Ochsner Health is building a $300M, five‑story children’s hospital on its New Orleans campus, slated to open in early 2028 with expanded pediatric services and about 400 jobs.

Lawmakers and voters raised the school homestead exemption to $140,000 — many Texans could save hundreds on school taxes. Here’s who qualifies and where to apply.

Christie Cannon’s team says a Keller Williams market center froze dozens of listings and withheld commissions — the complaint values the holdings at about $3M.

GrayStreet Partners’ 550 Market Street cleared design approval and will add restaurants, retail and roughly 300 underground parking spaces to Hemisfair. Construction could start as soon as May 2026.

Denton will break ground on April 29 on a $14.5M expansion at the Linda McNatt shelter, adding nearly 10,000 sq ft to boost capacity and modernize veterinary care. The work is funded by the city’s 2023 bond package.

A draft downtown action plan that aims to boost small businesses and activate city-owned sites goes to City Council after months of public outreach.

Lender LNR Partners has moved to foreclose on the 46,700‑sq‑ft retail block at 100 East Walton after a loan matured and appraisals plunged. The filing could force a sale or a negotiated workout.

A vacant Nix Health clinic at 5307 Broadway will be redeveloped into two restaurants and office suites, and Tiny’s Milk & Cookies is opening nearby. The work is slated to start in February with move‑ins aimed for late 2026.

Herbst Manor, the storied Pacific Heights Georgian at 2800 Pacific Ave, is under contract after relisting at $10.99M. The 8,000+ sq ft home has returned to pending status after years on and off the market.

House Bill 477 would limit cities' ability to block accessory dwelling units, allowing homeowners to add backyard homes while cities weigh infrastructure concerns. Supporters cheer; local officials plan review.

Lake Como residents are weighing a conservation district after recent teardowns reshaped blocks. The city presented draft design rules and will take comments through Feb. 28.

Boyle unveiled plans for an 11.5‑acre Morrison Village at Houston Levee featuring townhomes, shops and a hotel; a firm start date has not been announced.

The city plan commission recommended rezoning to rebuild Richardson West as a new middle school. The $119M project is slated to begin this summer and increase capacity for sixth graders.