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During the first three months of 2025, 25% of Cypress households could afford to buy a median-priced home, compared to 34% in Harris County.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc., an onshoring manufacturer, is set to expand its U.S. roots in Sugar Land with a $2 million incentive approved July 1 by the Sugar Land Development Corp., a city board aimed at economic growth.
Before the law was passed, the Texas Education Agency required school administrators to refer families to the local IDD health authorities when they turn 14 as they prepare for their adult tradition out of high school, according to legislative documents.
As part of Bellaire’s efforts to mitigate future flood risks, Bellaire has received $54 million from the state that will go towards the Cypress Ditch Improvements Project, city officials announced during a July 3 news conference.
House Bill 24, effective later this year, will raise the bar for residents to challenge zoning cases near their properties.
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Despite living in high-risk flood zones, less than 25% of homeowners in Harris County carry flood insurance, leaving many exposed to costly damage. In cities such as Bellaire and West University Place, officials are working to close that gap by investing in flood mitigation projects and participating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System, which lowers insurance premiums for residents.
More than 100,000 people across Brazoria and Galveston counties are facing food insecurity, according to a May report from Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programs.
