The NRP Group is one of Texas’ most prolific multifamily developers: In the last 12 months it has opened 12 affordable and market-rate properties, totaling 3,680 units across the state. As many developers take their feet off the gas this late into the cycle and focus on leasing up a wave of new product, NRP […]
For 22 years, an unusual housing and support program has been quietly transforming the lives of single mothers in Houston’s Third Ward.
The Sisterhood – by Roxanna Asgarian Photos by Pu Ying Huang When Joidan Felix went off to college in 2014, she had a plan: She wanted to become an accountant. A knack for numbers had helped Felix ace her accounting classes in the business magnet program at Houston’s Westside High School. That led to an […]
Houston housing lawyer tapped to replace Green as justice of the peace
Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday voted unanimously to appoint Reginald Fox, a Houston lawyer, to serve as a Justice-of-the-Peace, Precinct 7, Place 1, the seat recently vacated by Hilary Green. Green resigned in March amid accusations of paying prostitutes for sex, abusing drugs while on the bench and sexting a bailiff. She already had […]
Houston Weekend Shootings: 3 Dead In 4 Shootings, 1 arrest
HOUSTON, TX — In addition to providing a massive security detail for the Barbara Bush funeral and procession last weekend, the Houston police has another busy weekend with more shootings. HPD reported four shootings over the weekend that left two people dead. Here’s the weekend shooting roundup: Woman Shot To Death After Not Letting Man […]
Houston Weather: Severe Storms Predicted Friday Night
HOUSTON, TX — Skies have been overcast throughout the Houston area all day Friday, but meteorologists are predicting severe storms Friday evening. Storms will usher in a cold front that will include gusty winds and cooler temperatures once the rain moves through early Saturday. (For more news like this, find your local Patch here. If […]
Houston Area Real Estate: Know Which Neighborhood Fits You Best
HOUSTON, TX — If you’re ready for a new home, you already know which part of Houston suits you and your family. You know where the schools, shops and best restaurants are; you know the best place to take your car for services, and the best place to get a good cup of coffee. You […]
Cypress TX Real Estate Broker Provides Unique “Sold in 36 Days or Less” Service to Texas Home Sellers
Cypress Texas homes for sale get a boost from Real Estate Wise’s innovative “Sold in 36 days or less” service that takes the stress away from home selling. This press release was orginally distributed by SBWire Cypress, TX — (SBWIRE) — 03/19/2018 — In a move that raises the bar for service commitment, Mary Beth […]
Houston Weekend Shootings Roundup: 3 Fatalities Reported
HOUSTON, TX — Gun laws and gun safety seem to dominate mainstream news lately, mostly because of a rash of school shootings nationwide. Meanwhile in Houston, it was another deadly weekend with three more shooting fatalities over the weekend. Here’s the weekly rundown of weekend shootings as reported by the Houston Police Department. Meyerland-Sharpstown Area […]
Houston ISD Could Cut 700 Jobs
HOUSTON, TX — A massive reduction in Houston ISD for the next school year seemed inevitable with a $115 million projected shortfall in the 2018-19 budget. On Thursday night, HISD approved a downsizing in force, and that could mean laying off as many as 700 faculty members in the district. The HISD Board of Education […]
Houston Area Real Estate: Homes For Sale In Every Neighborhood
HOUSTON, TX — Everyone knows Houston is a pretty big city, so it’s a given that every community in the Houston area is equally diverse. From downtown urban, to north side rural, to south side tropical the Houston area has it all. If you’re ready for a new home, you already know which part of […]