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Sugar Land Missouri City Edition VOLUME 13, ISSUE 9 MAY 12JUNE 9, 2026

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Fast forward Fort Bend Between 2000 and 2025, Fort Bend County’s population increased 169.2% from around 354,000 to almost 954,000. The growth, shown below, was the fastest from 2000 to 2010, accounting for 38.5% of the total growth.

Key ndings The Fort Bend 2050 report shares projections for population and household growth. 109.65% Population growth expected by 2050 Annual growth in household formation from 2025-30 2.67% Average household size expected by 2030, down from 3.11 in 2020 3.01 Mobility ranked No. 1 priority for stakeholders #1

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As one of the fastest-growing counties nation- wide, Fort Bend County is expected to reach 1 million residents by 2030—with the population potentially doubling to 2 million by 2050. In conjunction with University of Houston associate professor Jeronimo Cortina, the Fort Bend Regional Partnership has released its new Fort Bend 2050 Report, which is aimed at providing a roadmap to guide the county’s preparation for the incoming growth. “The report gives us a roadmap of how to meet the growth—it’s not whether we'll grow, we will—it’s whether our roads, water, housing and government can grow with us,” said Tariq Zafar, chair for the Fort Bend Regional Partnership. Fort Bend 2050 Report provides roadmap for projected growth BY AUBREY HOWELL

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Learn more Ace Pickleball Club’s recently opened location (Page 6)

Events: Find out what Sugar Land is doing to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Page 15)

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Impacts

2 The Mahj Society The studio, which also serves as a boutique for mahjong products and hosting supplies, offers a number of open play and league options as well as learning opportunities. • Opened April 6 • 9920 Hwy. 90A, Ste. D175, Sugar Land • www.themahjsocietyco.com 3 Distributor Wire & Cable The cable distribution center, which is the company’s largest facility investment to date, offers various specialty cable products with cut-to-length services available. • Opened April 9 • 16152 Fondren Road, Missouri City • www.distributorwire.com/locations/houston-wire- and-cable 4 ParkerJoe The boutique was founded by a mother-daughter duo who saw a gap in stylish, high-quality boys’ clothing available in one place. • Opening April 22 • 16535 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 2004, Sugar Land • www.parkerjoe.com 5 Ace Pickleball Club The membership-based club offers open play, court reservations, tournaments, events and clinics on 12 professional-grade cushioned courts. • Opened April 25 • 19894 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land • www.acepickleballclub.com/sugar-land-tx 6 HealthSource The whole-body chiropractic clinic focuses on identifying the root causes of pain to develop personalized treatment plans that use various technologies and established methods to support long-term strength, mobility and overall well-being. • Opened April 27 • 5304 Sienna Parkway, Ste. 340, Missouri City • www.healthsourcechiro.com/location/sienna

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7 Rainbow Cloudz The store sells plushies, Pokémon, Labubus, accessories and other items as well as operates a slime bar and children’s party venue. • Opened May 1 • 2230 Lone Star Drive, Sugar Land • www.rainbowcloudz.com 8 Los Tacos The eatery serves street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls and elote. • Opened this spring • 4645 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land • www.lostacossugarland.com

12 Therapy 4 Littles The therapist office project is expected to cost $800,000 for built-out with construction estimated to begin Sept. 20. Completion is expected in March 2027. • 6133 Sienna Ranch Road, Ste. A, Missouri City 13 Pinchin Crab The seafood eatery is expected to see an $80,000 renovation including paint, new bar countertop, new flooring and restroom replacement with work slated from July to October. • 10350 Hwy. 6, Unit G, Missouri City • www.pinchincrab.com

Coming soon

In the news

18 Levant BBQ The Houston halal barbecue restaurant is known for bringing together classic barbecue with the aromatic spices used in Levantine cuisine. Featured menu items include smoked meats, including beef, turkey, chicken and lamb, as well as sandwiches, baked potatoes and loaded fries. • Opening TBD

