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More renters in Greater Houston signed leases in April as available listings increased slightly and prices dipped, according to a May 20 report from the Houston Association of Realtors.

Breaking it down: The number of rentable single-family homes in the Houston area expanded by about 1.9% compared to April 2025, with 113 more new listings to choose from, according to the monthly rental market update. Additionally, the number of signed leases increased by approximately 9.7%.

Another detail: As for average lease prices, costs eased slightly by about 2.6% compared to last April, with the average lease price totaling $2,274 in 2026, the report shows.

Quote of note: "We're continuing to see a healthy rental market across Houston," HAR Chair Theresa Hill said in a statement. "Renters have more homes to choose from right now, and that's helping create a little more breathing room when it comes to pricing and decision making. Heading into the summer months, those conditions should continue to support a steady and competitive rental market."

Montgomery County officials gathered June 1 for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate Precinct 4's new emergency response warehouse in New Caney.

The details: Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray said the warehouse will provide closer access to emergency supplies than the previous warehouse, which was located in Conroe.

Officials said the new 10,000-square-foot warehouse, located at the East Montgomery County Industrial Park, will house emergency supplies such as water, ready-to-eat meals, cots and other items considered an immediate need in the event of a natural disaster, according to a June 1 news release.

What they’re saying: Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough touted the new warehouse at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“We're figuring out how to manage our growth and … this is just one small part of that,” Keough said. “It’s very exciting.”

Restrooms have begun to reopen at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport as part of a $30 million project, according to a news release from Houston Airports.

The openings are a part of the multiyear initiative—which sparked from a challenge by Houston Mayor John Whitmire in 2024—to modernize the approximately 20-year-old restroom facilities of both of Houston’s airports, per the release.

What's changed: In the first five months of this year, restrooms near IAH gates A12, A25 and D7 as well as Hobby gates 28-32, per the release. Renovated restrooms in Terminal A baggage claim at IAH are expected to open before the summer.

Restroom renovations include:

• Expanded stalls to accommodate carry-on luggage
• Improved Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility
• New flooring, wall finishes and modern lighting
• Upgraded fixtures for durability and cleanliness
• Smart technology to alert staff of bathroom needs