Houston Methodist has leased 75,800 square feet in the Helix Park at the Texas Medical Center for advanced research labs, joining a growing biotech ecosystem.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire intervened to stop an unauthorized meeting about affordable housing called by Council Member Tiffany Thomas, emphasizing proper procedure for city business.

The DOJ and CFPB sued Houston's Colony Ridge development, alleging predatory loans and misrepresenting infrastructure to Hispanic buyers. The developers deny this, citing aid to low-income families.

The Houston Housing Authority approved a mixed-income project in Independence Heights and voted on property tax exemptions aimed at affordable housing.

Wan Bridge unveils Pradera Oaks, an 800-home build-to-rent community in Bonney, Texas, offering luxury houses without the need to own. Balcara Group also launches a similar project, emphasizing a maintenance-free, family-friendly lifestyle.

Houston is expanding with the Sorella development set to add 838 homes priced from $300,000 near Cypress, facilitated by new segments of the Grand Parkway.

Nordstrom Rack is opening a new store in Houston's Meyerland Plaza this fall, taking up 34,000 square feet and offering services like online pickup and returns.

Houston-area master-planned communities rank high in national sales, with 12 MPCs among the top 50, reflecting robust economic growth and builders' incentives. Sunterra and Bridgeland communities see significant sales surges.

Transwestern Hospitality Group has acquired the luxury Italian villa-inspired Hotel Granduca in Uptown Houston, with renovations planned to be completed by year's end. Founder Giorgio Borlenghi retains a stake.

Midway is planning to build a new 19-story office tower, CityCentre 6, in Houston despite a 25% office vacancy rate, buoyed by the success of its fully leased existing developments.

Fluor Corporation expands its Houston presence by leasing over 100,000 square feet in the Energy Corridor and planning large-scale renovations, signaling confidence in future growth.

Downtown Houston is revitalizing with new projects, increasing its residential population and cultural appeal, while Mayor Whitmire critiques a proposed hotel deal fearing it might set a negative precedent.

Texas enacts an $18 billion property tax relief package benefiting homeowners and small businesses, but excludes direct aid to renters, triggering statewide debate.