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See how Greater Houston counties have changed in the last 5 years

By Aubrey Vogel

The population in six Greater Houston-area counties grew between 3%-19% between 2018-23, according to five-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Cities in the Pearland-Friendswood area grew in population and became more diverse over the past five years, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. (Courtesy city of Pearland)

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Friendswood City Council received an update on a number of transportation and development projects taking place throughout the city. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact)

Published 1:34 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Updates on 7 projects going on in Friendswood

Pearland City Council gave the first of two approvals needed to annex roughly 286 acres of land that are part of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District, or MUD, No. 16. (Community Impact staff)

Updated 8:15 AM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Pearland approves first of 2 votes to annex nearly 300 acres

Harris County Pets is one of nine animal welfare organizations in the Greater Houston area participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation's annual Empty the Shelters-Holiday Hope event. (Courtesy Harris County Pets)

Published 2:50 PM | Dec 9, 2024 CST

9 Greater Houston-area animal welfare organizations participating in annual Empty the Shelters

Harris County commissioners approved an increase in the county's property tax rate at a Sept. 19 meeting. The tax rate was approved alongside the county's budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Published 12:23 PM | Nov 26, 2024 CST

Harris County commissioners lift burn ban for unincorporated Harris County

Manvel is almost done converting several streets in town from gravel to asphalt and will continue work on a number of roads throughout the city going into 2025, according to documents from the city. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Published 12:00 PM | Nov 22, 2024 CST

Manvel discusses upcoming road projects for 2025

Pearland's Pearscape Trail Sculpture that's green and covered with white flowers

Published 12:39 PM | Nov 21, 2024 CST

Gov. Greg Abbott recognizes Pearland as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Roughly a month after $450,000 was stolen from the city of Manvel, law enforcement officials were able to retrieve it. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Published 2:58 PM | Nov 20, 2024 CST

Manvel retrieves stolen $450K, still identifying suspects

Manvel City Council at its Nov. 19 meeting opted against raising its water rate following several meetings of lengthy discussions and concerns over budgetary implications and how residents could be affected. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Updated 6:53 PM | Nov 19, 2024 CST

Manvel votes against increasing water rates

Published 1:51 PM | Nov 19, 2024 CST

Smith Ranch Road to undergo widening project in December

Published 3:40 PM | Nov 18, 2024 CST