Officials with Burger Fresh in Humble announced the business has temporarily closed as preparations are made for the eatery to relocate to a new location in Humble, according to a Feb. 23 post on the business’ Facebook page.

The details: Citing issues with rent affordability, officials noted in the post that they were no longer able to continue at their current location on Will Clayton Parkway.

Burger Fresh opened its Humble location in May. Initially established in Conroe in 1997, the eatery offers a variety of dishes, including hamburgers, Philly cheesesteaks, fish baskets and chicken dishes. Additionally, the burger joint offers 16 flavors of Blue Bell ice cream, sundaes and malts.

What’s next: While a new opening date has not yet been announced, officials said the business is planning to reopen at 1502 First St. E., Ste. G, in Humble.

• Reopening date not yet announced 
• 1502 1st St. E., Ste. G, Humble

Check out the latest updates on three Lake Houston-area transportation projects.

Sand Creek Village drainage improvements

• Update: Work resumed in early February on this project after work was paused to relocate a water main to allow for a new storm drainpipe, Houston City Council member Fred Flickinger said in a Feb. 4 newsletter.
• Timeline: Spring 2025-April 3, 2026
• Cost: $1.52 million

• Update: The east-west drainage connection beneath Loop 494 and the railroad tracks has been completed, Flickinger said in the Feb. 4 newsletter. Flickinger noted the connection is an essential step before major bridge and overpass construction can move forward.
• Timeline: April 2023-fourth quarter 2026 (A), October 2028-2030 (B)
• Cost: $76.8 million (A), $72.7 million (B)

• Update: Construction on Segment B wrapped up in December, while construction on Segment A is expected to wrap up in March or April, said Bambi Hall, public information officer for TxDOT, via email Feb. 11.
• Timeline: late 2021-March or April 2026
• Cost: $58.2 million (Segment A), $70 million (Segment B)

Harris County commissioners are set to hear discussion on nearly 350 items, ranging from an update on the 2023 Harris Health voter-approved bond projects and the countywide pay parity project.

The big picture: According to a list of agenda discussion items for the court's Feb. 26 meeting, commissioners will receive an update on the countywide compensation and pay equity project—an effort that kicked off in 2025 and included studying role descriptions and salaries of law enforcement and county employees.

Also on the agenda: Commissioners will also receive an update on the progress of the $2.5 billion bond approved by voters for Harris Health projects. In January, officials with Harris Health announced the fundraising effort led to help support the bond infrastructure projects had reached $99 million, just $1 million short of the district's goal.

Stay tuned: Harris County Commissioners Court meetings are held at 9 a.m. in Downtown Houston. The administration building is located at 1001 Preston St., Houston. Meetings are also available to livestream 

Single-family sales declined to 4,999 homes compared to a year earlier, when 5,047 homes sold in January 2025, HAR reports. The median home price decreased to $322,045, its lowest level since January 2024, when it stood at $320,000.

What else: The average single-family home price rose 2.8% to $416,722, driven largely by more activity in the luxury market, according to the report. The luxury segment was the strongest-performing sector, with transactions up 15.5% year over year, the report states. As inventory expanded, homes averaged 66 days on the market, up from 61 days in 2025.

Quote of note: “With rates expected to ease a little this year, buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines may start to feel more confident and enter the market. That should help maintain demand and create additional opportunities for sellers throughout the year,” HAR Chair Theresa Hill said.

Celebrate Ramadan at one of the multiple community events—from pop-up markets to a Quran recital competition—being held across the Greater Houston area.

This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

GenerAction Jam Iftar
A film showcase, live poetry and spoken word will be the highlights of this event, which is hosted by Houston Muslim Filmmakers and IslamInSpanish. The showcase’s theme is “Reflection Before Reaction.” An Iftar dinner will follow the performances. This event is recommended for attendees 18 years and older. Advanced registration is required.

• Feb. 26, 6:30-8 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
• Free (attendance)
• IslamInSpanish Centro Islamico, 12703 Brant Rock Drive, Houston

• Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; March 8, 2-10 p.m.
• Call 832-907-9981 for pricing information
• Hilton Garden Inn, 722 Bon Aventure Way, Sugar Land

A major new natural gas power project in east Houston just cleared another state milestone, pushing a planned 455-megawatt plant closer to reality as Texas races to add generation amid rising demand.

What this means: Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new unit planned at the existing Greens Bayou facility has been designated a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation program, according to a Feb. 17 news release. The plant represents $617 million in capital investment and is expected to start producing electricity for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas region in 2028, according to the governor’s office.

The project is intended to strengthen grid reliability and create jobs, crediting state leaders and local partners for helping move the plan ahead, per the release.

What’s next: According to the release, with the JETI designation now in place, the focus shifts to the buildout and timeline leading up to the planned 2028 start date—when the additional capacity is expected to begin feeding electricity into the ERCOT grid.