HTX-LHK: Impact 11/11/2025

Construction on Qargo Coffee in Humble is projected to kick off in December, according to an Oct. 29 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The details: According to the business’ website, Qargo Coffee offers a variety of Italian-inspired pastries and drinks, including coffee and tea, tiramisu, chocolate ganache cheesecake, cappuccino cake, and breakfast and lunch options. While an opening date has not yet been announced, construction on the project is projected to wrap up in March.

• 8910 FM 1960 Bypass Road W., Ste. 950, Humble

Across the six ZIP codes that make up Community Impact's Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood coverage area, data for October compared to October 2024 shows: 

• 58 fewer homes sold across the six ZIP codes combined. 
• The median home sales price decreased in three ZIP codes, increased in two and remained stagnant in one. 
• On average, data shows homes stayed on the market for longer in most ZIP codes. 
• Nearly 58% of homes sold in October were in the $200,000-$399,999 price range. 

The filing period to run in the 2026 primary elections is now open, according to Harris County officials. Here are the positions that will be on the March 2026 ballot.

What we know: According to the Texas Secretary of State, the filing period for individuals seeking to run for public office in the March 2026 primary elections openedon Nov. 8. In Harris County, several local races will be on the ballot on top of races for state representative and state senator, including:

• District Clerk
• County Clerk
• County Treasurer
• County Commissioner, Precinct 2
• County Commissioner, Precinct 4

• Age
• Citizenship status
• Voter registration status

Gov. Greg Abbott announced his bid for a fourth gubernatorial term Nov. 9, laying out an ambitious six-pronged plan to make “out-of-control property taxes finished in Texas.”

The details: Abbott's goals include eliminating property taxes charged by public school districts, which make up the majority of an average homeowner’s property tax bill. Some conservative groups and lawmakers pushed for an end to school property taxes during recent state legislative sessions.

The governor’s plan to limit local tax increases includes:

• Limiting annual local government spending
• Requiring approval from two-thirds of local voters for all tax hikes
• Allowing local residents to petition for an election to roll back tax rates
• Requiring property appraisals to occur once every five years
• Capping appraisal increases at 3% per year, down from 10% today
• Asking voters to eliminate school property taxes