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Texas enacts new laws on education funding, public safety, veterans’ support

Several new Texas laws are taking effect on September 1, following the 89th Regular Legislative Session.


Texas recognizes 33 colleges with Veteran Education Excellence Awards

Governor Greg Abbott has recognized 33 public colleges and universities in Texas for earning the 2025 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC).


Texas awards over $400,000 in job training grants to Austin area schools

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that two schools in the Austin area will receive a total of $405,954 through Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants.


5326 Tyler Park Lane, Katy sold by Gabriel Enrique and Patricia Silva Valladares

On Sept. 2, Adriana Serrano and Ignacio Valladares Jr. IV purchased a property at 5326 Tyler Park Lane, Katy from Gabriel Enrique and Patricia Silva Valladares.


Hebiao Ye and Rongyao Chen acquire 1326 Terrace View Drive, Greatwood, appraised at $186,485

A property at 1326 Terrace View Drive, Greatwood was sold on Sept. 2 by David Cole for $186,485. The buyers were Hebiao Ye and Rongyao Chen.


4011 Easton Bend Court, Sugar Land unloaded by Melanie R Bailey and Ned Joi

On Sept. 2, Joshua Sanchez and Laurie Garcia purchased a property at 4011 Easton Bend Court, Sugar Land from Melanie R Bailey and Ned Joi.


Sadguna Mehta sells 222 Needleleaf Lane, New Territory

A property at 222 Needleleaf Lane, New Territory was sold on Sept. 2 by Sadguna Mehta for $166,069. The buyer was Milan Mehta.


5823 Autumn Fall Court, Sugar Land sold on Sept. 2

On Sept. 2, ET Holdings Group LLC purchased a property at 5823 Autumn Fall Court, Sugar Land from Etp Realty & Investments Group LLC.


1646 Creekside Drive, Sugar Land sold by Benson and Xiaoyan Chen

On Sept. 2, Xiangqian Ma and Min Wu purchased a property at 1646 Creekside Drive, Sugar Land from Benson and Xiaoyan Chen.


University of Houston researchers report promising results for new antibiotic targeting C. diff

A research team at the University of Houston has reported encouraging results from clinical trials of ibezapolstat, a new antibiotic aimed at combating Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a bacterium that is the leading cause of death from...


619 Stubbs Bend Drive, Richmond purchased by Dominique and Donovan Dennis Boyd

A property at 619 Stubbs Bend Drive, Richmond was sold on Sept. 3 by Dawn Nicole Puentes, Dawn Nicole Bennett and Everardo Puentes Jr. for $273,544. The buyers were Dominique and Donovan Dennis Boyd.


University of Houston professor supports long-term healthcare education partnership with Nepal

Dr. Lani Ackerman, a professor at the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, has dedicated much of her career to improving health care in underserved communities around the world, with a particular focus on Nepal.


City of Houston Planning Commission met Sept. 4

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 4


Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Sept. 4

Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Thursday, Sept. 4


Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Sept. 4

Brays Oaks Management District Infrastructure Committee met Thursday, Sept. 4


McCaul backs energy appropriations act targeting security, domestic production

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced his support for the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act following a vote in the House of Representatives.


University of Houston climbs patent rankings with surge in new inventions

The University of Houston System has been ranked No. 62 in the United States and No. 3 in Texas on the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) 2024 Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents List.


Arte Público Press founder Nicolás Kanellos retires after nearly five decades

For 46 years, Arte Público Press has played a central role in publishing Latino literature in the United States.


Texas orders flags at half-staff after Minneapolis school shooting

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all state government buildings in Texas to lower the United States and Texas flags to half-staff.


Abbott signs bipartisan health bills focused on nutrition and SNAP restrictions

Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremonial signing for three pieces of legislation—Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and Senate Bill 379—referred to collectively as Texas’ Make America Healthy Again legislation.