What we reported: Harris County law enforcement and the county attorney’s office have ramped up efforts to address illegal activity that affects homeowners and business owners throughout Spring and Klein, with eight buildings identified as nuisances and closed down in 2016.

The latest: Two more properties are being targeted, said Larry Lipton, chairman of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce monthly public safety forum. One is a vacant office building next to Victor’s Deli on FM 1960. He said an apartment complex off of FM 1960, east of Kuykendahl Road, is being investigated for nuisance abatement as well.

What’s next: Two properties have been submitted to the Harris County Attorney’s Office for further examination, which could result in closure.