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Galveston’s West End is entering a new phase of high-end coastal development, led by the topping-out of Tiara on the Beach and supported by large-scale mixed-use projects approved nearby.

A new 10-story beachfront condominium development in Galveston has reached its topping-out milestone, marking the structural completion of Tiara on the Beach and drawing attention from Houston-area buyers looking for coastal property close to home.

Texas continues to prove its appeal as a place to live, with eight cities landing in U.S. News & World Report’s latest list of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2025–2026. Pearland, a Houston suburb, earned the No. 3 spot nationally.

A proposed high-speed rail project connecting Houston and Dallas is in jeopardy after the federal government revoked a $64 million Amtrak planning grant, calling it a misuse of taxpayer money.
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With Texas lawmakers back in session, property taxes are a major focus, as homeowners struggle with rising costs. Pearland, Conroe, Atascocita, and Sugar Land rank among the nation’s highest property tax areas, prompting calls for tax relief and reform.
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While Harris County continues to grow, its surrounding counties are seeing much faster population increases. Chambers County led the Houston area with a 22.1% rise over five years, as Texas remains a hotspot for domestic and international migration.