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206 Fairwood Springs Lane, Pecan Grove purchased by Lara Jane Genova Fuentes and and Danny Fuentes
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
A property at 206 Fairwood Springs Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on April 29 by Matthew David Fontaine and Brittany and the Undersigned Matthew David and Brittany C. Fontaine for $241,670. The buyers were Lara Jane Genova Fuentes and and Danny Fuentes.
14528 Vlasta St., Needville acquired by Rashad Javadli
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
A property at 14528 Vlasta St., Needville was sold on April 29 by Meritage Homes of Texas LLC for $231,072. The buyer was Rashad Javadli.
Riciiard and Holly Hawkins purchase 4715 Cavern Brook Court, Fresno, appraised at $133,800
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
A property at 4715 Cavern Brook Court, Fresno was sold on April 29 by Wesley E. Powell for $133,800. The buyers were Riciiard and Holly Hawkins.
3107 Cambridge Falls Drive, Fresno purchased by Xiaoli Liu
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
A property at 3107 Cambridge Falls Drive, Fresno was sold on April 29 by Weiqiang Cao and Xiaoli Liu for $181,248. The buyer was Xiaoli Liu.
3535 Brinton Trails Lane, Cinco Ranch unloaded by Moore Gregory Lawrence and Bonnie Clare Moore
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
A property at 3535 Brinton Trails Lane, Cinco Ranch was sold on April 29 by Moore Gregory Lawrence and Bonnie Clare Moore for $264,780. The buyers were Moore Gregory Lawrence, Bonnie Clare Moore, Jennifer Marie Van Wunnik and Marie Van Wunnik Jennifer.
Opendoor Property Trust I. buys 7514 Tremendo Drive, Mission Bend
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
A property at 7514 Tremendo Drive, Mission Bend was sold on April 29 by Vivian and Jaime Quintero Pena and Vivian Pena Hercinafter for $163,460. The buyer was Opendoor Property Trust I.
Xunmu LI unloads 1723 Lake Winds Drive, Missouri City
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
On April 29, Jessica and Anthony Chia purchased a property at 1723 Lake Winds Drive, Missouri City from Xunmu LI.
13742 Shirebrook Drive, Sugar Land acquired by Alagappan Narayanan and Anantha Lakshmi Rusum
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
A property at 13742 Shirebrook Drive, Sugar Land was sold on April 29 by Jose Ramon Quevedo and Frankis Y Mendez De Quevedo for $162,175. The buyers were Alagappan Narayanan and Anantha Lakshmi Rusum.
2314 Wren Meadow Road, Pecan Grove unloaded by Susan Irene Rick and Barbara L. Rick Lin
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
On April 29, Lighthouse Equity LLC purchased a property at 2314 Wren Meadow Road, Pecan Grove from Susan Irene Rick and Barbara L. Rick Lin.
Karen Evelyn Parker acquires 2015 Southern Place, Pecan Grove, appraised at $218,688
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
A property at 2015 Southern Place, Pecan Grove was sold on April 29 by Anthony Scott Parker for $218,688. The buyer was Karen Evelyn Parker.
Mental Health Expert Raises Alarm as Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
As Mental Health Awareness Month begins in May, experts are raising concerns about the declining state of mental health in society. Rheeda Walker, a psychology professor at the University of Houston specializing in mental health and suicide prevention, expressed alarm at the current situation, stating, “The overall mental health of our society seems to be declining, and it’s alarming.”According to a nationwide survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association, adults ages 18 to 34 reported the highest rate of mental illnesses at 50%...
Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta Lead FY25 CJS Appropriations Letter
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) are leading a bipartisan effort urging robust funding for the Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion (POLICE) Act of 2016 within the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 CJS Appropriations bill.The POLICE Act provides essential active shooter response training for local law enforcement, first responders, emergency medical service (EMS), and firefighters. Congressman Nehls emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “With the increase in crime and over 9.2 million illegal...
