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Houston Mayor John Whitmire pledges not to raise property taxes despite long-term financial pressure
Houston Mayor John Whitmire pledged Wednesday not to raise the city's property tax rate, a day after Harris County commissioners approved the highest county rate in modern history to help close a budget deficit. Whitmire repeatedly has touted that he has navigated significant budget shortfalls without raising taxes, even taking...
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Hunington Properties Sells Houston-Area Community
The transaction was one of three recent multifamily acquisitions for the new owner. Hunington Properties has sold The Vic at Jordan Ranch, a 365-unit multifamily community in Katy, Texas, according to Yardi Matrix. ORIX Capital Markets acquired the Houston-area asset in a deal estimated at $66.9 million, the same source shows. Colliers arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller.
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Austin’s Waterline Ends Houston’s 40-Year Hold on Texas’ Tallest Building With a 1,025-Foot Tower Rising 23 Feet Above Jpmorgan Chase Tower
AUSTIN, TX — Austin now owns the title of Texas’ tallest building after completion of Waterline, a 74-story mixed-use tower in downtown Austin that reaches 1,025 feet. Developer and construction company DPR Construction say the project is finished and that the tower now stands 23 feet above Houston’s JPMorgan Chase Tower.
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Target sets Oct. 11 opening date as Lowe’s opens today, both at the Texas Heritage Marketplace
KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Katy-area shoppers now have an opening date for the new Target west of Katy, while the Lowe's store opened this morning, Friday Sept. 4, 2026. Both stores will be located at the Texas Heritage Marketplace in west Katy. Target will officially open its...
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Fulshear planned for a boom. Now its budget is adjusting to slower growth.
Fulshear homeowners will pay about $5.74 more per month in city property taxes under a new tax rate approved by City Council, as parks debt comes due and the city's once-rapid growth begins to slow. COMING SOON: New bowling venue, Sam's Club and more businesses planned across Fort Bend County.
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Beloved 60-year-old Texas burger restaurant closing just 3 years after revival
Another longtime restaurant is preparing to serve its final customers, underscoring the financial challenges that continue to reshape the restaurant industry. A beloved Texas burger spot that has been part…
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HISD Superintendent Mike Miles' charter network faces layoffs, $14M deficit after tripling footprint
One of Texas' most high-profile charter school networks could soon begin laying off staff amid a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, throwing its future into question just as more and more districts have turned to it to avoid a state takeover. The Texas branch of Third Future Schools, founded by Houston ISD...
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Academy Sports + Outdoors Names Executive Appointment
Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors has appointed Matthew (Matt) M. Pasch to the role of executive vice president and chief people officer. In this position, he will oversee Academy’s talent strategy, human resources and communications functions supporting the company’s corporate, distribution centers and retail initiatives.
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347-MW solar project breaks ground near Houston
Construction has started on the 347-MWDC SunRoper Solar project in Wharton County, Texas. SunRoper is expected to begin operations in December 2027 and will export power on the ERCOT grid. “SunRoper demonstrates how strategic partnerships can help meet Texas’ growing demand for electricity through investments in critical energy infrastructure,” said...