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14 Local Table The eatery, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in April, offers brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour items such as burgers, wraps, tacos and staple brunch dishes. • 3434 FM 1092 Road, Missouri City • www.eatatlocaltable.com 15 American Eagle The clothing store, which offers attire for men and women as well as shoes and accessories, completed renovations in mid-April. • 16535 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 650, Sugar Land • www.ae.com 16 Journeys The chain, which specializes in footwear, apparel and accessories, completed a storefront renovation its space at First Colony Mall in March. • 16535 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land • www.journeys.com/store/journeys-first-colony-mall

9 Degree Wellness The business will offer a number of wellness and recovery services, including cryotherapy, cold plunges and infrared saunas. • Opening mid to late May • 18802 University Blvd., Ste. 160, Sugar Land • www.degreewellness.com/locations/sugar-land-tx 10 Harmony Public Schools The Missouri City campus will serve 650 Pre-K to fifth grade students featuring a state-of-the-art marker space, lab and playground. The new campus will site on a 28-acre site with plans to add an adjacent middle and high school campus. • Opening in the 2027-28 school year

• 15903 City Walk, Sugar Land • www.levantbarbecue.com

in selling home decor, clothing, jewelry and more. • Closed April 14 • 15555 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land • www.paintedtree.com

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Osteria di Mercato The restaurant serves authentic Italian food and dishes such as foie gras torchon and grilled Ora King salmon as well as fine wines. • Opened March 25 • 3642 University Blvd., Houston • www.mercatoandcompany.com/osteria-di-mercato

11 Brassica The build-your-own Mediterranean eatery project is expected to cost $950,000 and is slated to begin June 15. Completion is estimated for November. • 15820 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land • www.brassicas.com

Closings

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Election

BY AUBREY HOWELL

COMMUNITY LIVES HERE

Several primary races headed for May 26 runos

There are also several state races in the runo including the Texas Attorney General race for both Democratic and Republican voters and the Democratic Texas Lieutenant Governor position.

Several local Fort Bend County and US House seats are set to face o in a May 26 runo as the state readies for a November midterm. The runos come after no can- didates obtained the majority of votes in the March 3 primaries.

Election information

The winners of the runo elections are set to face o in the Nov. 3 elections.

Sample ballot

Election dates

May 26 runo election May 15: Last day to apply for ballot by mail

Local elections Local elections

Fort Bend County judge Democratic primary

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May 18-22: Early voting

Dexter L. McCoy Rachelle Carter

May 26: Election day

November 3 election October 5: Last day to register to vote

Fort Bend County clerk Democratic primary Sonya Jones Maria T. Jackson Fort Bend County treasurer Democratic primary Jerey L. Boney Sara Khan

October 23: Last day to apply for ballot by mail

October 19-30: Early voting

November 3: Election Day

State elections

US House District 7 Republican primary Alexander Hale Tina Cohen US House District 18 Democratic primary Christian Menefee Al Green

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Government

BY AUBREY HOWELL

Texas Parkway could see changes

Looking ahead

Economic Development Director David Gwin said the area is ready for a large transformational project that will serve as a catalyst for many other reinvestment activities. “The item is really driven by the whole idea of Texas Parkway and the asset that it represents in terms of what we can do as we look to revision that roadway,” Gwin said. The plan is expected to be completed within 60 days, per agenda documents. Following the completion of the plan, Gwin said one or more resulting projects could be part of an anticipated bond question later this year.

Changes could be coming to Missouri City’s Texas Parkway as city ocials look to reinvest and redevelop the area. At an April 6 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved a $154,440 contract with George E. Johnson Properties LLC to create a revitalization plan for Texas Parkway. The project combines two coordinated initiatives, including: • Texas Parkway corridor improvements with a focus on transitioning the roadway from a rural to urban environment • Catalytic redevelopment strategy centered on a mixed-use town center near City Hall and Houston City College The plan development comes after a 2008 corridor study identied strong demographic fundamentals, including stable household incomes and educational attainment, although commercial and retail development have not kept pace with market conditions, according to agenda documents.

