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The Harris Central Appraisal District uses mass appraisal techniques to appraise the more than 1.9 million parcels in Harris County, according a May 5 news release. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)

Most Harris County homeowners to see increases in 2025 property value

The Harris Central Appraisal District has mailed property value notices for 2025 to property owners, HCAD officials announced in a May 5 news release, with a majority of commercial and residential property values increasing.

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Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Published 2:46 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

Taking effect Jan. 1, the ordinance will make it unlawful to operate an STR without a valid registration certificate, which costs $275 annually, with the city’s Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department. (Courtesy Visit Houston)

Published 10:00 AM | Apr 18, 2025 CDT

Houston short-term rental regulations to require owners to register with the city

Mayor John Whitmire and the drainage lawsuit's plaintiffs reached an agreement April 16 six years after the lawsuit was filed. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)

Published 3:52 PM | Apr 16, 2025 CDT

Houston reaches deal in drainage lawsuit, slashing $330M budget shortfall by a 3rd

The Lake Houston Dam Spillway structure was originally built in 1953. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Published 8:00 AM | Apr 14, 2025 CDT

Lake Houston Dam replacement study underway

Published 2:02 PM | Apr 11, 2025 CDT

Humble City Council relaxes development requirements for senior apartments

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare

Updated 8:07 PM | Apr 11, 2025 CDT

Harris County District Attorney’s Office gains $7.5M for domestic violence, mental health bureaus

Houston officials delayed the short-term rentals ordinance and amendments after some felt concerned how it could affect small business owners. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)

Updated 3:36 PM | Apr 9, 2025 CDT

Houston delays voting on short-term rental ordinance changes

Published 3:28 PM | Apr 9, 2025 CDT

PREVIEW: Harris County to consider revising 18 election precinct boundaries, increasing constable pay

Updated 2:56 PM | Apr 2, 2025 CDT

New bill proposes additional courts to help tackle Harris County’s case backlog

Mayor John Whitmire addresses the press during an April 2 press conference. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)

Published 2:47 PM | Apr 2, 2025 CDT