More homes were sold in Sugar Land- and Missouri City-area ZIP codes in August compared to August 2024, with 273 homes sold versus 264 last year.

The details: Data shows that three of five local ZIP codes saw more home sales year over year, with ZIP code 77479 seeing the largest percentage increase in sales at 20.7%.

Digging deeper: Additionally, the median home sales price decreased in three of five local ZIP codes year over year, according to the data. ZIP code 77479 had the highest median home sales prices among ZIP codes at $519,000.
 

Retro Fitness will open its second Greater Houston location at Keegan’s Meadow Shopping Mall in Stafford. 

The gist: The fitness company, which operates more than 200 locations across nine states, is known for its high-value, low-price approach, focusing on innovative fitness programs, state-of-the-art equipment and an inviting atmosphere, according to a Sept. 22 news release from the franchise.

Retro Fitness offers members access to group classes, personalized training, red light therapy, a smoothie bar and a space for relaxation and recovery, per the release.

• 11751 W. Bellfort Ave., Stafford

Harris County Flood Control District officials are holding public meetings in early October seeking community feedback to assist with the county’s first comprehensive flood resilience plan.

The big picture: Building upon the work completed by the Harris County Community Flood Resilience Task Force that originated after the 2018 $2.5 billion flood bond, the flood resilience plan is being developed by multiple county departments that aim to implement actionable initiatives that consider the well-being of communities facing the physical, social and economic hardships of flooding, according to the HCFCD.

What it means: The county’s first flood resilience plan is expected to be completed in February 2027 and have actions categorized by short, medium and long-term actions designed to strengthen infrastructure systems, natural and ecological resources and community networks.

The Nov. 4 election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Oct. 6 to cast votes in various local races and weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.

What to know: Texans who need to register to vote must submit a paper application. The application is available here and must be printed, signed and mailed to the election office in the voter’s county of residence.

Texas does not allow online voter registration, unless residents are updating, renewing or replacing a Texas driver’s license or ID card.

Zooming in: To be eligible to register to vote, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Reside in the county they apply to vote in
• Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
• Not have been declared mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court