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Area counties see population increases Despite counties nationwide seeing a slowing growth rate, the Greater Houston area is experiencing the opposite, per recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Digging in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties were found to be among the top 10 fastest-growing counties in the state. Specific info July 1, 2025 Harris County 4,730,408 4,996,331 5,045,026 Fort Bend County 823,997 951,028 975,191 Montgomery County 620,551 751,183 781,194 Houston area population growth April 1, 2020 July 1, 2024

AOI receives $20.85M grant to promote semiconductor manufacturing in Sugar Land

Applied Optoelectronics Inc. will receive a $20.85 million grant for its manufacturing expan- sion in Sugar Land, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in an April 29 news release. Founded in 1997, the domestic optical module manufacturer company designs and manufactures fiber-optic networking products, including semi- conductor chips and transceivers used to build high-speed optical networking infrastructure. What it means The grant, which will be used to support AOI’s new 266,000-square-foot facility and a new manu- facturing line at its headquarters, comes from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund—a program that Abbott signed into law under the Texas CHIPS Act in 2023, per the release. The expansion, which was announced in July 2025, is expected to bring 500 jobs to the area.

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500 added jobs with $61,240 pay average

$279 million in capital investment

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Missouri City firefighters to see 5.5% pay raise Missouri City firefighters are expected to see a pay increase this May. What’s happening? At an April 20 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to increase firefighter pay by 5.5%, including a 3% overall increase and a 2.5% step increase. City Manager Angel Jones said the pay increase was a part of the $255.63 million in expenses approved for fiscal year 2025-26 budget in Septem- ber. The last firefighter pay increase was approved by council in April 2025. The details The new proposed ordinance will increase the pay plan for firefighters from $64,104 to $66,027, while firefighter specialists’ pay will increase to $88,798, up from $86,211, per agenda documents.

Missouri City fire pay Missouri City fire pay has increased yearly to keep up with area pay.

1 Daniel Wong named interim judge for Fort Bend County Republican Daniel Wong has been named the interim county judge for Fort Bend County following the suspension of sitting judge KP George. The temporary suspension, which was ordered April 10, is part of a civil case that alleges George violated First Amendment rights during Commissioners Court meetings, according to court documents. 2 Missouri City selects Troy Finner as chief of police Missouri City selected former Houston Police Chief Troy Finner to serve as the city’s next chief of police. The appointment comes after Police Chief Brandon Harris agreed to continue his role in December 2024 after announcing his retirement in September 2024, Community Impact reported. 3 ERCOT forecasts quadruple growth in electric demand The state grid operator projected that peak electric demand could hit 367,790 megawatts by 2032—more than four times the current demand record of 85,508 megawatts, which was set during an August 2023 heat wave.

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Education

BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ

FBISD budget shortfall has grown to $47.3M Fort Bend ISD officials said the district is expect- ing a larger budget shortfall than what was projected in March. What you need to know At an April 13 board of trustees agenda review meeting, Chief Financial Officer Bryan Guinn said the district is now projected to face a $47.3 million shortfall for the 2026-27 school year, a 22.86% growth from the $38.5 million figure that was forecasted in March. The details The increase comes from contributing $10.8 million from the general fund to the health care fund, which has faced a “consistent deficit” over the last three years, Guinn said. The health care deficit, which is also being seen by nearby school districts, stems from medical

New Pre-K3 class added to FBISD

Health benefits fund impact The estimate has grown to help cover the now $27.9 million health care fund deficit. General fund share General fund (additional needed)

Other funds

Fort Bend ISD will expand its Pre-K3 program with an additional bilingual class- room at Burton Elementary in the 2026-27 school year. What parents need to know At an April 20 meeting, Fort Bend ISD board of trustees approved a memorandum of understanding with local nonprofit BakerRipley to continue services and add a classroom for the district’s Pre-K3 program. About the program Head Start programs are free, federally-funded programs designed to provide academic preparation for preschool- ers from eligible families, according to the BakerRipley website.

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cost inflation, high-cost claimants and a rise in prescription drug costs such as GLP1s used for diabetes management. Going forward The health benefits solicitation evaluation will be completed by the end of April, before a final budget update is given in May after press time, Guinn said.

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Events

BY AUBREY HOWELL & CASSANDRA JENKINS

FIFA World Cup

2026

Sugar Land will serve as a Host City Supporter as the city of Houston hosts seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in June and July. At a Sept. 2 meeting, Sugar Land City Council voted

6-1 to allow Visit Sugar Land to pursue a $2.5 million sponsorship with the Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee. The partnership will give the city exclusive benets, including FIFA branding rights and the ability to host ocial watch parties.

