An affordable housing development is set to hold its grand opening in the Spring-Klein area Nov. 6 at 10 a.m.

The details: Saddle Creek Village, at 15960 Kuykendahl Road in Houston, is a 72-unit multifamily affordable housing complex. The development broke ground in 2024 with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. It will offer one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments for households earning 60% or less of the area median income.

According to the complex's website, the development will offer:

• An afterschool learning center

• Bike storage

• Community clubhouse

• Courtyard

• Playground

• Two dog parks

A University of Houston poll of likely general election voters found Democratic candidates leading in three Harris County races.

The big picture: The online survey of 2,750 participants was conducted Oct. 3-8 by the Hobby School of Public Affairs. Researchers noted that while voters are concerned about crime and property taxes, this has not translated into a desire to reverse the county's Democratic tilt.

Zooming in: The poll revealed the following matchups for county seats:

• Democrat Letitia Plummer leads Republican Orlando Sanchez 47% to 40% in the county judge race, with 13% undecided.

• Democratic Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia leads Richard Vega by 12 percentage points, with 8% undecided.

• Democratic Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones leads Steve Radack by 8 percentage points, with 10% undecided.

Another detail: The survey found 72% of voters disapprove of a recent 7.6% property tax rate increase. Additionally, 56% of likely voters oppose using Flock Safety cameras for law enforcement.

American Express announced plans on Oct. 8 to expand and renovate its existing Centurion Lounge at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

The details: The project will nearly triple the lounge's current space from 8,000 square feet to 23,000 square feet and is expected to be complete by 2028.

Upgrades at the Houston airport lounge will include:

• A new Blue Roast by American Express Coffee and Wellness Bar

• A specialty dining area with rotating plated dishes and a signature buffet

• A second full-service bar with craft cocktails and a curated wine selection

• Refreshed restrooms, premium shower suites and various seating areas

Some context: This expansion is part of a larger investment by American Express. The company also plans to expand and upgrade its lounge at Philadelphia International Airport, open a new lounge at Newark Liberty Airport and open a second lounge at London Heathrow Airport.