Construction wraps up on 171K-square-foot distribution center in Humble
Triten Real Estate Partners announced the completion of a 171,000-square-foot distribution center in Humble via an Aug. 21 news release.
The details: Per the release, the Class A facility is designed to accommodate one to three tenants with spaces ranging from 50,000 to 171,000 square feet. Dubbed "McKay at Will Clayton Logistics Center," the facility also features:
4,360 square feet of office space
Multiple drive-up ramps
Trailer parking
Fenced truck courts for secure outdoor storage
41 dock-high doors
Some context: Construction on the project began in October 2024, as previously reported by Community Impact.
The facility is located near George Bush Intercontinental Airport as well as major corridors, including Beltway 8, Hwy. 59 and I-45. Neighboring tenants include Amazon, DHL and FedEx, per the release.
Valvoline files plans for work at new site in Humble
Valvoline has filed plans for work at a new site in Humble, according to a July 28 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The details: Construction is expected to begin in December and wrap up in May. The project has an estimated cost of $1.45 million.
What they offer: With over 1,900 locations, Valvoline Instant Oil Change offers a variety of stay-in-your-car vehicle maintenance services such as oil changes, battery replacements, transmission services and more, according to the company’s website.
Houston available rentals up more than a third from last July
The number of leased listings for single-family homes and rentals available in the Greater Houston area both increased compared to last year in July, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ July 2025 Market Update released Aug. 20.
The details: Leased listings rose 6.5% compared to July 2024, with a total of 4,645 single-family rentals leased in July this year, according to the report.
Houston region receives additional $2.2 billion in state funds for major transportation projects
The Texas Transportation Commission officially approved the 2026 Unified Transportation Program on Aug. 21, outlining an additional $2.2 billion in state transportation funds for the Greater Houston area.
The big picture: The UTP is a 10-year project plan crafted and funded by the Texas Department of Transportation, and reviewed and updated on an annual basis according to feedback from communities and metropolitan planning organizations. The 2026 UTP allocated an additional $2.2 billion for projects in the Houston region through 2035.
Quote of note: "This more than $146 billion investment in our roadways will help Texas meet the critical needs of our growing state as more people and businesses move here for the freedom and opportunity they can’t find anywhere else," Gov. Greg Abbott said in a news release. "We must strengthen our roadways and improve congestion and safety to keep our economy booming and keep Texans moving. By investing billions of dollars in our transportation network today, we will build the future of Texas for generations to come."
H-GAC launches regional clean air survey, public meetings
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of clean air and climate action through a new survey and a series of public meetings beginning Aug. 27, according to an Aug. 22 news release.
The Regional Clean Air, Healthy Communities Survey will collect input on strategies to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions across transportation, energy, industry, waste and land use, per the release. Community feedback will guide the Regional Clean Air Action Plan, a roadmap for improving air quality and public health through 2050.
What you need to know: According to the release, the plan is funded by a $1 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant. Residents can take the survey online through Oct. 31, and a series of public meetings will be held across the region.
Fort Bend County: 5:30-7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City
13-County Focus (Hybrid): 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Sept. 16 at H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, or join online
