"Farther north, construction began in July on Segments F1 and F2, which will extend from Hwy. 290 to I-45 in Harris and Montgomery counties. The three segments are expected to improve mobility for Houston residents and open new development opportunities in the Katy area."

"Home buyers need to be extra vigilant about inspections in the early stages of a purchase because if problems are discovered too late in the process, it can "dash home owners' dreams and budgets," writes Yahoo! Finance in a recent article."

" Voters in Harris County will have a chance to weigh in this November on a proposal that calls for repurposing the Astrodome. Commissioners court voted unanimously Aug. 13 to place the item—which will require a future tax increase—on the ballot for public approval. "