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McCaul Delivers Mayorkas Impeachment Articles to the Senate
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined his fellow impeachment managers in transmitting and presenting the two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas to the United States Senate."Secretary Mayorkas took an oath to protect the country from enemies both foreign and domestic," said Rep. McCaul. "For the past three years, he has repeatedly violated that oath,...
McCaul Joins Event Announcing Proposed $6.4 Billion CHIPS Grant for Samsung in Texas
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
Taylor, Texas – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — author of the CHIPS for America Act — joined Samsung executives and federal, state, and local officials for an event to celebrate the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung Electronics have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS for America Act. The funds would expand Samsung’s semiconductor manufacturing operations in Taylor, Texas."I authored and introduced the CHIPS for America Act to reshore and...
McCaul Confronts Sec. Mayorkas on Failure to Enforce the Law
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) confronted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on his alleged failures to enforce the nation's immigration laws. During the exchange, McCaul accused Mayorkas of violating his oath and neglecting his responsibilities.McCaul criticized Mayorkas for his approach to enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act, emphasizing the mandatory language of the law. He pointed out that Mayorkas instructed border patrol agents not to consider prior criminal conduct when taking enforcement...
Bill to Improve Oil and Gas Royalties Management Advances in Congress
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation, H.R. 7377 - The Royalty Resiliency Act, has made significant progress as it passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. The bill aims to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to enhance the management of royalties from oil and gas leases.One of the key provisions of the bill addresses the issue of royalty payments based on land ownership. Currently, lessees are required to pay the Federal Government a 100% royalty rate on production until a communization agreement is approved, even if the government...
McCaul Praises the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel Report
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) has commended the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel's bipartisan report, emphasizing the importance of improving U.S. servicemembers' quality of life. “Our servicemembers selflessly signed up to defend our country. We must ensure that they have the proper resources to adequately care for themselves and their family,” said Rep. McCaul. McCaul further highlighted the significance of quality of life in the recruitment and retention of troops, stating that it is vital for U.S. military readiness and...
Nourishing Hope and Success: Cougar Cupboard Expands to Meet Growing Demand
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
In January 2020, the Cougar Cupboard first opened its doors at the University of Houston to address food insecurity among students. The program manager, Jessica Haney, reflects on the rapid growth of the initiative, stating, “We went from a few hundred visits per semester to a few thousand visits and gradually took over some offices, but we just couldn’t expand that space any further.”With a 1900% increase in usage from Fall 2020 to Spring 2023, the Cougar Cupboard initiated a search for a new, larger space. Now, after nearly a year, the cupboard is moving to University...
HISD students showcase creativity in 37th Annual Art Car Parade
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
Students from 26 HISD campuses recently participated in the 37th Annual Art Car Parade in Houston, showcasing their creative talents to the community. The event, which had been canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, saw students collaborating to design and build unique Art Cars that wowed spectators along the parade route.One of the participating schools, Parker Elementary School, took inspiration from NASA astronaut Shannon Walker for their space-themed Art Car. Art teacher Julie Dickinson shared, “Projects like Art Car have tremendous value in the lives of all people,...
35 Bendwood Drive, Sugar Land purchased by Stephen Murphy William
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
A property at 35 Bendwood Drive, Sugar Land was sold on April 13 by Karen Murphy, Kevin and Nancy H. Schmitt and Schmitt Stephen J. for $220,858. The buyer was Stephen Murphy William.
2815 Finwood Drive, Rosenberg sold on April 12
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
On April 12, Christopher R. and Kara N. Dolence purchased a property at 2815 Finwood Drive, Rosenberg from Perry Homes LLC.
Ernestina Suarez acquires 4815 May Arbor Lane, Fresno, appraised at $163,370
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
On April 12, Ernestina Suarez purchased a property at 4815 May Arbor Lane, Fresno from Donna W Linnenbank.
Amalia Roman-Gomez A. Fitoivintick purchases 626 Cypress Ave., Fresno, appraised at $40,440
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
On April 12, Amalia Roman-Gomez A. Fitoivintick purchased a property at 626 Cypress Ave., Fresno from Madison Ann and Patricia Ann and Danny Ace Trafton and Not Joined.
Paula Vaiderrama and Paula Andrea Valderrama sell 1803 Trammel Fresno Road, Fresno
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
A property at 1803 Trammel Fresno Road, Fresno was sold on April 12 by Paula Vaiderrama and Paula Andrea Valderrama for $253,952. The buyers were Lizzie Susana Candle Scholz and Marcelo Baldivieso.
8230 Paddington Place Drive, Mission Bend unloaded by Carl Stemmler Helmut Horst
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
A property at 8230 Paddington Place Drive, Mission Bend was sold on April 12 by Carl Stemmler Helmut Horst for $43,488. The buyer was Stemmler Swee Poh.
5322 Hickory Harvest Drive, Richmond sold by Offerpad SPVBORROWER1 LLC
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
A property at 5322 Hickory Harvest Drive, Richmond was sold on April 12 by Offerpad SPVBORROWER1 LLC for $198,824. The buyer was Open House Texas Realty & Investments LLC.
Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. and US Home LLC sell 807 One Oak Chase Road, Sienna Plantation
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
On April 12, Todd Beebe purchased a property at 807 One Oak Chase Road, Sienna Plantation from Lennar Homes of Texas Sales and Marketing Ltd. and US Home LLC.
17406 Sauki Lane, Richmond sold by Westin Flomes and Properties A LP
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
On April 12, Frank Villanueva purchased a property at 17406 Sauki Lane, Richmond from Westin Flomes and Properties A LP.
Maria I. Vega acquires 15723 Samoa Way, Houston, appraised at $168,520
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
A property at 15723 Samoa Way, Houston was sold on April 12 by Andres and Maria D. Vega for $168,520. The buyer was Maria I. Vega.
Cody J. Christina and Christina M. Meyer Christina acquire 15907 Bazelbriar Lane, Houston, appraised at $139,630
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
On April 12, Cody J. Christina and Christina M. Meyer Christina purchased a property at 15907 Bazelbriar Lane, Houston from Roberto and Maria Morales and Maria Casas.
1815 Eastfield Drive, Missouri City sold on April 12
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
A property at 1815 Eastfield Drive, Missouri City was sold on April 12 by Chad D. and Ellen Mae Bishop for $206,910. The buyers were Jose Ashlyn, Jose Isaak and Austin Bishop.
Marie Petersen Jeannie acquires 2607 Oakland Drive, Sugar Land, appraised at $430,990
By Houston Daily | Apr 15, 2024
A property at 2607 Oakland Drive, Sugar Land was sold on April 12 by Andrew Petersen John for $430,990. The buyer was Marie Petersen Jeannie.