Congressman Wesley Hunt's Bill - The Recruit and Retain Act reported favorably out of the House Judiciary Committee
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
On May 1, 2024, Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation H.R. 3325 was reported favorably out of the House Judiciary Committee. The bill, known as The Recruit and Retain Act, aims to address challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in hiring and retaining officers across the nation.The bill focuses on leveraging the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) to ensure its responsiveness to the latest hiring challenges. It seeks to reduce onboarding costs for new officers, alleviate administrative burdens, create opportunities to build trust with local youth, and conduct research to...
Crenshaw Takes on Biden Administration Efforts to Target Texas Medicaid and Texas Hospitals
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX02) has criticized the Biden administration's efforts to target Texas Medicaid and Texas hospitals through the Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS). During a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing, Rep. Crenshaw questioned CMS Deputy Administrator Daniel Tsai about the agency's actions, which could have significant financial implications for Texas and its residents.Rep. Crenshaw highlighted the disparity in treatment between states that do not participate in the Medicaid expansion program, particularly focusing...
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Joins Rep. Greg Murphy in Reintroducing Bill to Permanently Expand Access to Telehealth Services for Medically Underserved Communities
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2024
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls expressed his commitment to extending telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) by reintroducing legislation alongside Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., Congressman Michael Burgess, and Congressman Derrick Van Orden. Nehls emphasized the importance of telehealth in meeting the healthcare needs of Americans, particularly those in rural and medically underserved communities. He stated, “Telehealth has revolutionized our nation’s healthcare system to meet the American people’s...
Earth Day brings volunteers to HISD’s Mykawa Farm for day of service
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2024
Nutrition Services CTM Marcus Glenn expressed his gratitude towards the volunteers who participated in the Earth Day celebration at HISD’s Mykawa Farm. He noted, “It’s cool for the volunteers who’ve come out before to look and see the work they did last time. It makes them want to help out more. We’re looking forward to bringing kids out this fall and showing them the work that volunteers with The Mission Continues and CarMax did today for our Earth Day celebration.”The day of service saw more than 70 volunteers from local organizations The Mission Continues and CarMax...
In Memoriam: Former Optometry Dean and Provost Jerald W. Strickland
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2024
Former University of Houston provost, dean of the College of Optometry and assistant vice chancellor for International Studies and Programs, Jerald W. Strickland, has passed away at the age of 87. Strickland, who also served as an optometry officer in the U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corp, had a long and illustrious career at the University of Houston.For more than 35 years, Dean Strickland dedicated himself to the University of Houston, leaving a legacy of national accomplishment in optometry, vision science, and community service. As Michael Twa, the current dean of...
Under Examination: Buckling – When Structures Suddenly Collapse
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2024
In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Roberto Ballarini, a prominent figure in Civil and Environmental Engineering, has made significant strides in predicting the effects of geometric imperfections on thin-walled structures."We derived equations that allow us to predict the resistance to buckling of structures in terms of the parameters that are involved including the shapes and distribution of their imperfections," explained Ballarini. The study, coauthored by Ballarini, doctoral student Zheren Baizhikova, and Jia-Liang Le...
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program wraps up successful year of nutrition education in HISD
By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2024
The USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, commonly known as FFVP, has concluded a successful year of providing fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to elementary school students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The program also included educational components led by chefs and certified nutritionists aimed at teaching students about the origins of their food and the possibility of growing their own healthy snacks at home.On the final day of the program at Sherman Elementary, students had the opportunity to enjoy juicy watermelon chunks, a favorite among...
Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Sen. Joni Ernst Call on President Biden to Suspend His Use of TikTok
By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas and Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa have jointly urged President Joe Biden to halt his use of TikTok as long as it remains under Chinese ownership. The lawmakers expressed their concerns regarding the national security risks associated with the popular social media platform.In a statement, Congressman Nehls criticized President Biden's campaign for continuing to use TikTok despite the acknowledged dangers it poses. Nehls emphasized, "By continuing to use TikTok, Joe Biden is putting politics over the safety of...