20

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, May 20


Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met May 20

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, May 20


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met May 20

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, May 20