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A property at 810 Gregory Court, Stafford was sold on March 25 by Mary Mani for $176,592. The buyer was Sm & Sm Capital Ivestments LLC.

410 Longview Drive, Sugar Land sold by Frank David and Anita A. Hurlston

A property at 410 Longview Drive, Sugar Land was sold on March 26 by Frank David and Anita A. Hurlston for $340,570. The buyers were Frank David Hurlston, Anita and Frank Hurlston the (trust) and And Frank Hurlston Trust the Anita.

Frank David Hurlston, Anita and Frank Hurlston the (trust) and And Frank Hurlston Trust the Anita acquire 1247 Creekford Circle, Sugar Land, appraised at $1.08 million

A property at 1247 Creekford Circle, Sugar Land was sold on March 26 by Frank David and Anita Hurlston for $1.08 million. The buyers were Frank David Hurlston, Anita and Frank Hurlston the (trust) and And Frank Hurlston Trust the Anita.

Tan Du Quang, Gui Fang Zeng and Fang Zeng Gui sell 2514 Ferry Landing, Sugar Land

On March 27, Tan Du Quang, Gui Fang Zeng, Fang Zeng Gui, Du Henry Wen, Jimmy Hung Du, Hung Du Jimmy and Du Jerry Kim purchased a property at 2514 Ferry Landing, Sugar Land from Tan Du Quang, Gui Fang Zeng and Fang Zeng Gui.

Predicting Weight Gain in Children Using Second Generation Anti-Psychotic Medication

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy has shed light on predicting weight gain in children using second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) medication. The study, published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, explored the development and predictors of clinically significant weight gain (CSWG) among pediatric patients on SGAs.The research, led by graduate researcher Ning Lyu under the supervision of Hua Chen, examined the records of over 16,000 pediatric patients aged 5-19 from 2016 to 2021. Lyu identified...

McCaul, Impeachment Managers, Speaker Johnson Demand Schumer Schedule Public Trial of Mayorkas

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 — joined the other impeachment managers and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, calling on the Senate to expeditiously schedule an impeachment trial. In the letter, the members also announced the House would transmit the two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas to the Senate on April 10th, 2024.In the letter, Rep. McCaul, Speaker...

HISD Hosting Hiring Event for Non-NES Campus Positions

Houston Independent School District (HISD) is set to host a Hiring Event for non-Non-English Speaking (NES) campus positions in the upcoming academic year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chávez High School, located at 8501 Howard Drive, 77017.Educators are encouraged to attend and discover more about Team HISD and the impactful, student-centered work being carried out. The event will showcase key compensation highlights, including a starting teacher salary of $64,000, a starting Special Education teacher salary of $80,000, and a...

Houston Public Library System Announces Leadership Change

The City of Houston announced a significant leadership change within the Houston Public Library System (HPL) as Cynthia Wilson was appointed as the interim Executive Director. Mayor John Whitmire expressed his gratitude towards Wilson for taking on the role and outlined her responsibilities, stating, "I have asked her to immediately go to work on improving communications, management, employee morale, and operations throughout HPL."Cynthia Wilson, a former educator and executive leader in workplace performance management, brings a wealth of experience to her new position....

4103 Houghton Court, Sugar Land acquired by Downey Sheryl Lynn

A property at 4103 Houghton Court, Sugar Land was sold on March 25 by Downey Sheryl Lynn and Barbara J. Sacheli for $514,430. The buyer was Downey Sheryl Lynn.

Governor Abbott Posthumously Presents Texas Legislative Medal Of Honor To Two Service Members

Governor Greg Abbott posthumously presented the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jerry Lynn Bell and U.S. Army Master Sergeant Mike Peña during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol. The Texas Legislative Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration conferred to a service member of the Texas military forces.“Today, we honor two men who raised their hand and answered the call for our country,” said Governor Abbott. “Each of these men continued a tradition of heroism that extends back to the very dawn of this great nation. These brave service...

Governor Abbott Announces New Eastman Investment In Longview

Governor Greg Abbott revealed today that Eastman will be establishing a new manufacturing facility at its current location in Longview, Texas. The expansion is expected to bring over 200 job opportunities and about $1.2 billion in capital investment. The initiative has been supported by a Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $2,040,000.In a statement, Governor Abbott expressed his confidence in Texas as a thriving business environment, stating, "Texas is where businesses flourish and people prosper." He credited the state's skilled workforce, favorable business climate,...

Governor Abbott Launches Texas Space Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has officially launched the Texas Space Commission and unveiled the inaugural members of the Texas Space Commission Board of Directors and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium (TARSEC) Executive Committee. The announcement took place at NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of Texas in the space industry.Governor Abbott stated, “Texas is the launchpad for Mars, innovating the technology that will colonize humanity’s first new planet. As we look into the future of space, one thing is clear:...

Jason Robert Brown to Headline University of Houston Musical Theatre Showcase Concert

The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston is gearing up for a special musical theatre showcase concert featuring Tony Award-winning Broadway composer Jason Robert Brown and acclaimed actress and singer Sally Mayes on April 12, 2024. The collaboration between the two artists will be a highlight of the spring semester and the culmination of the "Song Performance for Musical Theatre" course led by Sally Mayes as Artist in Residence."We're thrilled to welcome Jason Robert Brown to Houston as part of this special collaboration," said Sally...

Guadalupe, Jim Wells, Karnes, Live Oak, and Wilson Counties Receive Federal Disaster Area Designations, De La Cruz Announces

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz received notification that several counties in Texas have been declared federal natural disaster areas due to the recent drought. Guadalupe, Karnes, Live Oak, and Wilson Counties were designated as primary disaster areas, while Jim Wells County was labeled as a contiguous disaster area. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack officially declared the disaster on Tuesday, March 25th, 2024. In total, 91 counties in Texas were encompassed in the disaster declaration.The disaster declaration resulting from the drought opens up opportunities for...

City Hall Update for March 18-22, 2024

Mayor Whitmire welcomed President Joe Biden to Houston, stating, "It was an honor to welcome President Biden to Houston, a city full of great people and endless opportunities. My administration is committed to ongoing collaboration with the federal government to ensure Houston's prosperity thrives."Regarding the historic $650 million agreement reached between the City of Houston and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, Mayor Whitmire emphasized, "A world-class city like Houston deserves a well-funded fire department to attract and retain talented...

Mayor Whitmire Appoints Veteran Leader as New Economic Development Officer

Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Gwendolyn Tillotson-Bell as the City of Houston's Chief Economic Development Officer. Tillotson-Bell, who has been working as the Deputy Director of the Mayor's Office of Economic Development for the past 17 years, will take over from Andy Icken, who recently retired. In her new role, Tillotson-Bell will be responsible for overseeing the administration and relationship management of various economic development initiatives in Houston, including Tax Increment Investment Zones (TIRZs), Industrial Development Agreements, Management...

Houston Man Sentenced to 55 Years in Prison for Murder Outside Gulf Freeway Club