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FIFA Fan Festival

Sugar Land FIFA events:

www.visitsugarlandtx.com/houston-world-cup-host-city-supporter

The free 39-day festival in East Downtown will occur June 11-July 19, covering all 34 match days. 18 Go Tejano Day

19 H-Town Day

03 Teacher Appreciation Day 20 Space City Houston Day 25 Military Appreciation Day 29 Rodeo & Western Heritage

1 Watch Parties Fans can enjoy a free outdoor viewing screen, food vendors, performances and activities. • June 11, 2 p.m. • June 12 8 p.m. • June 13, 5 p.m. • June 17, 6 p.m. • June 19, 2 p.m. • June 19, 8 p.m. • June 27, 6 p.m. • July 19, 2 p.m. • Sugar Land Town Square: 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land

2 Space Cowboys Soccer Week Guests can enjoy themed giveaways, youth programming, special appearances and interactive moments with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. • June 12 • June 13 • Constellation Field: 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land

3 Let’s Play Party Children can test their

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footwork on an agility-training course, use a pulse oximeter and participate in UV bracelet demos to learn how to stay sun-safe outdoors. • June 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center: 198 Kempner Street, Sugar Land

Key attractions include:

Esphera: A 44-foot dome with a 4D experience inside

Houston Hall: A gathering space that will showcase the city with dierent exhibitions

Daily entertainment

Food & beverage area

Location: 2301 Dallas St., Houston

City of Sugar Land FIFA Volunteer Center The new volunteer center, housed in Sugar Land Town Square between LOFT and Jos A. Bank, will act as a central hub for volunteer coordination, training and engagement for activities, including:

• Volunteer recruitment, onboarding and training • Daily brieings and shift coordination • On-site support • Volunteer rest and recovery space • Public-facing visitor information and assistance

Fans will be able to watch all matches of the tournament livestreamed at the Fan Festival’s main viewing stage.

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Events

BY ROO MOODY

Food Truck Friday Kick off summer with an evening of family-friendly fun in the park featuring soccer, music and food trucks. • June 12, 6-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land • www.sugarlandtx.gov/2914/Food-Truck-Friday Juneteenth Parade The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation is celebrating the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation with a community parade. • June 20, 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2440 Texas Parkway, Missouri City • www.missouricityjuneteenthcelebration.com/parade Sesame Street Live Bring your little ones to see the all-new Sesame Street live show, where Elmo and his Sesame Street friends take the stage with singing and dancing. • June 25, 6 p.m. • $35-$180 (per ticket)

May

Fit Foodie Family Enjoy a morning of fitness, fun and food for the whole family with the Fit Foodie Family 5K and kids’ 1K race.

• May 23, 8-10:30 a.m. • $20-$50 (per person) • 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land • www.fitfoodiefamily.com

Memorial Day Ceremony In honor of Memorial Day, the city of Sugar Land is hosting the annual tribute at Sugar Land Memorial Park. • May 25, TBD • Free (admission) • 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land • www.sugarlandtx.gov/921/Memorial-Day-Ceremony

Chalk Fest The fourth annual festival features live chalk artists, a color fun run, a youth Picasso contest, live music, food trucks and other fun activities. • May 16, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2701 Cypress Point Drive, Missouri City • www.missouricitytx.gov/1094/ChalkFest

June

Caribbean Craft Market Celebrate Caribbean heritage at the market with authentic cuisine, music and a diverse shopping experience.

• 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land • www.smartfinancialcentre.net

• June 6, 3-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 9511 Cook Road, Houston • Facebook: Caribbean Craft Market

Transportation

BY AUBREY HOWELL

3 transportation updates in Sugar Land and Missouri City

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1 Sweetwater Boulevard reconstruction Project: The project includes the reconstruction of select concrete pavement panels between Austin Parkway and Palm Royale Boulevard as well as sidewalk improvements. Update: At an April 21 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved a design contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. for the first phase. • Timeline: May 2026-May 2027 (design) • Cost: $425,053 (design) • Funding source: 2023 Fort Bend County mobility bond

