Houston developer's $9.9 billion community will be its biggest ever — over 5,700 acres and 3 counties

Plus: Lake Conroe and Lake Houston are lowering water levels as storms approach.

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Good afternoon, Houston!

Hopefully Father's Day has been good to you so far. If you're still looking for ways to shower the dads in your life with appreciation, this is the way to go. It's not too late!

Meanwhile, we have this fascinating story about a bar in Plantersville known as the "horniest" in Texas trying to keep its legacy alive while transforming into a country music venue. 

Now, let's get to the news.

 

Brandon Scott, Audience Producer brandon.scott@houstonchronicle.com

 

 

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3 stories you shouldn't miss

Houston area to get new 5,700-acre development valued at $9.9 billion

A Houston-based company started construction on a new 5,700-acre master-planned community in Montgomery County that will eventually expand into Waller and Grimes counties. 

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Houston is likely to see several inches of rain this week. Here's when.

Heavy, tropical rain is on the way later this week after a hot and humid Father's Day.

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Lake Conroe, Lake Houston lowered as storms approach

Officials are lowering water levels in Lake Conroe and Lake Houston as the potential for heavy rainfall from storms increases.

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Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Juneteenth: See photos as Houston kicks off week of celebration

A Juneteenth Parade in Emancipation Park attracted a crowd of revelers, and a Tea Cake Tour highlights three historic houses.

 

 

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7 stories you may have missed this week

Photo by: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images What to know about Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin The local billionaire touched the lives of many Houstonians through his various business and civic ventures.

 

Photo by: Meredith Seaver/Associated Press Texas A&M holds off Florida for win in College World Series opener Texas A&M will face Kentucky on Monday in the winners bracket of the College World Series.

 

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee / Houston Chronicle Things to do with kids in Houston this week: Dynamo game, AstroWorld exhibit From sports and educational activities to outdoor fun, here are top events happening this week to enjoy with the kids.

 

Photo by: Jacqui Cole Photography Love story: Childhood crush leads to a lavish Palm Beach wedding The newlyweds met as Katy tweens and fell in love at the bride's family ranch in Columbus, Texas.

 

Photo by: VioletaStoimenova/Getty Images For Father's Day, let's make politics boring | Opinion Identify the problem, solve it until it's fixed good enough or the kids stop complaining, then take a nap. That's the boring dad strategy!

 

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Scott, McCrutcheon win Harris County appraisal board runoffs Kyle Scott and Ericka McCrutcheon won the runoff races for two Harris Central Appraisal District board seats, based on unofficial results.

 

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Former Conroe City Councilman Duke Coon wins race for mayor The runoff follows a contentious election season with lawsuits, polling location changes and millions of dollars from outside the city supporting local candidates.

 

 

        

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