Convenience Big Store: Harris County home values saw a massive drop in 2024. Here's why.

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Spring Brook Village, a master-planned community, is built several feet higher than the surrounding neighborhoods. It was photographed Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Houston.

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

Nearly half of Harris County home values dropped in 2024, early data shows. Here's why.

Most homeowners who have gotten 2024 property tax appraisals saw either no change or a decrease in property values, according to early numbers from the Harris County Appraisal District.

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Pool cabanas at Sol 7 are photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at the Thompson Hotel in Houston.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer

10 Houston rooftop bars for drinks with sunset views

From relaxed neighborhood hangs to chic hotels, these 10 spots offer the best rooftop views for happy hour and more.

Outside view of the HEB on Bissonnet in Bellaire

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H-E-B planning a large distribution campus just west of Houston

Residents will soon welcome a 500-acre H-E-B Distribution Campus to the City of Hempstead. The campus will bring several more jobs to the city, which is just west of Houston, the mayor said.

The Mortazza, a sandwich/pizza hybrid, from the Saturday and Sunday brunch menu at Mimo trattoria in the near East End

Photo by: Alison Cook, Staff

Houston food critic Alison Cook finds an exhilarating brunch spot in the East End

The portions are formidable and the prices are reasonable, says Houston Chronicle critic Alison Cook.

Judge Lina Hidalgo holds a press conference to address the District Attorney investigation on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Houston.

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What to know about the charges against Hidalgo's ex-staffers under investigation by Ogg, Paxton

The case surrounding allegations that three former staffers for County Judge Lina Hidalgo steered a COVID contract to a political ally has stretched on for years. Here's what to know about the case.

A for sale sign is shown outside a home Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Spring.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer

Warren Buffet's HomeServices reaches $250 million settlement over real estate commissions

HomeServices will pay $250 million to home sellers in another deal reshaping real estate commissions in Texas and US.

Pick of the Day

The African American Male Wellness 5K Wak/Run in Houiston on April 14, 2023, at Texas Southern University with about 5,000 participants. The event is part of the National African American Male Wellness Agency, which allows men and their families across the country to obtain free health screenings and raise awareness in living a healthier lifestyle. The 2nd annual event will be held on Sat., April 27, 2024, at University of Houston.

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Black Men's Wellness Day at UH targets longstanding disparities in health, life expectancy

More than 5,000 men are expected to take part in the wellness fair at the University of Houston on Saturday.

What else is going on

A sign for a notice of variance request is shown outside the St. John's United Methodist Church, 2019 Crawford St., is shown Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Houston.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer

Path cleared for Bread of Life to build new affordable housing in Midtown

The Crawford will house both people earning 60 to 80% of the Houston region's median income and those who have been chronically homeless, said a spokesperson.

The Katy Area Economic Development Council building

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Former Katy Area EDC employee sent to prison for embezzling $280K

Janet Medrano worked as an administrative assistant for the Katy Area EDC, and began stealing from the organization in 2016, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Exterior of the River Oaks Theater which is undergoing renovations and is expected to open later this year.

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How you can toast Houston's Richard Linklater and get a peek inside the new River Oaks Theatre

The multi-part event with Richard Linklater also includes a preview of his new film, 'Hit Man,' and a gala dinner from chef Tim Reading.

The We Love Houston signs sits at 8th Wonder brewery east of downtown Houston on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

Photo by: Mark Mulligan, Staff Photographer

Is Houston small business friendly? WalletHub list says not so much

At No. 38, Houston ranked in the top half of the list but was lower than some other large Texas cities.

A live catfish was rescued form a League City roadway on Thursday.

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Live catfish rescued from Houston-area roadway by public works crew

League City crews rescued a flathead catfish found alive and kicking on busy intersection.

A student walks past an airplane-themed mural at Conroe ISD's Sam Houston Elementary on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 in Conroe. Principal Chelsea Fuller, the school's new principal, wanted to create a culture of joy at the school when the students returned. So she got artist Rebecca Steele, to create a 33 by 10 foot mural, featuring the sun, the globe, and an airplane with an inspirational message, on one of the school walls. The school's mascot is the Jets.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Stabilizing Houston construction costs help Conroe ISD move nearly $20M back to its general fund

A stabilizing building industry has allowed Conroe ISD to move $18.8 million back to its general fund after setting it aside in 2022 to cover rising construction costs for dozens of projects.