2 Hwy. 6 and Hwy. 90A intersection improvements Project: The improvements include restriping the intersection of Hwy. 90A and Hwy. 6 to be three dedicated left-turn-lanes and one through lane. Drainage improvements will also be included. Update: The first phase is completed with the second phase awaiting a traffic study. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $570,000 • Funding sources: Fort Bend County bonds

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UH report nds housing instability drives poor mental health

Fort Bend housing vs. mental health

A report from the University of Houston shows housing instability is a consistent predictor of poor health incomes among Fort Bend County residents. The report, titled Housing Instability and Mental Health, was authored by Jeronimo Cortina, a professor in the department of political science at UH, in partnership with Fort Bend County Health & Human Services and PolicyMap, accord- ing to a May 1 news release. The details Following a countywide survey, the study shows that aordability pressures, unstable occupancy and unsafe or substandard conditions raise residents’ risk of stress, depression and anxiety, per the release. However, the risks are not evenly distributed, with some ZIP codes seeing higher levels of housing instability and mental health crossover.

Notable quote “Housing isn’t just shelter—it’s the platform on which the rest of life is built,” Cortina said. “When that platform is shaky, everything else gets harder: holding a job, raising children, managing a chronic illness, staying connected to neighbors. What we’re seeing in Fort Bend County is that instability shows up in residents’ mental health long before it shows up in any single eviction or foreclosure number.” Looking ahead Report authors say improving mental health in Fort Bend will require coordination between hous- ing stability and conditions that make stability meaningful. Recommendations include treating housing as a front-line health investment.

Cinco Ranch High housing instability and high health utility index

High average health utility index

High housing instability

Houston

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33% of residents surveyed experienced moderate perceived stress

17% experienced mild to moderate depression

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Texas has some of the nation’s highest home insurance costs, experts say

Zooming in

Texas lawmakers have considered some policy changes to help harden homes against disasters and boost regulatory oversight of the insurance industry. One proposed solution, which is backed by con- sumer advocacy groups and the insurance industry, is to create a state grant program to help Texans weather-proof their roofs and other elements of their homes. A version of that proposal would have required insurers to give discounts to policyholders who make approved upgrades to their homes, but it did not pass last legislative session. Consumer advocacy groups have urged lawmak- ers to enact limits on large insurance rate changes. The insurance industry has opposed that eort, warning that it could cause some insurers to reduce or end their coverage in Texas.

Everything is bigger in Texas—including homeowners insurance premiums. As Texas’ population grows, data shows residents are increasingly facing damaging storms that drive up home insurance rates and other housing costs. In recent years, home insurance premiums—the amount paid to an insurance company—have risen in Texas and other states. Texas’ average home insurance premium was $3,291 in 2024, according to the latest Texas Department of Insurance data available. Insurify, an insurance price comparison company, found that Texas had the nation’s fourth-highest home insurance premiums at the end of 2025. Texas’ propensity for natural disasters has been “the No. 1 driver” behind recent insurance rate increases, said Rich Johnson, a spokesperson for the Insurance Council of Texas, the state’s property and casualty insurance trade association. Experts say inationary pressures have also driven up costs. Texas is home to virtually every type of natural disaster, including hurricanes, oods, tornadoes, hailstorms and wildres. Those disasters are getting more expensive year over year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In 1980, Texas had two weather events resulting in over $1 billion each in losses, NOAA reported. In 2023, Texas saw 16 separate billion-dollar weather events, followed by 20 such events in 2024.

Average homeowners rate change The following chart displays how much insurance companies have changed their rates on average across the state in the last decade.

2016 2.6%

By the numbers

2017

14% of U.S. homes were uninsured in 2024.

4.8%

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5.9%

uninsured homes. 18% of the state’s more than 7 million homeowners went without insurance in 2024. SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAUCOMMUNITY IMPACT

2019

4.2%

2020

3.8%

Looking ahead

2021

5.9%

House and Senate lawmakers began holding hearings in April on hundreds of interim charges, which will shape their priorities when the 90th state legislative session begins in January. After the information- gathering hearings are complete, each legislative committee is required to release a report on their interim charges and policy recommendations late this year. “Lawmakers are going to denitely hear this loud [homeowner] perspective that home insurance aordability is a crisis in our state,” Rep. Mihaela Plesa, D-Dallas, told Community Impact .

