A proposed $65M resort and private airstrip on Bolivar Peninsula is on hold after an EB‑5 ineligibility finding. Developers dispute the decision and say they'll explore alternatives.

Incumbent Randy Weber defended the Houston-area 14th District on March 3; early returns were slow and the district’s GOP lean makes an upset unlikely.

City planners want to raise the developer fee and let up to 30% of park dedication funds be spent citywide to buy land and build parks in underserved neighborhoods. The move targets sectors that have hoarded most of the money for two decades.

Juraj Valčuha led a semi‑staged Act II of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde at Jones Hall with an international cast and striking orchestral highlights. The run played Saturday and repeated Sunday.

IAH has filed plans for a $66.9M, 8,100-space employee parking lot and a 3,000-square-foot support building as United deepens its Houston hub. The site spans roughly 93.55 acres.

Jacobs will design “The Gate,” a storm barrier across Bolivar Roads that state officials say will shield the Houston Ship Channel and protect millions. The award moves the Coastal Texas Project into design.

Ziggi's Coffee quietly closed its Katy drive‑thru after nearly five years. The franchisee blamed challenges beyond their control and staff were notified by text.

Partners Real Estate was named exclusive leasing agent for 1000 Main as downtown Houston preps for streetscape upgrades and a nearby office‑to‑residential conversion.

Wickchester Center at 12012 Wickchester Lane sold for $15.8M after renovations lifted occupancy to 98%, moving the asset out of Woodside’s portfolio.

DEA Houston and HPD say more than 200 pounds of meth were found hidden inside industrial spools of rope in Houston, according to a police social post.

H‑E‑B executive Armando Perez was named chair of the Greater Houston Partnership and says he’ll focus the group on two key economic priorities.

Federal immigration moves are driving renewed interest in EB‑5 investor visas and Houston developers are lining up projects that could draw millions in capital. Industry groups say the pipeline is unusually full right now.

Refreshed USCIS figures show Baylor College of Medicine led H‑1B approvals in Houston from 2020–2025, with MD Anderson and HPE close behind.