Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved a new misdemeanor contract defender program during its July 15 meeting. The program, set to launch in fiscal year 2025-26, is expected to increase consistency in court-appointed representation and reduce excess costs, said Wendy Little, the director of the Office of Indigent Defense. What this means The new contract aims…
After Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session ended in June, state lawmakers will return to Austin July 21 for a 30-day legislative overtime. The special session comes just over two weeks after historic flooding hit communities across Central Texas, killing at least 135 people. Gov. Greg Abbott, who sets the agenda for special sessions, gave lawmakers…
Leased listings for single-family homes and the number of rentals available in the Greater Houston area both saw a rise compared to last year in June, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ June 2025 Market Update released July 16. A closer look Leased listings rose 5.2% compared to June 2024, with a total of…
In today’s unpredictable real estate market, strategy matters more than ever. GR Property Group, led by founder and broker Haley Garcia, specializes in helping clients navigate everything from rural land acquisitions to transitional neighborhood opportunities. Garcia recently spoke with Community Impact about how buyers and investors can identify smart opportunities, avoid costly mistakes and leverage…
In the chaos that follows fire, water or mold damage, Houston-area residents turn to a company that leads with compassion, care and certified expertise. XTRM Restoration, founded by Adib Name, grew out of a decade of experience in water restoration and a long-held dream to specialize in fire recovery, despite the risks. “Adib always had…
In today’s housing market where rising prices and complex processes often push homeownership out of reach, especially in metropolitan areas, First America Homes is changing the narrative. “We think homeownership is something very special,” President Dave Barnhart said. “Some of life’s most meaningful moments—first steps, holidays, graduations—happen in a home. We’re working to make that…
At The Met Christian Academy, education begins long before kindergarten—and it’s about far more than just academics. Here, babies grow into preschoolers, who then blossom into elementary students, all within a community intentionally rooted in faith, family and purpose. “Some of our students start with us as infants,” Head of School Christine Achterkirch said. “That…
Tomball is no longer the quiet outpost it once was. Once considered the end of the road, this Greater Houston suburb has rapidly transformed into a prime destination for new homebuyers and developers alike. With that transformation has come a wave of construction, new infrastructure demands and evolving community needs—changes that the Greater Houston Builders…
Nestled in the scenic Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear, near Katy, Alders Cross Creek offers more than just a place to live; it provides a vibrant lifestyle tailored for adults 62-plus. Managed by Greystar, Alders Cross Creek is designed to offer residents a maintenance-free, amenity-rich lifestyle that feels like a resort. “We’re not just an…
Homebuilder Hycraft Homes opened a new sales and design center in Montgomery, sales assistant Milissa Somervill confirmed. “Most of our team are residents of Montgomery,” Somervill said. “We all fell in love with the idea of making our sales and design center in the lovely Historic Montgomery area.” Hycraft Homes builds in Montgomery County, including…