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City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Sept. 9

City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met Monday, Sept. 9


City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Sept. 9

City of Houston Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee met Monday, Sept. 9


Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Sept. 9

Five Corners Improvement District Economic Development Committee met Monday, Sept. 9


Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Sept. 9

Five Corners Improvement District Environmental & Urban Design Committee met Monday, Sept. 9


Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Sept. 9

Five Corners Improvement District Public Safety Committee met Monday, Sept. 9


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Sept. 10

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Sept. 10


University of Houston opens new $44 million dining center

The University of Houston has unveiled its latest addition to the campus dining scene, "The RAD." The Retail, Auxiliary and Dining Center, a 41,000 square foot facility costing $44 million, replaces the old Student Center Satellite. The new structure is designed to be above ground and less prone to flooding.


Dr. Diego Linares recognized as HISD's Star Educator

This week’s Star Educator, Dr. Diego Linares, is a seasoned educator with experience helping schools meet their full potential. When Linares was named principal of Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School in 2022, he was more than prepared to help guide the school into a successful future.


Discovery at UH College of Pharmacy could advance treatments for spongy heart disease

University of Houston Associate Professor of Pharmacology Mingfu Wu has been awarded $2.6 million from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to further his research on how the heart forms in the womb. The findings may lead to the development of new medicines to fight left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC), also known as spongy heart disease. Most patients with LVNC will require heart transplants.


Houston mayor announces pay raise and incentives for police cadets

Mayor John Whitmire has announced a significant pay increase and new incentives for Houston Police Department cadets, aiming to enhance recruitment and retention efforts.


Astros Foundation partners with Oxy for HISD student supply giveaway

Fifth graders at Dogan Elementary received a surprise visit on Friday, Sept. 6, from representatives of Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) and the Astros Foundation. The event marked the start of the school year with donations of books and school supplies. Astros mascot Orbit entertained the students with games and music provided by a DJ.


City of Houston Planning Commission met Aug. 8

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 8


Governor Abbott announces new 'music friendly' status for City of Rockwell

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the City of Rockwall has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community. This designation follows the completion of a multi-step certification process aimed at fostering music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.


K Hovnanian Houston Kingdom Heights LLC unloads 14528 Vlasta St., Needville

A property at 14528 Vlasta St., Needville was sold on Sept. 5 by K Hovnanian Houston Kingdom Heights LLC for $231,072. The buyer was Carl Hammitte Jr.


17315 Milrig Court, Richmond sold by Opendoor Property Trust I.

A property at 17315 Milrig Court, Richmond was sold on Sept. 5 by Opendoor Property Trust I. for $491,150. The buyer was David Castillo.


JR. Jack Tones, Jack Tones Jr. and Quinette Vanessa Yancey-Tones buy 1934 Golden Creek Lane, Richmond

A property at 1934 Golden Creek Lane, Richmond was sold on Sept. 5 by Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. for $250,280. The buyers were JR. Jack Tones, Jack Tones Jr. and Quinette Vanessa Yancey-Tones.


Rudy Villarreal unloads 5703 Rancho Road, Pleak

On Sept. 5, WH1 LLC purchased a property at 5703 Rancho Road, Pleak from Rudy Villarreal.


Gelladuga Nadine Gonzalez and Albarillo Karl acquire 2723 Turning Row Lane, Missouri City, appraised at $219,730

A property at 2723 Turning Row Lane, Missouri City was sold on Sept. 5 by Gelladuga Nadine Gonzalez for $219,730. The buyers were Gelladuga Nadine Gonzalez and Albarillo Karl.


April Chaney, April Pollard and Horace E. Chaney Amarried Couple sell 2314 Broadgreen Drive, Missouri City

On Sept. 5, Open House Texas Realty & Investments LLC purchased a property at 2314 Broadgreen Drive, Missouri City from April Chaney, April Pollard and Horace E. Chaney Amarried Couple.


Kirsten Minter, Kirsten and Landon Williams and Attorney-In-Fact for sell 30 Island Blvd., Missouri City

On Sept. 5, Jacob Reuben and Kimberly Valdez purchased a property at 30 Island Blvd., Missouri City from Kirsten Minter, Kirsten and Landon Williams and Attorney-In-Fact for.