Missed any of our articles from last week? Take a look at what you might have missed from Community Impact’s coverage areas in Houston from July 31-Aug. 4.

'We've never had a year quite like this one': Montgomery County facing $2.3B tax value loss

A record number of tax appraisal lawsuits along with rising home values and a backlog of 11,000 homestead exemptions has led to a $2.3 billion tax value loss for Montgomery County, resulting in an $8.8 million shortage in tax revenue.

Read the full story by Reporter Jessica Shorten.

Tesla showroom, service center slated for former The Woodlands Randalls location



Brixmor Property Group confirmed July 31 a property it owns at 9420 College Park Drive, The Woodlands, that formerly housed a Randalls grocery store will become a Telsa sales, service and delivery location.

Read more by Editor Vanessa Holt.

Resale clothing store for name-brand items now open in Katy

Clothes Mentor—a resale clothing store for gently used name-brand and designer clothing, shoes and accessories—opened in Katy on June 1. The store is located at 814 Katy Fort Bend Road, Ste. 250, and offers either cash or store credit for clothing in sizes 0-26 and maternity, as well as shoes, handbags and other accessories.


Read more by Reporter Asia Armour.

10 Pearland-Friendswood area restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2023

Houston Restaurant Weeks is returning to the Greater Houston area Aug. 1, and as of July 29, 10 area restaurants in the Pearland and Friendswood areas will be participating this year. This monthlong event will run through Sept. 5 with participating restaurants offering two-, three- and four-course prix fixe meal options for brunch, lunch and dinner.

Read the full story by Reporter Rachel Leland.


Multifamily housing options growing with 6 communities coming to Tomball, Magnolia

Several multifamily developments are underway in Tomball and Magnolia, bringing hundreds of new units to the growing area that has not seen a lot of multifamily housing when compared to other areas locally.

Read the full story by Reporter Lizzy Spangler.