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The investment marks the latest round of city and county partnership funding targeted towards public safety, flood mitigation and community infrastructure connectivity projects.
Multiple entities involved in the potential expansion of the Ben Taub Hospital into the land currently occupied by Hermann Park have held town halls across Houston to inform residents of the details of the land acquisition.
Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools on Jan. 5 launched a new virtual learning platform that allows students across the state to take high school courses online.
Houston City Council on Jan. 7 approved $180 million in spending for several city departments to purchase new vehicles over the next three years.
Changes to the Texas Constitution that were approved by voters include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail.
In the Greater Houston area in November, single-family rental leases grew 10.2% year over year, while lease prices remained statistically flat.
The entertainment lineup for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was announced Jan. 8 and includes artists such as Lizzo and Tim McGraw.
