Squatters in Harris County, Texas, are occupying vacant homes, prompting calls for clearer homeownership documentation and legal measures to address the issue.

The Joint Office of Homeless Services in Portland is criticized for not meeting the homeless population's needs, with full shelters and complex access, despite efforts to improve.

The Joint Office of Homeless Services has spent $91 million of its $170 million budget for FY 2024, according to a Multnomah County briefing, focusing on homeless services and housing.

USAA announced the layoff of 220 employees despite previously adding jobs, citing economic and strategic reasons. The company vowed to support affected workers.

Hays CISD has approved the purchase of school buses with seatbelts following a fatal crash, aiming to enhance student safety and address future compliance and funding challenges.

The Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center in Plano is set for renovations starting in July, with completion expected by October 2025, including facility modernizations funded by a $364 million bond.

Starship Bagel opens a third location in North Dallas, emphasizing high-quality, handmade bagels and service with local charm, occupying a space of personal nostalgia to its founder Oren Salomon.

Tennessee passes a bill allowing quicker eviction of squatters, enabling property owners to regain control of their property with law enforcement's help within 72 hours.

SAISD sold over 12 acres of East Side real estate to the city for $745,000, aiming to develop senior housing on the site, as confirmed by Superintendent Aquino.

Detroit unveils a new, brightly lit "DETROIT" sign as a welcoming landmark and a symbol of the city's revitalization efforts. The sign is part of a $425,434 project by Fairmont Sign Company, also including five smaller signs at key entry points.

The Hilton Back Bay hotel in Boston has been sold for $171 million to a venture between Certares Management and Belcourt Capital Partners. The 390-room property will undergo a renovation but will not close during the process.

The Austin City Council is considering code amendments to boost affordable housing options for University of Texas students, including mandated bedroom windows and adjustments to the University Neighborhood Overlay program.

Tesla slashes 10% of its global workforce, sending termination emails to employees, including Austin's Gigafactory workers, surprising many without prior notice.