2022

10.8%

2023

21.1%

2024

18.7%

2025

4.3%

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New Fort Bend community blends neighborhood and farm

Fort Bend County residents of a new “agrihood,” are currently settling into a new routine, according to a March 2 news release from Texas A&M. The big picture Earlier this year, residents moved into the 235-acre master-planned community called Indigo as part of a study led by Jay Maddock, a Texas A&M professor in the School of Public Health and director of the Center for Health and Nature. The purpose of the study is to examine how living in an agriculturally integrated suburban neighbor- hood inuences health, which is why 42 acres of the neighborhood are dedicated to agriculture, housing crop elds and a livestock pasture. Indigo also promotes walkability by dedicating more than half of its land to car-free green spaces, including walking trails and water features. About the project The 13-month study recruited 350 residents

who were split between Indigo and a comparison community with similar demographics but no agricultural features. With only 100 agrihoods developed or in devel- opment globally, Maddock said these types of communities are still relatively new, but that he sees promise for urban development. “It does seem that people will connect more to each other and connect to the farm and where their food comes, but so far it’s all been anecdotal evidence,” he said. “This is a rst-of-its-kind exploration of this.” Measuring the impact To measure the eect on residents, a mobile clinic travels to both neighborhoods to collect height, weight, blood pressure and other data points. “Forty percent of Americans have never met a farmer before in their lives. I think we’ve totally divorced ourselves from where our food comes from,” Maddock said. “I think the agrihood provides

A new agrihood community has taken root in Fort Bend County.

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HAR CEO, President René Galvan discusses the organization, Houston’s real estate market

them every step of the way. When it comes to the housing market in the Greater Houston area, what trends are you seeing? The Houston market continues to find its balance. Inventory is expanding, which means buyers have more options, and we’re seeing home prices level out in many areas. Homes are also taking a bit longer to sell. That’s giving buyers more time to make decisions and bringing negotiations back into play. Even with some interest rate volatility, activity remains steady. Overall, it’s a healthier, more normalized market, and that’s a good thing for both buyers and sellers. Houston has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, while many major metros across the country are still working toward that same stability. What factors, economic or otherwise, do you see affecting the Houston housing market? Affordability continues to be the biggest factor shaping our market, as well as the U.S. housing market overall. Here in Houston, there’s steady demand, but many buyers are feeling the impact of volatile mortgage rates, which directly affects what they can comfortably afford each month. There’s also the rising cost of homeowners insurance. It’s no longer just about the home price. Buyers need to look at the full monthly cost of ownership, and insurance premiums can vary sig- nificantly depending on location and risk factors. Can you speak to the near future of the Houston housing market? What do you see happening? I believe we’ll continue to see a more

René Galvan was appointed the new CEO and president of the Houston Association of Realtors in February, as previously reported. Galvan succeeded Bob Hale, who retired Jan. 31. In an interview, Galvan discussed his background, what HAR does and the real estate market in the Greater Houston area. What do your responsibilities entail as the president and CEO of the Houston Association of Realtors? As president and CEO, I work with our board of directors to set the strategic vision for the organi- zation as well as promote engagement with our members and the community we serve. Broadly speaking, what does the Houston Association of Realtors do, and how do Realtors and buyers interact with HAR? HAR is here to support real estate profession- als and, in turn, help consumers navigate the homebuying and selling process. For Realtors, HAR provides tools, data and other resources they need to do their jobs effectively. This also includes access to market data, education, technology and advocacy at the local, state and national levels. For consumers, we are best known for HAR.com— the place most people in our market go to search for homes online. HAR.com is the top home search site in the Greater Houston area. Buyers and sellers can search for homes, explore neighborhoods and connect directly with a Realtor. It really all connects. Most buyers start their search on HAR.com, and when they’re ready, they connect with a Realtor who helps guide

normalized market. That said, there are still some external factors that we need to watch. Mortgage rates have been volatile in recent weeks, and that’s largely tied to broader economic conditions, including inflation and geopolitical issues, such as the ongoing conflict involving Iran. We’ve already seen how that kind of instability can push rates higher and impact consumer confidence. The good news for Houston is that we tend to be more resilient than many markets.

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