Construction on several projects associated with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company’s planned $6.5 billion, 236-acre manufacturing site in Generation Park is either underway or set to begin in August, according to a series of July 16 filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The details: While construction on the work included in the filings is projected to be completed by the end of 2027, Lilly representatives said the overall project remains on track to be completed by 2030.

“Lilly Houston remains on track and is progressing as planned against its previously announced timeline,” a Lilly spokesperson confirmed in a July 23 emailed statement. “We will continue to provide updates as they become available.”

A closer look: Each of the filings includes the construction of shell buildings, including stairways and elevator shafts, that will eventually house the manufacturing site.

Some context: Lilly announced its plans to build a $6.5 billion manufacturing facility at Generation Park at a news conference held in September 2025.

Three Tune Up Manly Salon locations in New Caney and Humble are now under new ownership, co-owner Brody Farris confirmed via email July 9. Farris owns the men's hair salons with his wife, Amber Farris.

Since taking over ownership of the locations, the Farrises have added new features, such as:

• Upgraded technology
• Renovated store interiors and amenities
• New service promotions

• 21372 Market Place Drive, Ste. 200, New Caney; 7072 FM 1960 E. Ste. 5B, Humble; 9455 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Ste. 300 , Humble

The June Housing Market Update from the Houston Association of Realtors reports a rise in home sales and pending activity with steady overall pricing.

By the numbers: The number of single-family homes sold increased by 3.5%, with 8,820 homes sold in June compared to last June with 8,525 sold. The average home price rose 1.2% to $455,159, while the median home price slightly decreased by just 0.3%.

Total property sales across the Houston area rose by 2.6% with 10,181 properties sold, and the number of active property listings increased 2.2%, equaling 59,970.

Also of note: The luxury market remained strong with home sales over the price of $1 million rising 17.1% year over year.

However, the townhome and condominium market showed a 9.3% fall year over year with 439 in June compared to 484 last June, data shows.

In their own words: HAR Chair Theresa Hill said the Greater Houston area is seeing a “little more breathing room” on both sides of the transaction.

Houston Airport System welcomed an estimated 4.5 million passengers during the period in which the Houston area hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup games, according to a July 9 news release.

The details: Officials noted nearly 1.8 million departing passengers were screened by Transportation Security Administration officials at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport during the 25-day travel period. Additionally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials processed more than 439,000 international passengers at IAH and Hobby from June 12-July 3.

Also of note: IAH handled 60 charter flights related to FIFA World Cup 2026, including 30 team charters serving 13 national teams, per the release. Royal Air Maroc and Corendon operated 30 additional charter flights carrying more than 5,800 passengers.

What they’re saying: "We understood from the beginning that for many visitors, the airport would be their first and last impression of Houston," said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports. "Our employees, volunteers, airlines, federal partners, concessionaires and regional partners worked together to make sure Houston was ready. They delivered."